In November 2024, Ilamparithi Kanniah developed a robust segment download feature for the apache/pinot repository, focusing on backend development and distributed systems using Java. He implemented a dynamic check for the peerSegmentDownloadScheme during segment fetches, enabling an HTTP fallback when the scheme was undefined. This approach improved the reliability of segment recovery in Pinot clusters that lack deep-store copies, reducing downtime and manual intervention. By strengthening the distributed segment download workflow, Ilamparithi enhanced data availability and resilience across clusters. His work demonstrated a solid understanding of distributed systems design, code integration, and robust error handling within a production environment.