Worked on performance optimization in the Daft-core repository, focusing on reducing binary size and improving runtime efficiency using Rust. The approach involved de-monomorphizing sort and dispatch-heavy code paths and applying #[inline(never)] to selected generic cold paths, which helped optimize inlining behavior. These changes were validated through comprehensive test suites and integration benchmarks, ensuring feature correctness and stability across both native and Ray configurations. The work contributed to a measurable reduction in artifact footprint and faster startup times, aligning with ongoing incremental improvements. Emphasis was placed on software architecture and performance optimization throughout the development and validation process.