Natalie implemented an automated CodeQL security analysis workflow for the chainguard-dev/apko repository, focusing on enhancing CI/CD security practices. She designed and integrated a GitHub Actions workflow using YAML, enabling CodeQL checks for Go code on every push, pull request to the main branch, and on a weekly schedule. By enabling autobuild mode for Go, Natalie ensured comprehensive code coverage and streamlined vulnerability detection. Her work improved the repository’s security posture by automating early detection and remediation of vulnerabilities. The project demonstrated her skills in CI/CD, security tooling integration, and workflow automation, delivering measurable improvements in process reliability and security.