Worked on the vmware-tanzu/velero repository to enhance the reliability of service restoration workflows in Kubernetes environments. Addressed a critical bug by implementing robust parsing of the last-applied configuration JSON, specifically ensuring that null healthCheckNodePort values are handled gracefully to prevent crashes during disaster recovery. Applied disciplined backend development practices in Go, adhering closely to contributor guidelines to deliver production-ready code. The solution introduced strict minimal structure parsing, which reduced operational risk and improved stability for Velero deployments. This focused engineering effort contributed to minimizing restoration-related downtime and reinforced the dependability of backup and restore processes in cloud-native systems.