During their work on the UWaterloo-Formula-Electric/firmware repository, this developer enhanced IVT data modeling and integrated IMD diagnostic information into the CAN database, improving data visibility and signaling accuracy for embedded vehicle systems. They used C and DBC to add new IVT signals, migrate multiplexed data, and refine scale factors, enabling more reliable firmware-level data integration. Their approach included configuration management for data validation and traceable, commit-level changes. In addition, they addressed a critical bug in CAN message handling, strengthening safety-critical IMD fault response. The work demonstrated depth in CAN Bus protocols and embedded systems, resulting in safer, more maintainable firmware.