Worked on release workflow modernization and CI/CD reliability improvements for kyma-project/istio, focusing on artifact integrity and smoother release cycles. Introduced a reusable integration-tests workflow, clarified workflow naming, and automated Slack notifications for new releases. Enhanced the image-building pipeline to ensure downstream tests consume the correct Docker artifacts, addressing previous mismatches. In kyma-project/api-gateway, improved CI/CD workflow naming consistency and updated documentation to reflect new file locations, supporting maintainability and onboarding. Leveraged Bash, YAML, and GitHub Actions to automate processes and align documentation, emphasizing clarity and reliability across both repositories while streamlining developer experience and integration testing workflows.