During October 2025, Michael McDonough established the foundational GPU vertex shader and 3D-to-2D projection pipeline for the Purdue-SoCET/gpu-design-logs repository, focusing on matrix multiplication for 3D transformations and perspective projection to enable accurate scene rendering. He approached the work with an emphasis on C++ and shader development, prioritizing architectural groundwork over customer-facing features to reduce future risk. Michael documented the shader framework and outlined next steps for verification, fragment shader creation, and testbench integration. His contributions provided a clear, traceable workflow for 3D graphics and GPU programming, setting the stage for accelerated rendering pipeline development and cross-team collaboration.