During February 2025, this developer focused on stabilizing the nightly build process for the hmcts/fis-hmc-api repository. They addressed persistent CI instability by analyzing build failures and implementing a targeted dependency adjustment in the Gradle build system, specifically downgrading the Pitest plugin from version 1.17.3 to 1.16.3. This change reduced flaky test failures and improved the reliability of nightly runs, enabling faster and more consistent feedback for the development team. Their work demonstrated a practical application of build management skills and proficiency with Gradle, resulting in a more stable CI pipeline without introducing risk to production features or code.