Gerard Westerhof worked on the Vandebron/gh-mpyl repository, focusing on optimizing project discovery performance within CI/CD pipelines and local development environments. He replaced the standard 'find' command with 'fd' (fdfind), updating both the Dockerfile and a Python script to ensure seamless installation and integration across environments. This change accelerated file search operations, resulting in faster CI run times and a smoother developer experience. Gerard applied his skills in CI/CD, DevOps, and performance optimization, leveraging technologies such as Dockerfile, Python, and YAML. The work addressed a specific bottleneck, delivering measurable improvements in workflow efficiency and project discovery speed.