Connor worked on modularizing Protocol Buffer definitions for ConsultingMD/dbt-core by externalizing them into a shared library, which reduced internal dependencies and enabled cross-repository proto reuse. He updated the build and setup processes to support this new structure, focusing on Python development, dependency management, and protobuf. In influxdata/iceberg-rust, Connor delivered OAuth token management APIs for the REST Catalog, implementing endpoints for token invalidation and regeneration, along with comprehensive unit tests to validate authentication flows. His work addressed security and maintainability, demonstrating depth in backend development and authentication while laying the foundation for future improvements in token lifecycle management.