Worked on upgrading the runtime environment to JDK 25 within the confluentinc/common-docker repository, focusing on updating Dockerfiles, Maven pom.xml files, and the base-java dependency. Leveraged skills in Docker, Java, and Maven to ensure compatibility with the latest Java features, security patches, and performance enhancements. The approach emphasized minimizing upgrade risk for downstream projects by maintaining consistency across the stack and aligning changes with continuous integration checks. All modifications were documented through clear commit messages, improving traceability. No major defects were identified during this period, and the work reduced technical debt while preparing the codebase for future Java advancements.