Worked on the jeejeelee/vllm repository to deliver secure containerization for enterprise environments by implementing non-root execution support for the vllm-openai Docker image. Focused on enhancing deployment reliability and security, the work introduced an opt-in build target that allows the image to run as a non-root user (UID 2000), addressing compatibility requirements for platforms like OpenShift. Leveraged Docker, Linux administration, and Shell scripting to ensure proper permissions and environment variables were set for non-root operation. The feature improved usability, safety, and portability of VLLM workloads in production pipelines, with clear traceability maintained through well-documented commits and auditable changes.