Worked on the cashapp/paparazzi repository to streamline Kotlin dependency management by aligning Renovate grouping for Poko dependencies with Kotlin. This approach improved the consistency of dependency updates and reduced pull request churn, making Kotlin upgrade cycles more efficient and visible. The work focused on configuration and dependency management, leveraging JSON for precise control over Renovate’s automation. By coupling Poko dependencies directly to Kotlin within the Renovate workflow, the developer enhanced traceability and automation of pull requests. No bugs were reported or fixed during this period, reflecting a targeted effort on feature delivery and workflow optimization rather than reactive maintenance.