Worked on the geerlingguy/linux repository to enhance the reliability and memory safety of the BNXT Ethernet driver, focusing on resolving a critical memory corruption issue that occurred during interface shutdown when firmware resources changed dynamically. Applied C programming and driver development expertise to implement helper utilities for correct memory allocation, ensuring proper scaling of transmission rings as traffic classes fluctuated. This approach reduced the risk of kernel memory corruption and improved driver stability, particularly in dynamic networking environments. The work resulted in higher uptime and more predictable behavior for BNXT-based deployments, addressing a key pain point in networking and firmware resource management.