Igor Afanasiev modernized the CI/CD pipeline for the microsoft/qdk repository, focusing on stability and future compatibility. He migrated the pipeline to a Windows-2025 image, ensuring continued support for .NET 6 and reducing end-of-life risks. Using Azure Pipelines and DevOps practices, Igor created and integrated a Windows-2025 1ES image into the Azure Pipelines DevTools 1ES Hosted Pool, updating the SDLSources stage to leverage the new environment. His work addressed compatibility challenges and positioned the project for faster, more reliable deployments. The technical depth included YAML-based pipeline configuration and careful orchestration of image upgrades within the DevOps workflow.