Ksenia Shkileva delivered a focused update to the aobolensk/openvino repository, making the ELF backend the default for the Intel NPU plugin. She removed the use_elf_compiler_backend option and all related code, configurations, and tests, streamlining the configuration process and reducing maintenance overhead. Working in C++ with an emphasis on configuration management and plugin development, Ksenia’s changes eliminated legacy paths and technical debt, decreasing the risk of misconfiguration. The update was implemented as a single, well-scoped commit, demonstrating a careful approach to backend architecture and deprecation in a live codebase, with clear alignment to project requirements and maintainability goals.