Nithin worked on stabilizing and securing the apache/incubator-kie-drools, apache/incubator-kie-tools, and apache/incubator-kie-kogito-runtimes repositories over two months, focusing on backend development and dependency management using Java, Maven, and Quarkus. He resolved compatibility issues after major Quarkus upgrades, addressed security vulnerabilities by upgrading tomcat-embed-core and removing unused dependencies, and improved XML resource reliability by updating XSD URL handling. His work included patching high-severity CVEs and refining build automation to ensure smoother onboarding and release readiness. Nithin’s contributions demonstrated a strong grasp of security compliance and build processes, resulting in more robust, maintainable, and secure codebases.