Worked on stabilizing Kustomize-related tests and improving deployment tooling in the argoproj/argo-cd repository. Addressed persistent test failures by upgrading Kustomize to version 5.4.3 and correcting the installation script to ensure the tool was placed in the proper path. Focused on enhancing CI reliability by reducing flaky tests and enabling faster feedback cycles for deployments. Utilized DevOps practices and Shell scripting to implement these changes, with all updates tracked through a dedicated commit for traceability. The work resulted in more stable automated testing and streamlined installation processes, contributing to improved maintainability and efficiency in the project’s CI pipeline.