Worked on the external-secrets/external-secrets repository to deliver a dynamic failure policy configuration for the Secretstore validating webhook, enabling runtime adjustment of failure handling to enhance system reliability. The approach centered on improving configuration management by allowing operators to modify webhook policies without redeploying, thereby reducing operational overhead. Leveraged YAML for configuration and applied DevOps and Kubernetes best practices to ensure seamless integration with existing workflows. Code changes included formatting improvements and clear contributor attribution, aligning with repository standards and collaborative processes. The work demonstrated a focus on maintainability, flexibility, and adherence to engineering guidelines within the external-secrets project.