Worked on the kubernetes/kubernetes repository to address a stability issue in the StandaloneMode restart test. The main contribution involved fixing a nil-pointer panic by reordering test assertions to check for errors before accessing pod.Status.StartTime, ensuring the code safely handled potential nil values. This approach followed established test patterns and specifically targeted transient unavailability of the kubelet /pods endpoint after restarts, which previously led to flaky test results. The work improved continuous integration reliability and reduced unnecessary test failures. The solution was implemented using Go and focused on robust testing practices, demonstrating attention to detail in maintaining code quality and stability.