During March 2025, Patrick Winchester enhanced the palantir/sls-packaging repository by delivering a targeted performance improvement for Java services. He enabled the AlwaysPreTouch option in conjunction with the +UseTransparentHugePages JVM flag, optimizing memory management during application startup. This work involved updating the build tool configuration and modifying LaunchConfig.java to support the new behavior, as well as revising documentation and changelogs to ensure clarity for future maintainers. Patrick expanded test coverage in JavaServiceDistributionPluginTests.groovy, verifying the integration of these changes. His contributions demonstrated depth in Java development, build tool configuration, and documentation, focusing on maintainability and measurable runtime efficiency.