In February 2025, Collins Johnson developed the Data Collections Granules Presence Search feature for the nsidc/earthaccess repository. He introduced the has_granules parameter to both search_datasets and DataCollections, enabling users to efficiently identify data collections without associated granules. This enhancement required updates to backend APIs and data models, leveraging his expertise in Python and API development. By allowing targeted searches for granule-free collections, Collins addressed a key need in data discovery and quality assurance workflows. The work demonstrated a focused engineering approach, delivering a well-scoped feature that improves downstream analytics and integrates seamlessly with existing software infrastructure.