Ben focused on stabilizing the build environment for the bcgov/HOUS-permit-portal project, addressing persistent build failures by upgrading Bundler from version 2.5.4 to 2.5.22 across Dockerfiles and Gemfile.lock. He applied his expertise in DevOps and build management, ensuring that the bundler version aligned with updated gem requirements and improved compatibility. Working primarily with Ruby and Docker, Ben consolidated version usage to enhance reproducibility and reliability of deployments in continuous integration pipelines. While the work centered on a single bug fix, it demonstrated careful attention to infrastructure stability and addressed a critical pain point in the project’s deployment workflow.