During July 2025, Alan Du focused on improving dependency management for the meta-pytorch/monarch repository by addressing a key source of build instability. He replaced a Git-based dependency on pyo3-async-runtimes with an official release version, using Rust and Cargo to ensure consistent builds across environments. This change eliminated issues related to dependency drift and improved both CI reliability and downstream user experience by providing predictable, reproducible release artifacts. Alan’s work demonstrated careful attention to release management and dependency hygiene, resulting in a more stable development workflow. His contributions centered on Rust, dependency management, and effective use of Cargo tooling.