Worked on the huggingface/optimum-intel repository to enhance compatibility and robustness in dependency management. Focused on improving the version comparison logic for the Tokenizers library, updating the system to compare only major version components and thereby reducing false incompatibility reports caused by minor version differences. Utilized Python to implement targeted version-parsing logic and developed focused unit tests to ensure reliable compatibility checks across different package versions. This approach reduced downstream breakages and maintenance overhead, supporting more stable integration with evolving dependencies. Demonstrated skills in defensive programming, version management, and Python tooling, contributing to the maintainability and reliability of the codebase.