Worked on the apache/ozone repository to deliver a feature focused on versioning and proto.lock compatibility for the Ozone 2.2.0 release, laying groundwork for the upcoming 2.3.0-SNAPSHOT development phase. The engineering effort involved updating the proto.lock file to ensure compatibility with recent changes and incrementing module versions to align with the new release cycle. Using Java and Maven, the developer contributed to improved build reproducibility and facilitated smoother cross-team integration. The work centered on back end development and protocol buffers, with no major defects addressed during this period, reflecting a targeted contribution to the project’s release management process.