Worked on the DataDog/dd-apm-test-agent repository to implement CODEOWNERS-based ownership governance for previously unowned files, establishing a clear structure for code management and accountability. The approach involved adding a CODEOWNERS file in plaintext, leveraging repository management and collaboration tools to ensure that ownership is explicitly defined and auditable. This change was documented through a single, well-referenced commit and included co-authored-by metadata to reflect collaborative development practices. By introducing this foundation, the work enabled more efficient pull request reviews and set the stage for scalable ownership policies across the repository, supporting improved governance and streamlined development workflows.