Dhruv Shah worked on the SumoLogic Kubernetes collection, focusing on improving OpenTelemetry compatibility by removing the deprecated Opencensus receiver. He upgraded the collection to OpenTelemetry v0.136.1, ensuring alignment with upstream changes and eliminating reliance on outdated protocols. Using YAML and DevOps practices, Dhruv simplified the telemetry pipeline, reducing maintenance overhead and future-proofing observability workflows. His work involved careful deprecation cleanup and thorough testing to confirm no regressions in trace or metric collection. By updating the Helm-based deployment and documenting the upgrade path, Dhruv ensured the repository remained compatible with evolving Kubernetes and OpenTelemetry standards during this period.