In November 2024, Oleg Erling developed a Local Distributed Execution Runner for the IBM/velox repository, enabling local testing and development of distributed workloads. He designed and implemented new C++ classes and updated CMake build scripts to support seamless local execution, addressing build-time errors and improving reliability. By integrating these changes, Oleg enhanced the local development workflow, allowing developers to efficiently test distributed scenarios without requiring a full deployment. His work leveraged expertise in C++ development, CMake, and distributed systems, resulting in a deeper alignment between local and distributed environments and accelerating the development and testing process for Velox contributors.