Hudson contributed to the home-assistant/buildroot repository by applying a targeted security patch to the Shairport-Sync package, focusing on maintaining compatibility with Raspberry Pi 4b and 0W devices. Using C programming and embedded systems expertise, Hudson removed outdated, non-upstream patches and migrated the codebase to align with the upstream 4.3.7 release, reducing maintenance complexity and risk of divergence. The work included validating builds for common edge devices in production environments and documenting changes with clear security intent. This update addressed a specific security vulnerability, demonstrating careful patch management and a methodical approach to maintaining secure, reliable device support.