Worked on the pyro-kinetics/pyrokinetics repository, focusing on parser stability and code maintainability over a two-month period. Addressed a critical bug in the GENE parser by ensuring ip_ccw and bt_ccw values were cast to integers, which resolved issues caused by floating-point misinterpretation and improved downstream data parsing reliability. Enhanced code quality by standardizing variable naming and enriching inline documentation, making the codebase more accessible for future contributors. Leveraged Python and numerical computing techniques to support robust data parsing workflows, while thorough code review and documentation practices established a solid foundation for ongoing development and reduced future maintenance overhead.