Joaquin Silayan updated repository governance for utat-ss/finch-flight-software by implementing a CODEOWNERS file revision to include a new team member, @coby1kenobi. This change clarified code ownership and review responsibilities, streamlining onboarding and accelerating pull request reviews without introducing functional code modifications. Joaquin’s work focused on repository management and DevOps practices, leveraging version-control hygiene to improve cross-team collaboration and accountability. By refining the review process and ensuring clear ownership, he addressed process bottlenecks and enhanced team alignment. The update demonstrated a methodical approach to codebase governance, emphasizing sustainable team practices over direct feature development or bug fixing during this period.