Worked on enhancing the reliability of task resource management within the microsoft/WindowsAppSDK repository, focusing on stability improvements for Windows applications. Addressed a critical resource leak in Task.cpp by correcting the use of CoCreateInstance, ensuring proper COM object lifecycle management. The work involved cleaning up legacy code, including the removal of an erroneous UniversalBGTask.Task.Run definition and eliminating hardcoded GUIDs to align with project guidelines. Leveraged expertise in C++, Windows development, and background task management to improve code maintainability and hygiene. These targeted changes resolved a tracked bug, contributing to more robust background task handling for applications using WindowsAppSDK.