Samarth Kharote developed a security-focused feature for the SEMOSS/Monolith repository, enhancing project image download access control by validating user eligibility based on explicit permissions or project discoverability. He refactored the existing authorization logic, replacing canViewEngine with canAccessOrDiscoverableEngine and introducing canAccessOrDiscoverableProject to clarify and enforce policy boundaries. Working primarily in Java, Samarth applied backend development and API security skills to ensure that download validation accurately reflected the projectIsDiscoverable flag. The work addressed nuanced access scenarios, resulting in a more maintainable and robust authorization flow. Over the month, he delivered one feature with a focus on secure, maintainable code.