During March 2025, Mark Diggory focused on stabilizing Asset Store initialization in the DSpace/DSpace repository by addressing configuration management challenges using Java and the Spring Framework. He resolved a critical bug that prevented proper startup by ensuring the assetstore.jcloud.basedir was always set, registering a default provider, and cleaning up test-specific configuration to align local and production environments. His work reinforced system administration best practices, improved CI/test parity, and reduced deployment friction. By refining provider management and configuration hygiene, Mark enabled more reliable asset management workflows and smoother onboarding, demonstrating a thoughtful, in-depth approach to infrastructure and environment consistency.