During July 2025, Pranathz developed an API Permission Check Simulation feature for the opensearch-project/security repository, focusing on secure backend development. The solution introduced a has_permission_check query parameter to API requests, allowing teams to simulate permission validation without executing the underlying API call. This approach enabled users to determine access rights and identify missing privileges, streamlining security reviews and reducing risk during testing. Pranathz implemented the feature using Groovy and Java, applying expertise in API and security best practices. The work demonstrated a targeted, well-scoped engineering effort, delivering a single, robust feature that addressed a specific need in access control workflows.