In November 2024, Andrew Duskett contributed to the mendersoftware/mender repository by integrating a data directory service with enhanced deployment flexibility. He introduced the mender-data-dir.service file and made its installation optional through a configurable CMake variable, allowing for more adaptable build processes. By updating dependencies in mender-authd.service and mender-updated.service to reference the new service file, Andrew improved clarity and maintainability in service management. His work focused on build system configuration using CMake, Systemd, and C++, addressing the need for clearer and more flexible handling of the Mender data directory service without introducing new bugs or regressions.