Worked on optimizing the CI/CD workflow for the stytchauth/stytch-node repository by introducing a change-detection mechanism that leverages git diff to identify modifications specifically to package.json. This approach, implemented using YAML scripting and shell commands, allowed the pipeline to bypass unnecessary runs when only package.json was altered, resulting in reduced CI costs and faster feedback cycles. The solution focused on improving efficiency and reliability in continuous integration processes, ensuring that validation steps were only triggered when relevant changes occurred. The work demonstrated a practical application of CI/CD best practices and effective use of Git for workflow automation and cost management.