Robert focused on enhancing TLS stability and interoperability for the Expensify/Bedrock repository, addressing a critical SSL regression by reverting the mbedTLS library to version 2.28.8. He implemented SX509-based certificate handling in C and C++, enabling Bedrock to establish HTTPS connections using customer-provided certificates. This work improved the system’s ability to interoperate with external services requiring custom SSL configurations, reducing the risk of future TLS issues. Although no new user-facing features were released, Robert’s efforts in build systems and network programming delivered essential security and reliability improvements for Bedrock deployments across diverse environments, demonstrating strong technical depth.