Worked on the zepben/ewb-sdk-jvm repository to deliver a targeted dependency upgrade, focusing on improving build stability and future compatibility. Upgraded the protobuf library from version 1.7.0b1 to 1.7.0, ensuring the change was fully documented in the changelog for traceability and release discipline. Utilized Java and Maven to manage dependencies and update build artifacts, emphasizing clean integration and minimal disruption for downstream consumers. No bug fixes were required during this period, as the primary objective was to align serialization contracts and maintain robust dependency management practices, resulting in a streamlined and maintainable build process for the project.