Gowtham's response indicates that he has played a role in the development process by implementing designs and APIs, confirming designs with the team, and handling bug fixes. However, the response lacks specific details on how his contributions impacted the team's success in a cross-functional environment. To improve, Gowtham should provide examples of how his work directly influenced the project's outcome, how he interacted with different departments, and any leadership or initiative he took that contributed to the team's achievements.