During June 2025, Tim Ross refactored the listener protection logic in the skupperproject/skupper repository to improve configurability and security for RouterAccess resources. He introduced the IsNotProtectedListener predicate in Go, enabling explicit identification of protected listeners and supporting more flexible resource creation. This targeted change addressed an issue where protected status was previously applied too broadly, now limiting it to initial-config listeners. Tim also updated documentation to accurately reflect the new function name, ensuring clarity for future maintainers. His work demonstrated a focused application of code maintenance, documentation, and networking skills within a Kubernetes context, delivering a well-scoped feature.