Worked on the go-vikunja/vikunja repository to enhance the reliability of external service integrations by implementing HTTP client timeouts and configurable outgoing request settings. Focused on the Gravatar and Unsplash modules, the work introduced safeguards against indefinite blocking, improving user experience during latency spikes. Leveraged Go for backend and API development, applying robust HTTP client patterns and a configuration-driven approach to enable SLA-aligned behavior and easier tuning. Emphasized maintainability through well-documented, focused commits and thorough testing. The changes strengthened production resilience by reducing operational risks and provided a flexible foundation for managing outbound request latency in future development cycles.