Worked on the apache/hive repository to deliver a targeted dependency upgrade, focusing on security and performance improvements. Upgraded the gRPC library to version 1.72.0, addressing known security vulnerabilities and enhancing RPC efficiency within Apache Hive. The work involved careful dependency management, secure upgrade practices, and thorough code review in collaboration with other contributors. Leveraged skills in Java and build tooling to ensure seamless integration and release readiness. The change, tracked as HIVE-28933, strengthened the project’s security posture and improved maintainability. Demonstrated disciplined engineering by coordinating across teams and adhering to best practices for open source software development.