Worked on the dotnet/orleans repository to enhance storage performance and scalability by implementing asynchronous PostgreSQL integration using C# and the Npgsql 8.0 library. Focused on backend development and database management, the work transitioned PostgreSQL storage operations from synchronous to non-blocking I/O, reducing thread contention and query latency under high load. This was achieved by updating the ADO.NET configuration to align with the new asynchronous model, specifically by setting isSynchronousAdoNetImplementation to false for PostgreSQL. The changes provide a foundation for improved throughput and concurrency, positioning Orleans storage to better handle PostgreSQL-backed persistence in demanding environments.