During February 2026, Ramya contributed to the pytorch/ignite repository by modernizing type hints across core modules, focusing on Python 3.10+ compatibility. She unified the typing style in files such as handlers, stores, and timing modules, replacing legacy Optional and Union annotations with the more concise X | None and X | Y syntax. This work, implemented in Python and leveraging advanced type hinting techniques, improved code readability, static analysis, and maintainability. Collaborating with co-authors, Ramya validated updates through local testing, laying a foundation for long-term maintainability and reducing type-related risks for future development and onboarding efforts.