Eumel enhanced deployment configurability for the store-gateway component within the grafana/mimir repository by implementing a configurable emptyDir volume in the Helm charts. This work allowed users to specify storage characteristics such as medium and size limits, providing greater control over resource allocation and deployment flexibility in Kubernetes environments. Eumel’s approach focused on configuration management using Helm and yaml, ensuring that the solution integrated seamlessly with existing deployment workflows. The feature addressed the need for customizable storage options without introducing unnecessary complexity, reflecting a targeted and practical engineering effort during the month, with depth in Helm chart customization and Kubernetes resource management.