Updating makefile to make use of some vars and have the gitlab ci/cd use the makefile

Description

Updating makefile to make use of variables Updating gitlab ci/cd config to make use of the makefile

Related Issue(s)

NA

Changes Made

Updating makefile to make use of variables Updating gitlab ci/cd config to make use of the makefile

Screenshots / Snippets (if applicable)

NA

Test Plan

PR pipeline tests cover this

Checklist

• Code follows the project's coding style and conventions.
• Automated tests for the changes have been added or existing tests have been updated.
• Code coverage for new or modified code is maintained or improved.
• The code builds and runs without errors or warnings.
• Documentation has been updated to reflect the changes made.
• All discussions and feedback on the PR have been addressed.
• CI/CD pipelines pass successfully, including any required checks or tests.
• The PR has been reviewed and approved by the designated reviewers.

Reviewers

Additional Notes

NA