Over the past several months, George has gone well above and beyond his core responsibilities on the METplus team, stepping up in a major way to support evolving cybersecurity requirements. He proactively expanded his expertise in GitHub Actions, containerization, and cybersecurity scanning tools, and applied that knowledge to develop creative, effective solutions that keep METplus on track for hitting necessary milestones. His ability to adapt quickly while maintaining high technical standards has been critical to the success of this effort. In addition to his technical prowess, George approaches this work with a consistently positive attitude, a sprinkle of humor (and expert meme usage), and ever-present reliability. He engages thoughtfully with sponsors, communicates clearly and respectfully, and brings a sense of calm to what has been a high-pressure, fast-moving environment. His strong work ethic, collaborative spirit, and commitment to delivering high-quality, community software exemplify the very best of our lab’s culture!