Worked on the apache/avro repository to address version management issues in the Perl port, focusing on improving packaging reliability. Delivered a targeted bug fix that ensured the VERSION.txt file was included and properly referenced during the build process, which resolved missing version number problems in distributed packages. This change enhanced the accuracy of package versioning and streamlined downstream packaging workflows. The work involved Perl programming, build automation, and version control, demonstrating attention to detail in release engineering. By refining how version information is handled, the update contributed to more reliable and maintainable package distributions for the Apache Avro Perl port.