In March 2025, Catriona enhanced long-running operation handling in the hashicorp/go-azure-sdk repository by introducing a new 'Requested' polling status. This update ensures that pollers correctly interpret the 'Requested' state as an ongoing process during resource creation, particularly benefiting services like HealthcareApis. By addressing potential race conditions, the change improves reliability for clients orchestrating long-running operations. Catriona implemented this feature using Go, applying skills in API integration and backend development. The work demonstrates a focused approach to solving a nuanced orchestration problem, delivering a targeted improvement that deepens the SDK’s support for complex asynchronous workflows in cloud environments.