During December 2025, Xieyang developed distributed multi-node support for the VLLM external launcher in the jeejeelee/vllm repository. This work extended the launcher’s capabilities to coordinate inference workloads across multiple nodes, addressing the need for scalable deployment in distributed environments. Xieyang designed the solution to integrate seamlessly with the existing launcher architecture, minimizing disruption and supporting future enhancements. The implementation relied on Python for backend orchestration and demonstrated expertise in distributed systems design. By enabling multi-node execution, Xieyang’s contribution positioned the project for large-scale inference tasks while maintaining compatibility and stability within the established codebase.