Worked on stabilizing Asset Store initialization for the DSpace/DSpace repository, focusing on configuration management and system administration using Java and the Spring Framework. Addressed a critical bug by enabling Spring configuration, ensuring the assetstore.jcloud.basedir property was always set, and registering a default provider to prevent initialization failures. Cleaned up test-specific configuration files to align testing and production environments, which reduced environmental drift and improved CI/test parity. These changes enhanced asset management reliability and streamlined deployment, enabling faster integration and onboarding for asset-related workflows. The work demonstrated careful attention to configuration hygiene and robust provider management within the codebase.