Worked on the kubernetes/kops repository to enhance observability and test reliability by aligning the Hubble metrics port with Cilium standards. This involved updating the default port, revising configuration files, and ensuring documentation accurately reflected these changes. Addressed test reliability by synchronizing test data artifacts, specifically updating the manifest hash to match current build outputs and reduce flaky test failures. The work required strong skills in Kubernetes, CI/CD, and configuration management, utilizing Go and YAML to implement and validate changes. These updates improved consistency across related projects and contributed to more stable and predictable testing outcomes within the kops codebase.