In August 2025, Jan Křivohlávek contributed to the bitnami/charts repository by standardizing Kafka controller labels to 'controller-eligible', addressing clarity and reliability in Kubernetes deployments. He implemented this change using Helm and YAML, focusing on label management to reduce misconfigurations and streamline deployment workflows. The update, delivered through a Git-based workflow, improved the consistency of chart releases and enhanced the maintainability of Kubernetes environments. Jan’s work demonstrated a solid understanding of DevOps practices and release engineering, providing a targeted solution that addressed a specific pain point in Kubernetes chart management within the bitnami/charts ecosystem during the project period.