During December 2025, Jakub Zarzycki focused on improving the CI environment for the daos-stack/daos repository by addressing a persistent issue in the storage preparation script. He implemented a fix using bash scripting that replaced the use of network interface names with their full file paths, ensuring accurate identification of network interfaces during CI runs. This change enhanced the reliability and stability of the CI/CD pipeline by reducing misidentification errors and streamlining developer feedback. Jakub’s work demonstrated a practical application of scripting and CI/CD skills, delivering a targeted solution that addressed the root cause of CI environment instability.