During April 2026, this developer upgraded the deployment environment for the uc-cdis/gen3-gitops repository by introducing a Python 3.9 runtime image within the values.yaml configuration. Focusing on configuration management and DevOps practices, the work centered on enhancing compatibility with modern dependencies and ensuring consistent deployment configurations across environments. The update was implemented using YAML, reflecting a methodical approach to infrastructure as code and runtime management. No major bugs were addressed during this period, as the primary focus remained on feature delivery and environment alignment. This contribution improved the reliability and maintainability of deployment processes for the project.