Worked on the facebook/fbthrift repository, focusing on enhancing API usability and error diagnosability within a C++ codebase. Delivered a refactor of the Any::get method, enabling flexible type retrieval without explicit tag parameters, which reduced boilerplate and streamlined client integration. Applied skills in C++ development, software design, and unit testing to ensure robust implementation. Additionally, improved error handling in the type registry by updating protocol-not-found messages to include protocol names, facilitating faster debugging and more reliable failure diagnosis. Demonstrated a methodical approach to software debugging and refactoring, contributing targeted improvements that simplify client code and accelerate onboarding.