Worked on improving the startup and configuration process for Apache Hive by addressing a JVM argument formatting issue in the build system. Focused on Java development and build system configuration, the contribution involved correcting the syntax of the --add-opens flag by adding a missing equal sign, which resolved a parsing error that could cause startup or runtime configuration failures. This targeted bug fix, delivered as a patch to the apache/hive repository, enhanced compatibility with newer JDKs and reduced deployment risk. The work demonstrated careful attention to stability and correctness, ensuring minimal impact on existing functionality while aligning with project standards.