Worked on stabilizing SSL/TLS verification in the timescale/thrift repository by addressing compatibility with the updated OpenSSL API. Focused on correcting the return type of the SSL_get_verify_result function from int to long, which prevented potential data truncation and improved error handling during certificate verification. This change ensured that TLS handshake failures were avoided across different environments, enhancing the reliability of secure connections. The work was implemented in C++ and required a deep understanding of both OpenSSL and SSL/TLS protocols. No new features were added during this period, with efforts concentrated on this critical bug fix and codebase alignment.