Mikhail Kamal focused on backend development and integration testing for the SDA-SE/sda-dropwizard-commons repository, addressing a reliability issue in the project’s continuous integration pipeline. He updated the integration tests, replacing an unstable external endpoint with the more reliable https://api.github.com, thereby reducing test flakiness and deployment risk. Working in Java, Mikhail’s approach improved test confidence and accelerated feedback loops for the team. His work was documented at the commit level, supporting traceability and audit requirements. Although the period involved no new features, the targeted bug fix demonstrated a thoughtful application of integration testing principles to enhance long-term project stability.