Worked on the JanProvaznik/msbuild repository to optimize performance for CPS project initialization, focusing on reducing startup overhead in C# build systems. The approach involved removing the explicit population of EvaluatedItemElements within CPS constructors, instead leveraging existing mechanisms to manage item elements and maintain correctness. This targeted change improved startup responsiveness for CPS-based projects without altering their functional behavior, aligning with broader performance goals. The work demonstrated a strong understanding of build system internals and software engineering principles, contributing to faster iteration cycles for developers working with CPS constructs. No bugs were fixed during this period, with efforts concentrated on feature enhancement.