Developed and integrated Kubernetes ServiceAccount JWT authentication for pod identity within the BerriAI/litellm repository, enabling pods to securely authenticate using their native Kubernetes credentials. The work focused on backend development and API design, leveraging Python to implement robust JWT handling that supports nested fields and improved error management for alias resolution. Comprehensive documentation and automated tests were added to ensure reliability and clarity, including support for team and organization aliases. These enhancements strengthened the security posture and streamlined automation for pod identity management in Kubernetes workflows, reflecting a methodical approach to authentication and infrastructure security within a cloud-native environment.