Worked on performance optimization within the getkyo/kyo repository, focusing on enhancing the Maybe.collect function in the kyo-data module. Applied functional programming techniques in Scala to refactor the code, replacing redundant checks with the applyOrElse method. This approach prevented double evaluation of pattern matchers and guards, resulting in reduced runtime overhead and more efficient partial function processing. The optimization preserved API compatibility while enabling faster data handling paths for end-user workflows. The work demonstrated a targeted, code-level improvement that strengthened the core data processing capabilities of kyo-data, leveraging Scala’s functional paradigms to deliver measurable efficiency gains without introducing regressions.