Worked on enhancing the Ollama integration within the open-webui/open-webui repository, focusing on improving API usability and stability. Addressed latency and timeout issues in chat completion requests by promoting the keep_alive parameter to the top level of the API payload, making it more accessible for processing. Implemented a temporary persistent-connection fix to prevent disconnections, thereby improving reliability and user experience. Scoped all changes to minimize regression risk and allow for straightforward rollback if needed. Utilized Python for backend development and API design, laying the groundwork for future resiliency improvements while ensuring that updates were robust and maintainable.