Samantha worked on the liatrio-otel-collector repository, delivering a targeted safety enhancement to the release process by refining CI/CD governance. She updated the GitHub Actions workflow using YAML to ensure that only commits from octo-sts[bot] could trigger releases, thereby reducing the risk of unintended deployments and improving auditability. Her approach focused on explicit workflow configuration and commit traceability, supporting better review and backout procedures. Throughout the process, Samantha demonstrated a strong command of CI/CD principles and GitHub Actions, collaborating on code reviews to validate the changes and ensure alignment with project standards while maintaining release reliability and process hygiene.