During April 2025, Boutte focused on stabilizing the E3SM-Project/E3SM repository by addressing a critical issue in the CIME test workflow. Using strong debugging and testing skills with Fortran, Boutte implemented a targeted fix to the CIME disposition logic, resolving a persistent test failure that had impacted continuous integration reliability. The solution involved updating the logic to ensure correct test outcomes, which improved the reproducibility and stability of model runs. Boutte maintained a clear commit history and thorough documentation, demonstrating careful attention to code quality and version control practices while enabling the team to proceed with further experiments confidently.