Worked on the open-telemetry/opentelemetry-collector repository to address a bug in the Profiles Receiver, ensuring profiling samples were reported as profiles rather than traces. This correction improved the accuracy of metrics reporting for profiling data, directly supporting reliable observability and performance analysis. The solution involved a targeted code change in Go, followed by the addition of automated tests to prevent future regressions and comprehensive end-to-end validation within the OTLP receiver tests. Demonstrated skills in backend development, test automation, and metrics pipeline design, contributing to more accurate dashboards and alerts for users relying on profiling data within observability workflows.