During February 2026, work focused on integrating an Azure Blob Storage plugin into the ai-dynamo/nixl repository, enabling Azure as a backend alternative to the existing S3-compatible storage. This feature was developed in C++ using the Azure SDK, allowing configuration through account URL and container name while maintaining compatibility with existing OBJ interfaces. The implementation included comprehensive unit and integration tests, updates to continuous integration pipelines, and enhancements to documentation for production readiness. Additional efforts addressed build stability for manylinux environments and improved Dockerfile consistency, ensuring reliable deployment. The work demonstrated depth in cloud storage integration and robust engineering practices.