During their work on the apache/ozone repository, Aekom focused on enhancing the stability and resource management of the Ozone File System when integrated with Hadoop FileContext. They addressed a memory leak issue by implementing finalize methods in the OzFs classes, ensuring that underlying file system resources are properly closed after use. This targeted fix improved reliability for long-running Hadoop workloads by preventing resource retention and reducing the memory footprint during FileContext operations. Aekom’s work demonstrated a strong understanding of Java, file systems, and memory management, delivering a well-scoped solution that addressed a critical issue in enterprise Hadoop environments.