Worked on improving the local development environment for the apache/airavata repository by delivering a Docker Compose-based setup for Keycloak 24.0.0 and database initialization. Focused on automating the end-to-end setup process, the work included refining database initialization, managing Docker volumes, adjusting port mappings, and ensuring reliable realm import. Leveraged DevOps practices and YAML configuration to create a reproducible environment that streamlines developer onboarding and testing. Documented and tracked changes across multiple commits, aligning the workflow with the goal of faster, more consistent local development. Demonstrated proficiency with Docker, Docker Compose, and integration of authentication services within development pipelines.