Worked on the apache/guacamole-server repository to enhance system stability by addressing a critical memory initialization issue in socket setup. Focused on low-level programming in C, the work involved switching memory allocation routines from guac_mem_alloc to guac_mem_zalloc to ensure that nested socket data structures were properly zero-initialized. This change prevented uninitialized fields from causing instability during socket initialization, directly improving startup reliability and runtime stability. The update targeted memory management best practices, reducing the likelihood of post-release hotfixes and contributing to smoother deployments. The work demonstrated careful attention to detail in system-level programming and robust resource handling.