Ave Tabakov developed deployment-configuration-based protocol readiness for the ktorio/ktor repository, focusing on enabling HTTP/2 and H2C support in the Netty engine. By introducing configuration flags for protocol toggling, Ave allowed production deployments to activate modern transport protocols without requiring code changes, thereby improving deployment agility and reducing operational risk. The work leveraged backend development and network configuration skills, using Kotlin to implement centralized protocol management. Over the course of a month, Ave’s contributions provided a practical solution for teams seeking to adopt HTTP/2 and H2C, demonstrating a focused approach to enhancing network protocol support through configurable deployment options.