added utils.py

[snikithasiddavatam]

Mentor Review Checklist

• [] Verify all changes are within specific fellow project directory (unless permitted)
• [] Verify correctness of code
• [] Verify code is commented in meaningful way
• [] Verify any github actions complete successfully
• [] Verify code has been tested (manually or adds testing)
• [] Verify merge conflicts are resolved
• [] (Optional) Verify documentation exists
• [] (Optional) Other fellow review of changes

Adding Github Actions Checklist

• [] New action only triggers when fellow project directory changes
• [] New action executes specifies working-directory as fellow project directory