In December 2024, Ryan Highley updated Cert-Manager Custom Resource Definitions in the IFTTT/CRDs-catalog repository to ensure compatibility across multiple API versions, focusing on core, trust, and ACME CRDs. He used YAML and applied Cloud Native and Kubernetes best practices to align schemas with the latest cert-manager releases, reducing upgrade risks for downstream deployments. The work was delivered as a single, traceable commit, emphasizing release hygiene and auditability. By maintaining multi-version compatibility, Ryan enabled smoother upgrades and minimized disruption for users, demonstrating a methodical approach to DevOps and version management within a cloud-native infrastructure environment.