During January 2026, Joram focused on backend development for the elixir-lang/expert repository, addressing a critical reliability issue in the build process. He resolved a bug where inheriting the server’s PATH environment variable caused failures when launching the Erlang runtime during Expert environment builds. By programmatically unsetting PATH for the new shell, Joram allowed the shell to establish its own environment, preventing crashes due to missing files and improving build stability. His work leveraged Elixir and a deep understanding of system-level process management. While the period did not include new feature development, the targeted fix demonstrated careful analysis and effective problem-solving.