Worked on improving the reliability of the ubicloud/runner project by addressing startup issues in environments with unstable network connectivity. Introduced a network readiness gate using systemd service management, ensuring that the runner process only initiates after the network is fully online. This targeted fix resolved a critical bug affecting runner initialization, reducing failures in network-dependent operations. The solution was validated through a focused commit and peer review, emphasizing careful change management. The work demonstrated proficiency in systemd and service orchestration, with a strong emphasis on operational stability and reliability in distributed systems, even though no new features were added this period.