Cooper worked on the beam-cloud/beta9 repository, focusing on dependency alignment and release readiness by delivering an SDK version upgrade. He updated the pyproject.toml file to bump the SDK version from 0.1.239 to 0.1.240, ensuring compatibility with the latest dependencies and reducing upgrade risk for downstream integrations. His technical approach centered on explicit version pinning and careful SDK management, using TOML for configuration. Although no bugs were fixed during this period, Cooper’s work provided a clearer upgrade path for future releases and improved runtime stability. The depth of his contribution lay in proactive dependency management and release preparation.