In August 2025, Andrey Ponomarev focused on optimizing Redis connection pooling within the thingsboard-edge repository, targeting performance improvements for edge deployments. He implemented changes to disable testOnBorrow and testOnReturn across multiple transport protocol configurations, reducing validation overhead and enhancing runtime efficiency. By tuning Redis pool ping parameters, Andrey contributed to lower latency and increased throughput under load. His work leveraged Java and YAML for configuration management, demonstrating a deep understanding of connection pooling and Redis internals. The resulting feature enabled more scalable and responsive edge data paths, addressing critical performance bottlenecks and supporting robust, high-throughput edge computing environments.