Julio Storch developed a cross-repository CI/CD release automation for the privacyidea/privacyidea project, focusing on streamlining the release process. He introduced a GitHub Actions workflow written in YAML that automatically triggers a GitLab CI pipeline whenever a new tag is pushed. By passing the tag name and repository URL between systems, this solution enables automated downstream builds and deployments tied directly to releases, reducing manual intervention and improving deployment reliability. Julio’s work leveraged his expertise in CI/CD, GitHub Actions, and GitLab CI, resulting in a more consistent and efficient release cycle without the need for manual coordination between tools.