Artem Avovk upgraded the build system for the zendesk/maxwell repository by modernizing its Dockerfile, focusing on improving build stability and continuous integration reliability. He replaced the outdated JDK with the latest version and removed deprecated flags, addressing compatibility issues that previously caused environment-specific build failures. This work, leveraging his skills in containerization, DevOps, and Java, streamlined the release process and reduced maintenance overhead for the team. By ensuring consistent builds across environments and simplifying the Docker-based setup, Artem’s contribution enabled smoother downstream deployments and made the project’s Maven-based build pipeline more robust and easier to maintain going forward.