Worked on the apache/pinot repository to enhance the Kubernetes deployment process by addressing a deployment conflict in the Pinot Helm chart. Focused on operational reliability, the developer removed automatic namespace creation from the Helm configuration, ensuring deployments align with Kubernetes Quickstart guidance. This adjustment, implemented using YAML and Helm, streamlines the onboarding process and reduces manual intervention during installation. By resolving the issue where the chart attempted to create a namespace already expected to exist, the work enables faster and more consistent Quickstart deployments. The contribution demonstrates attention to deployment best practices and a strong grasp of Kubernetes ecosystem conventions.