Worked on the mariadb-corporation/mariadb-columnstore-engine repository to enhance the build system by implementing pkgconf-based discovery for Thrift libraries. This approach allowed the project to utilize system-provided Thrift on Fedora-like distributions while maintaining compatibility with existing discovery logic, ensuring builds function whether pkgconf is present or not. The update reduced reliance on Thrift.cmake, improving portability and reliability across diverse environments. Using CMake and build system expertise, the developer focused on maintainability and cross-distro compatibility, enabling more robust CI processes and easier maintenance. The work addressed dependency management challenges without introducing risk to existing build workflows or configurations.