Worked on the vllm-project/aibrix repository to address deployment stability in Kubernetes environments by fixing the rendering order of environment variables. The solution prioritized built-in environment variables over user-defined ones and enforced a deterministic order, eliminating conflicts and reducing unnecessary pod updates. This backend development effort, implemented in Go, improved the reliability of environment variable expansion and ensured reproducible deployments across environments. The work involved targeted bug fixes aligned with specific issues and commits, demonstrating a methodical approach to problem-solving. Skills applied included backend development, Kubernetes orchestration, and rigorous testing to validate the stability and effectiveness of the deployment improvements.