Worked on the ROCm/rocm-systems repository to improve build system reliability by addressing CMake build type handling. Focused on build system configuration using CMake, the work ensured that the CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE variable is now properly respected when set via the command line and defaults to Debug if not specified. This change aligned ROCRTST_BLD_TYPE with CMAKE_BUILD_TYPE, resulting in consistent build-type inference across different environments. By fixing this bug, the developer reduced non-deterministic builds and improved debugging and CI workflows. The solution emphasized traceability and reproducibility, leveraging expertise in CMake and build system configuration to enhance cross-platform build consistency.