During November 2024, Daniel focused on backend development and testing for the opentensor/bittensor repository, specifically targeting the Incentive Module’s Fastblock end-to-end tests. He extended the test window and introduced a configurable speedup constant to the do_set_weights period, enabling faster and more reliable test execution. Working primarily in Python, Daniel’s changes improved test coverage and reduced feedback time, allowing for quicker iteration on module updates. His approach emphasized maintainable test automation and continuous integration readiness, ensuring that the new testing parameters could be easily adapted. The work demonstrated depth in backend test engineering and thoughtful application of automation principles.