Worked on the Shopify/spoom repository to enhance the reliability of Ruby build command execution by addressing output corruption issues. The solution involved wrapping exec calls in a shell, ensuring that command outputs remained consistent and uncorrupted during builds. This approach improved build stability and led to more deterministic results in continuous integration environments. Additional tests were implemented to validate Context.exec behavior, particularly for unknown commands and the new shell wrapping logic. The work demonstrated proficiency in Ruby, backend development, and test-driven development, with a focus on robust command execution handling and improved CI reliability through targeted bug fixes and testing.