Fortune Ndlovu developed a new v1alpha4 Backstage Custom Resource API for the redhat-developer/rhdh-operator repository, focusing on modernizing deployment management and API design. Using Go and YAML, Fortune introduced updated API types and configuration files, ensuring that the new version supports robust deployment workflows while maintaining backward compatibility with existing APIs. The work leveraged Kubernetes and the Operator SDK to streamline upgrade paths and enhance the flexibility of Backstage deployments. Although the project scope was limited to a single feature over one month, the implementation demonstrated a thoughtful approach to extensibility and stability in evolving cloud-native operator environments.