Developed Kubernetes Custom Resource Definitions to enable declarative, Kubernetes-native management of external resources within the IFTTT/CRDs-catalog repository. Focused on integrating rook.io and the cluster API OCI provider, the work established a scalable foundation for automated provisioning and governance of external resources, reducing manual intervention and streamlining provider onboarding. Leveraged YAML for CRD definitions and applied infrastructure as code principles to ensure consistency across environments. Demonstrated expertise in CRD management, cloud infrastructure, and Kubernetes, delivering a feature that accelerates resource provisioning and improves operational efficiency through automation, while maintaining robust commit-based change management practices throughout the development process.