During January 2026, Jibi formalized a governance update in the DataDog/cilium repository by implementing an Emeritus Maintainer Status Update for Gilberto Bertin. This work involved editing the MAINTAINERS file using Git and Markdown to accurately reflect changes in contributor roles, clarifying Bertin’s transition to emeritus committer status. Jibi focused on documentation and project management skills to ensure the repository’s governance policies remained clear and up to date. The update improved governance hygiene, preserved historical attribution, and reduced review noise, demonstrating a methodical approach to maintaining contributor lifecycle clarity and supporting cross-team collaboration within the project’s workflow.