Gert enhanced error reporting capabilities in the Shopify/maintenance_tasks repository by implementing granular options for the MaintenanceTasks::Task component. Using Ruby on Rails, Gert extended the report_on method to support additional parameters for Rails.error.report, allowing developers to specify severity levels and custom context for error events. This work included updates to the README, the Task model, and associated job tests to ensure the new functionality was well-documented and thoroughly verified. By focusing on observability and maintainability, Gert’s contribution improved the ability to triage and understand task failures, adding business value through more actionable and context-rich error visibility for the team.