Worked on the aws/sagemaker-distribution repository to improve the reliability of Jupyter server startup by addressing a read-only error encountered in SMD 2.9. Implemented a targeted fix by updating the startup script to include database paths for SQLiteYStore and ArbitraryFileIdManager, ensuring the server could access required configurations across different environments. This solution involved Bash scripting, database management with SQLite, and Git-based change management. The work focused on stability rather than new features, with all changes clearly documented for review and release notes. The approach demonstrated attention to environment parity and user experience in DevOps workflows.