Ben contributed to the GaloisInc/pate repository by enhancing Docker build reliability and developer experience. He implemented platform enforcement for linux/amd64 builds, introducing clear error messaging for unsupported platforms and updating both documentation and CI guidance to ensure consistent usage. His work included refining Dockerfiles through linting and formatting improvements, such as correcting environment variable syntax and standardizing casing, which stabilized automated checks. Using Docker, Shell, and YAML, Ben aligned documentation with CI/CD workflows, reducing friction for contributors. The depth of his changes addressed both technical and process consistency, resulting in more deterministic builds and clearer guidance for future development.