Worked on the vivid-planet/comet-starter repository to deliver a configuration management enhancement focused on Docker Compose environment templates. Developed template-based environment variable files to standardize configuration across multiple services, addressing issues of configuration drift and streamlining onboarding for new environments. Leveraged skills in DevOps, Docker, and configuration management to establish a reusable pattern for handling environment variables, making deployments more consistent and maintainable. The approach laid a foundation for broader adoption of these practices across other projects, emphasizing maintainability and deployment readiness. The work was implemented in plaintext, focusing on practical improvements to configuration workflows without introducing unnecessary complexity.