In May 2025, Ben Bridts enhanced the awslabs/cid-framework repository by implementing automated S3 lifecycle management features using AWS, CloudFormation, and YAML. He developed and integrated rules to automatically delete incomplete multipart uploads and expired delete markers, reducing storage bloat and optimizing costs. Ben updated CloudFormation templates across multiple deployment modules to ensure consistent application of these lifecycle policies, improving storage governance and operational consistency. His work consolidated storage management practices within the framework, laying a foundation for future automation and cost-saving initiatives. The depth of these changes reflects a strong understanding of infrastructure as code and cloud resource optimization.