Over a two-month period, Aroyo focused on security and maintenance engineering for the quay/quay repository, addressing critical vulnerabilities through targeted dependency management. He upgraded the pbkdf2 and cipher-base libraries, using JSON and Shell scripting to ensure seamless integration and traceability. Each change was tightly scoped, minimizing risk and avoiding feature regressions while enhancing password handling and authentication security. By updating package-lock.json and linking work to specific issues, Aroyo improved build reproducibility and auditability. His approach prioritized stability and compliance with security standards, demonstrating depth in dependency management and a disciplined focus on maintaining the repository’s security posture without disrupting delivery.