Worked on the openshift/bpfman-operator repository to enhance long-term stability and maintainability by focusing on dependency management using Go and Go Modules. Upgraded the go-openapi libraries to their latest stable versions, centralizing changes in go.mod and go.sum to align with current ecosystem standards. This approach reduced dependency drift and improved vendor hygiene, minimizing the risk of future merge conflicts and simplifying future upgrades. Although no major bugs were addressed during this period, the work established a cleaner dependency graph, supporting easier maintenance and a clearer upgrade path for future development. The primary focus remained on repository health and consistency.