Jorge Jimenez focused on backend development for the cazss-backend repository, addressing a recurring TLS certificate issue in REST communications. He engineered a CustomRestTemplate using Java and Spring Boot, centralizing certificate validation and trust store handling to resolve persistent outages. By consolidating TLS configuration, Jorge improved the reliability and uptime of internal REST integrations, reducing the need for manual certificate troubleshooting. His work enhanced the security posture of the backend by enabling auditable TLS settings and supporting smoother service integrations. Over the month, Jorge’s targeted bug fix demonstrated depth in backend engineering and a strong grasp of secure RESTful communication patterns.