Worked on enhancing asynchronous request handling in the aws/serverless-java-container repository, focusing on improving serverless runtime behavior for Java applications using AWS Lambda and Spring. Delivered a feature that removed startAsync() calls from key components to prevent void methods from hanging, addressing potential deadlock scenarios in non-blocking environments. Introduced the ServletApplication.voidPost() method, enabling POST requests to be processed without requiring a response, which further supports non-blocking operations. These changes streamlined backend development workflows and improved throughput for Lambda-based workloads, resulting in a more reliable and serverless-friendly Java container experience over the course of the month-long contribution.