Chris developed an automated smoke test script for the penumbra-zone/penumbra repository, focusing on validating bidirectional IBC transfers between the Noble and Penumbra blockchains. Using Shell scripting and leveraging blockchain and IBC expertise, Chris designed the script to configure both chains, execute test transfers in both directions, and verify resulting balance updates. This solution streamlined the manual validation process for cross-chain IBC functionality, reducing repetitive steps and improving the reliability of IBC operations. The work provided a reusable testing harness for future cross-chain transfer validation, demonstrating depth in blockchain testing and practical application of automation within a complex distributed environment.