Saras Vanch developed a secret-aware loop transformation pass for the google/heir repository, focusing on supporting mixed secretness in loop iteration arguments. By implementing a peeling-first-iteration technique in C++ using MLIR, Saras enabled the compiler to handle secret and non-secret data types within the same loop construct. This approach improved compatibility with secure data workflows and reduced the need for manual code adaptation in downstream pipelines. The work demonstrated depth in compiler design and intermediate representation transformation, with careful attention to code provenance and collaboration through co-authored commits. No major bugs were reported, reflecting a focused and robust engineering effort.