Thodoris reinforced stability and governance for the balena-os/balena-kontron-mx8mm repository by implementing manual version control for critical bootloader and BSP components. He disabled automated dependency updates for meta-ked-bsp and meta-ked-bootloader, ensuring that upgrades occur only through deliberate, traceable actions. This approach improved build reproducibility and reduced the risk of unintended changes, aligning with platform governance requirements. Thodoris utilized YAML for configuration and applied his expertise in CI/CD and dependency management to maintain controlled upgrade paths. The work demonstrated a focused, process-driven approach to DevOps, emphasizing traceability and reliability over rapid iteration during the project’s initial month.