Worked on enhancing the reliability and debuggability of the actions/actions-runner-controller by improving error handling in Kubernetes-based runner deployments. Focused on surfacing HTTP status codes within JIT Runner configuration error messages, this update enabled more precise diagnosis and faster resolution of configuration issues. Collaborated cross-functionally to co-author these changes, ensuring that new diagnostics did not compromise system stability. Utilized Go for backend development and testing, applying API development skills to deliver targeted improvements. The work reduced mean time to recovery for misconfigurations and improved observability, supporting both operational efficiency and maintainability within the existing codebase over the course of the month.