In November 2025, Eduard Artyukh developed a configurable HTTP timeout feature for the proxy service in the dstackai/dstack repository. He implemented an environment variable, DSTACK_SERVICE_CLIENT_TIMEOUT, allowing operators to adjust timeout values without modifying code, with a default set to 60 seconds. This approach enhanced operational flexibility and resilience by decoupling configuration from the codebase. Eduard documented the new variable in the server reference to improve discoverability and maintainability. His work focused on backend and API development, leveraging Python and environment configuration skills. The feature addressed production scalability needs, though no major bugs were fixed during this period.