Ave Tabakov developed deployment-configuration-based protocol readiness for the ktorio/ktor repository, focusing on enabling HTTP/2 and H2C toggling within the Netty engine. By introducing configuration flags for protocol activation, Ave allowed production deployments to opt into modern transport protocols without requiring code changes, thereby improving deployment agility and reducing operational risk. The work leveraged backend development and network configuration skills, using Kotlin to implement centralized protocol toggles in deployment configuration. Although the contribution was limited to a single feature over one month, the solution addressed a real operational need and demonstrated a thoughtful approach to maintainability and production safety.