Worked on targeted maintenance for the apache/maven-surefire repository, focusing on code quality and technical debt reduction. Delivered a feature that removed the deprecated encoding property from the VerifyMojo class, streamlining the encoding workflow to consistently use UTF-8 for failsafe-summary.xml. This Java-based code cleanup eliminated unused parameters and clarified configuration, preserving external behavior while improving readability and maintainability for the development team. Collaborated effectively through concise commits and co-authorship, demonstrating disciplined code review practices. The work leveraged skills in Java, Maven, and general software development, resulting in a simplified configuration surface and enabling easier future refactoring and maintenance.