During December 2024, Gcr focused on improving continuous integration stability for the aws/aws-lc repository by addressing persistent StrongSwan integration test failures. Leveraging expertise in build systems, CI/CD, and shell scripting, Gcr delivered a targeted fix by enabling the DRBG option within the build configuration. This change directly resolved the cryptographic test flakiness, resulting in more reliable and faster validation cycles for the project’s cryptographic features. The solution was implemented in Shell and applied through a traceable commit, enhancing the CI feedback loop. Gcr’s work demonstrated a methodical approach to diagnosing and resolving complex integration issues in a production environment.