Worked on the akeylesslabs/helm-charts repository to implement gateway cache encryption key management using Kubernetes secrets, addressing the need for secure auto-scaling in environments without network connectivity. The solution involved updating Helm chart values, adding RBAC permissions, and refining templating logic to ensure the correct encryption key name is derived when cluster caching is enabled and no secret exists. Leveraging skills in DevOps, Kubernetes, and Helm, the work improved security by storing encryption keys within Kubernetes secrets, reducing exposure risk and aligning with best practices for secret management while supporting autonomous cluster operations and minimizing external dependencies.