Rafael Soutelino contributed to the spack/spack-packages repository by delivering support for ROMS version 4.2, focusing on both feature expansion and maintainability. He implemented the new version using Python, updating package directives to align with established packaging standards and introducing a new maintainer for ongoing ROMS support. His work emphasized package management best practices and software maintenance, ensuring future updates would be easier to integrate. By splitting directives and co-authoring style updates, Rafael improved compliance with project conventions. This effort expanded ROMS compatibility, streamlined onboarding for new maintainers, and established a clearer pathway for future ROMS-related development.