Worked on the geerlingguy/linux repository to enhance the reliability of the Deadline Server by addressing a race condition related to parameter updates. Focused on kernel development and operating system scheduling, the work involved implementing a fix in C that ensures the server is always stopped before any parameter changes occur. This approach guarantees proper dequeueing of deadline entities and maintains accurate bandwidth tracking, preventing inconsistencies during runtime. The solution demonstrated careful state management and safe sequencing of operations, with clear commit practices that support stable deployment and observability. No new features were added, but a critical bug was resolved.