Katie Bohnenkamper developed an optional user authentication system for the garage-webui in the truenas/apps repository, focusing on enhancing access control for secure deployments. She implemented htpasswd-based authentication, introducing new configuration options to enable authentication and set credentials, all managed through YAML. Her approach included updating Docker Compose files to conditionally inject authentication credentials only when enabled, thereby reducing unnecessary exposure and aligning with security best practices. This work demonstrated skills in configuration management and DevOps, addressing the need for flexible, config-driven security. While the project scope was focused, the solution was thoughtfully integrated and addressed a clear production risk.