Worked on the ConsultingMD/dbt-core repository to plan and scope a Sample Mode feature enabling time-based data filtering, aimed at accelerating development and testing cycles. Focused on strategic project management and thorough documentation, the approach involved aligning feature requirements with stakeholders and updating the product roadmap to reflect upcoming MVP milestones. Leveraged Markdown for clear communication and collaborative planning, linking discussions and decisions directly to GitHub for transparency. No bug fixes were addressed during this period, as efforts centered on laying a solid foundation for future development. This groundwork supports more granular data validation and reduces risk during iterative feature delivery.