Worked on the confluentinc/kafka-connect-storage-common and kafka-connect-storage-cloud repositories, focusing on security hardening, release engineering, and configuration management for storage connectors. Delivered features such as CVE remediation, automated Maven versioning, and Vault credential upgrades to improve security and operational reliability. Enhanced AWS integration by enabling secure credential export and streamlined configuration through YAML hygiene and dependency updates. Addressed cross-repository compatibility by aligning versions and resolving merge conflicts, supporting safer and faster release cycles. Used Java, YAML, and Maven to implement these changes, emphasizing maintainability, developer onboarding, and reduced vulnerability surface across cloud storage components and deployment workflows.