Ashutosh Chaturvedi developed and integrated default Mutual TLS (MTLS) support for telemetry connections in the rdkcentral/telemetry repository, focusing on embedded systems and network security using C. By implementing the ENABLE_MTLS macro, Ashutosh ensured that all telemetry endpoints now use MTLS by default, reducing security risks and streamlining deployment for customers by removing the need for manual configuration. This work aligned with broader security objectives and reduced operational overhead, as the default MTLS setting simplifies secure communication across endpoints. The feature was delivered through a targeted code change, reflecting a focused and technically sound approach within a short timeframe.