Sudheer Dandamudi enhanced secret detection in the 18F/identity-dashboard repository by refining GitLab CI pipelines using YAML and DevOps practices. He improved artifact reporting and optimized run logic to make security scans more reliable. By updating the gitleaks allowlist, Sudheer reduced false positives, increasing the accuracy of security scanning. He also expanded detection rules to include encrypted RSA private keys, broadening the scope of sensitive data coverage. To support faster troubleshooting and remediation, he added debug logging to the scanning process. The work demonstrated a focused approach to CI/CD security, with depth in both configuration and detection rule development.