Worked on optimizing the continuous integration workflow for the stanford-ssi/samwise-flight-software repository, focusing on reducing unnecessary builds and lint runs while maintaining robust validation coverage. Developed selective triggers within GitHub Actions using YAML, ensuring that build processes only initiated when relevant source files or configuration files changed, and that lint checks targeted modifications to C, C++, or header files. This approach improved the efficiency and clarity of the CI pipeline, streamlining feedback for the release process. The work emphasized maintainability and observability, leveraging CI/CD best practices to refine automation and reduce resource consumption without compromising code quality or validation scope.