Will contributed to the DataDog/dd-trace-go repository by developing a feature that allows overriding the GORM resource name for tracing database operations. Using Go and leveraging GORM, Will implemented custom tag support to improve trace accuracy and resource attribution, enhancing observability for backend services. The solution was integrated under the contrib/gorm.io module and preserved compatibility with existing tracing APIs and tagging conventions, ensuring minimal disruption for users. Will’s work focused on backend development, testing, and tracing, addressing a specific need for more precise monitoring in distributed systems. The feature addressed issue #3909 and demonstrated thoughtful, targeted engineering within open-source collaboration.