During December 2024, Ed Hannon focused on improving the BrainFANS repository by streamlining its data pipeline. He removed legacy R and Bash scripts responsible for data downloads and CNV summary generation, targeting unused components that increased maintenance overhead and risk. Through careful code refactoring and scripting, Ed simplified the data acquisition layer, making workflows more reliable and reducing potential confusion for new contributors. His work in Python, R, and Bash emphasized data management and file management best practices. The result was a cleaner, more maintainable repository that supports easier onboarding and aligns with the team’s emphasis on robust data ingestion.