Krish Katariya developed a Docker Compose-based local development environment for the apache/airavata repository, focusing on integrating Keycloak 24.0.0 and automating database initialization. Leveraging DevOps practices and expertise in Docker, Docker Compose, and YAML, Krish addressed challenges in volume management, port mappings, and realm import to ensure reproducible setups for both Keycloak and the database. The solution streamlined onboarding and improved test reliability by automating end-to-end environment initialization. Krish documented and tracked these changes across two commits, demonstrating a methodical approach to configuration management and aligning the work with the broader goal of consistent, efficient local development workflows.