Alex West extended vehicle compatibility in the commaai/opendbc repository by updating support for the Kia Niro EV’s Highway Driving Assist II to include model years 2024 and 2025. Working primarily in Python and leveraging automotive software development expertise, Alex aligned the integration with the latest harness updates and incorporated code review feedback to ensure robust deployment. The work focused on forward-compatibility, enabling downstream teams to integrate newer vehicle models with minimal friction. Alex’s contributions included clear documentation and version control, reflecting a methodical engineering approach. The feature delivered measurable business value by expanding supported vehicles without introducing new bugs.