Worked on the Netflix/dgs-codegen repository to address a Gradle configuration cache regression, focusing on build automation and stability. The solution involved moving Jackson version detection to configuration time and introducing an @Input property on the GenerateJavaTask, ensuring that project properties were not accessed during execution. This approach preserved configuration cache integrity and stabilized incremental builds, directly improving CI reliability and reducing maintenance overhead. The work demonstrated proficiency in Gradle plugin development, Kotlin, and Java tooling, with careful attention to traceability by linking the fix to relevant upstream issues. The contribution enhanced build performance and maintainability for the project.