Akshata worked on the apache/hive repository to deliver JDK 17 compatibility for Apache Hive, focusing on both compile-time and runtime readiness. She updated build configurations and introduced necessary --add-opens flags for HADOOP_CLIENT_OPTS, ensuring the platform could operate seamlessly with Java 17. Her work extended to aligning CI/CD pipelines, Docker images, and runtime scripts with the new JDK requirements, using technologies such as Docker, Java, and Shell scripting. This effort established a foundation for ongoing Java modernization, reducing future maintenance risks and enabling downstream users to adopt Java 17 more smoothly across diverse deployment environments.