Worked on stabilizing the file management user experience in the TACC/Core-Portal repository by addressing a subtle bug that prevented the file listing from auto-refreshing after operations such as upload, rename, or delete. The solution involved updating the dependency array in a React useLayoutEffect hook to include location.key, ensuring the UI accurately reflected the latest state after file operations. This change reduced user confusion and minimized support requests related to stale file listings. The work demonstrated proficiency in JavaScript, React, and front end development, with a focus on debugging hooks and managing client-side state synchronization for improved usability.