During July 2025, Abukor contributed to the apache/kudu repository by enhancing webserver security and improving cluster initialization reliability. He implemented TLS 1.3 support for the webserver, introducing configurable ciphersuites and updating the minimum protocol version to strengthen secure communications. Using C and C++, he ensured robust testing coverage for these changes, reducing regression risk and supporting safer deployments. Abukor also addressed a bug in the ExternalMiniCluster by moving member initialization into the constructor’s initializer list, which improved code correctness and startup stability. His work demonstrated depth in network security, software development, and testing within a complex distributed system.