During January 2026, Shlyaeva focused on improving code clarity in the JCSDA-internal/ufo-data repository by refactoring ice-related variables within the geovals files. The work involved renaming variables to align with established naming conventions, which enhanced maintainability and reduced ambiguity for future development. Shlyaeva applied data management and file handling skills to ensure that the changes were comprehensive and traceable, consolidating updates into a single commit. Although no bugs were addressed during this period, the targeted refactor established a cleaner baseline for future enhancements in ice-data handling, demonstrating careful attention to code organization and long-term project sustainability.