During November 2024, Michal Sivak developed the Runtime Handler Inheritance Configuration for the cri-o/cri-o repository, enabling RuntimeHandlers to inherit default runtime type, paths, and root. This feature allows layered projects to customize runtime behavior without modifying the base configuration, supporting safer multi-tenant environments and reducing maintenance overhead. Michal implemented the solution in Go, focusing on robust configuration management and system programming practices. The work included enhancements to config-loading logic, improved handling of empty default paths, and comprehensive updates to logging, documentation, and testing. The depth of the implementation ensured reliable inheritance behavior and improved observability across code paths.