Ievgen Ganakov worked on the thesofproject/sof repository, focusing on audio driver development and embedded systems using C. During the month, he addressed a critical issue in the IPC4 helper logic by correcting the frame format determination process. Instead of relying on the valid bit depth, he updated the logic to use the container size, which resolved misalignment between buffer formats and audio stream parameters. This targeted firmware change improved the reliability of the IPC data path and reduced the risk of data corruption. The work demonstrated careful scope control and clear traceability, reflecting a thoughtful approach to firmware development.