Ashwat Pasricha focused on improving build reproducibility and traceability in the docker/cagent repository by addressing issues with deterministic BUILD_DATE handling in CI/CD pipelines. Using YAML, Docker, and GitHub Actions, Ashwat engineered a solution that ensures the BUILD_DATE is consistently recorded in both CI and Docker image metadata, even when standard outputs are missing. The approach included implementing a robust fallback mechanism that leverages available CI timestamps, such as github.run_started_at or repository.updated_at, to populate the build date. This work reduced discrepancies in build timestamps, improved auditability, and enabled more reliable release planning for the project’s automated workflows.