During March 2026, this developer contributed to the kata-containers/kata-containers repository by implementing configurable overhead control for RuntimeClasses, addressing the need for flexible resource management across diverse workloads. They introduced an overheadEnabled switch, allowing users to enable or disable the overhead section globally or per-shim, with a clear precedence system to ensure safe adoption. The solution was integrated using Helm and Kubernetes, leveraging YAML for configuration management. This work enables organizations to tailor RuntimeClasses overhead to specific workload requirements or external orchestration policies, reducing unnecessary resource allocation and supporting more efficient performance tuning within containerized environments. The implementation demonstrated thoughtful design.