In May 2025, Alex Karpowich contributed to the DataDog/helm-charts repository by tuning the default memory and CPU resource requests and limits for the system-probe container within the Datadog Helm chart. This adjustment aimed to improve the stability and efficiency of resource allocation in Kubernetes environments. Alex implemented these changes using YAML, leveraging DevOps practices and Helm expertise to ensure the chart reflected the updated resource requirements. The work included incrementing the chart version for traceability and auditability. While the contribution was focused and limited in scope, it addressed a targeted performance concern with careful attention to deployment best practices.