Worked on the containers/conmon repository to enhance test reliability by addressing a key issue in the test harness. Focused on bash scripting and testing, the developer implemented an explicit check for the socat dependency within the run-tests script. This approach aligned dependency validation with existing checks for other prerequisites, such as runc, ensuring that missing dependencies are surfaced early in the CI process. By reducing silent test failures and improving feedback for developers, the change streamlined debugging and triage. The work contributed to more stable and predictable test runs, leveraging bash and automation skills to improve the overall development workflow.