Andrea focused on improving FIPS compliance validation within the SUSE/BCI-tests repository, addressing the accuracy of cryptographic algorithm status reporting across multiple operating system versions. By refining the C-based test program and Python-driven test automation, Andrea ensured that FIPS compliance checks now emit clear error messages and provide reliable results for audit readiness. The work included removing test skips for version 15-SP6, enabling comprehensive cross-platform validation. Through targeted bug fixes and enhancements in C and Python, Andrea’s contributions reduced the risk of misreported FIPS status, resulting in more robust system testing and improved security validation for enterprise environments.