During October 2024, this developer enhanced the apache/amoro repository by building a comprehensive Kubernetes integration test suite for the Amoro AMS service. Leveraging Java and Testcontainers, they implemented the AmoroAMSTest class and developed tests for Kubernetes optimizer deployment, using ConfigMaps to validate AMS container startup and integration points. Their work focused on expanding unit test coverage for the AMS Kubernetes lifecycle, enabling earlier defect detection and more reliable CI feedback. By aligning the new tests with the existing codebase and the AMORO-3183 ticket, they ensured consistency and traceability, demonstrating a methodical approach to improving deployment reliability and release readiness.