Max Zaremba worked on the fecgov/fecfile-web-api repository, focusing on backend improvements to schema validation and test reliability. He simplified the schema lookup process by removing version-based overrides, opting for explicit schema names to streamline validation logic. Using Python, Max also addressed technical debt by cleaning up legacy tests, removing outdated patches and mocks, and eliminating deprecated scenarios related to FEC version and schema validation. These changes reduced maintenance overhead and improved the stability of the continuous integration pipeline. His work in API development and testing resulted in a leaner, more maintainable codebase that supports faster onboarding and iteration.