In February 2025, A. Rana contributed to the apache/hadoop repository by centralizing lease recovery configuration management within HDFS. Rana refactored the handling of the recover.lease.on.close.exception setting, moving it from the DFSStripedOutputStream configuration to DfsClientConf as an instance member. This Java-based change reduced configuration drift across modules and improved maintainability by ensuring consistent lease recovery behavior during close operations. The work demonstrated strong skills in configuration management and HDFS internals, aligning with the HDFS-17724 initiative. By integrating the new configuration pathway, Rana enhanced reliability and reduced the risk of lease recovery failures without introducing new bugs.