Worked on enhancing the Traceloop SDK within the traceloop/openllmetry repository by implementing flexible gRPC exporter initialization to support both secure and insecure URL schemes. Focused on backend development and API design using Python, the work introduced robust URL handling to reduce configuration errors and improve deployment flexibility for tracing exports across different environments. Developed comprehensive tests to validate endpoint construction and exporter behavior, ensuring reliability across various connection types. Addressed initialization issues for insecure OTLP connections, enabling easier adoption of OTLP standards. The approach emphasized maintainability and adaptability, with a strong focus on testing and robust backend engineering practices.