Worked on modernizing the CI/CD pipeline for the toptal/picasso repository by streamlining container registry authentication processes. Focused on upgrading the build-push-image GitHub Action to version 17.1.0, which allowed for the removal of the GCR_ACCOUNT_KEY environment variable and its associated setup steps. This change reflected a shift in how authentication is managed, reducing complexity in the build process. The work was implemented using YAML and leveraged skills in CI/CD and GitHub Actions. Over the course of the month, contributed one feature that enhanced infrastructure maintainability, with no bug fixes recorded during this period, reflecting targeted, foundational improvements.