Worked on stabilizing the container startup process for the virattt/ai-hedge-fund repository, focusing on resolving deployment issues rather than introducing new features. Addressed a persistent ModuleNotFoundError by modifying the Dockerfile to set the PYTHONPATH environment variable, ensuring Python could reliably locate application modules during containerized execution. This change aligned the deployment process with CI/CD best practices and reduced the likelihood of startup failures. Demonstrated proficiency in Docker and Python by troubleshooting environment configuration and improving operational reliability. The work emphasized backend stability and deployment efficiency, contributing to a smoother operator experience and more predictable application behavior in production environments.