Alex Rojas contributed to the carbon-design-system/ibm-products repository by delivering a targeted stability fix for the RemoveModal component. Focusing on front end development with React and TypeScript, Alex addressed a runtime error risk by refining the portalTarget property’s typing from ReactNode to HTMLElement. This adjustment improved DOM targeting and enhanced runtime safety, aligning the modal’s portal usage with established React patterns. The work emphasized explicit type safety, reducing the likelihood of UI crashes during modal flows. Although the contribution was limited to a single bug fix over one month, it demonstrated careful attention to code quality and robust engineering practices.