During October 2025, Alex Kotro contributed to the NixOS/nixpkgs repository by updating contributor governance documentation and improving service security. Alex revised the maintainer list to reflect current project roles, clarifying onboarding and contribution guidelines for the community. In parallel, Alex addressed a security concern in the Tsidp service by relocating its state directory from user home directories to a dedicated path under /var/lib/tsidp, reducing risk and improving data isolation. These changes were implemented using Nix and focused on configuration management and system configuration. The work demonstrated a thoughtful approach to both project governance and secure, maintainable DevOps practices.