Worked on the geerlingguy/linux repository to deliver enhancements to the mlx5 network driver, focusing on RX buffer management and memory configuration. Developed a feature in C that introduced explicit buffer ownership handling by adding IFC bits and enums, allowing the system to distinguish between firmware and software-managed buffers. Extended the PFCC register to expose cable length and lane rate operation fields, enabling both firmware and user-driven cable length configuration and supporting default behavior when cable length is unsupported. Leveraged expertise in device drivers, embedded systems, and kernel development to improve the alignment of firmware and software memory management in the RX path.