During October 2025, Thomas Ball focused on modernizing the CI/CD pipeline for the google/j2objc repository. He migrated the workflow to Java 17 and restructured the GitHub Actions configuration using YAML to enable eight parallel build jobs, which reduced overall build times and improved compatibility with current Java standards. By removing a deprecated test from the suite, he streamlined test execution and maintained codebase stability. His work centered on build automation and continuous integration, ensuring a faster feedback loop and supporting safer, more frequent releases. The changes reflected a targeted, incremental approach to improving reliability and efficiency in the development process.