Developed a security-focused enhancement for the Arize-ai/phoenix repository by introducing a valueFrom option to the authentication secrets configuration. This feature allowed secret values to be dynamically sourced from existing Kubernetes Secrets or ConfigMaps, replacing the previous approach of hardcoding sensitive data. The implementation leveraged YAML for configuration and utilized DevOps practices with Helm and Kubernetes to align secret management with Kubernetes-native standards. By enabling external secret sourcing, the work improved security, simplified secret rotation, and enhanced maintainability. The change also facilitated easier security audits and future extensibility, reflecting a thoughtful approach to operational best practices in cloud-native environments.