During July 2025, Kevin Geiszler focused on maintainability and modernization across the apache/phoenix and apache/hbase repositories. He improved code readability in Phoenix by refining the java_cmd declaration within traceserver.py, ensuring the codebase remains accessible without altering functionality. In HBase, Kevin upgraded the hbase-examples scripts for Python 3 compatibility, addressing import path issues, updating print statements, and aligning naming conventions for generated code. He also revised documentation to guide users through Python 3 usage. Leveraging Python, Shell scripting, and code refactoring skills, Kevin’s work reduced technical debt and positioned both projects for smoother onboarding and future platform upgrades.