Worked on enhancing the reliability of the membrane/api-gateway by addressing a critical issue in connection management. Implemented a Connection Reuse Safety Check within the ConnectionManager, ensuring that only active connections are reused and preventing errors caused by attempts to use terminated connections. This defensive programming approach reduced runtime incidents and improved the stability of downstream services. Collaborated closely with the API gateway team through code reviews and targeted updates, aligning on safety checks and error handling strategies. Utilized Java for backend development, focusing on robust connection lifecycle management to deliver a focused bug fix that directly improved production system reliability.