In October 2025, Ruben Manukyan focused on enhancing the reliability of the XRPLF/clio repository by addressing a persistent issue with GrpcSource connection stability. He implemented a targeted fix in C++ that involved configuring gRPC timeout and keepalive settings, effectively preventing stuck connections and improving the consistency of data fetch operations. This work required a solid understanding of network programming and system design, as Ruben carefully tuned parameters to ensure resilience under varying network conditions. Although the period covered only one bug fix and no new features, the solution demonstrated depth in reliability engineering and contributed to a more robust data pipeline.