During March 2025, Keke Zhang enhanced the Xilinx/mlir-aie repository by introducing Python 3.13 support and streamlining the packaging process. Keke updated the build system and CI/CD workflows to generate distribution-ready Python wheels compatible with Python 3.13, addressing evolving deployment needs. The work involved refining internal function-declaration detection logic in Python to ensure compatibility with the latest language changes, and leveraging YAML for workflow configuration. By focusing on build automation and Python development, Keke enabled easier downstream deployment and testing of mlir-aie, demonstrating a solid grasp of modern build systems and the nuances of Python version compatibility.