During February 2025, Ivan Khaprov focused on backend development for the rabbitmq/rabbitmq-server repository, addressing a critical issue in the shovel deletion workflow. He improved the reliability of shovel-related operations by updating the command logic to use the properly exported stop_child function, replacing a previous call to a non-exported function. This change ensured that the deletion process adhered to RabbitMQ’s API boundaries, reducing the risk of command failures in production. Working primarily with Erlang and RabbitMQ, Ivan’s contribution enhanced the maintainability and safety of the codebase, demonstrating careful attention to detail in backend bug resolution and operational stability.