Amanda Balderas developed a critical usability feature for the JabRef/jabref repository by enabling keyboard shortcut customization within the Preferences interface. She addressed a long-standing issue that prevented users from editing and saving shortcut bindings, implementing robust key event handling in Java to capture new user-defined shortcuts. Changes were persisted to the preferences repository, ensuring that customizations remained consistent across sessions. This work enhanced accessibility and productivity for users, allowing tailored workflows and reducing friction in daily use. Amanda’s approach demonstrated solid UI development and testing skills, with careful attention to event handling, data persistence, and repository traceability throughout the implementation.