MicroFlavours Project

When I decided to begin my studies during a global pandemic, I knew that it would come with numerous challenges. Less practical experience, an abundance of online classes, and limited social interaction were all part of the package. As someone without a technical background when I started, I understood that I was in for two demanding years.

When I received my first project, it was an immediate revelation of the possibilities in the world of technology. It was a Brussels-based company specializing in Micro farming—a system that is poised to become the norm in the future for feeding the vast population on our planet. Each plant is meticulously supplied with the right nutrients, acidity, and light to extract maximum flavor and nutrition. These systems are brimming with sensors. It was our opportunity to showcase our finest talents.

So, the client faced a challenge: they had built an impressive system that automated the constant supply of all substances and water. However, they still had to manually record various values, resulting in a lot of paperwork and unnecessary time consumption.

Our task was to create a prototype of their microfarm and convince the client that enhancing their existing systems with a digital dashboard, where all values could be recorded, would be more efficient. We worked collaboratively as a team. My role as a leader involved overseeing everyone’s schedules and ensuring the proper functioning of the technologies we planned to use. It was a hybrid role, so to speak. Over the course of a week, we built everything and presented it to the client.

After completing this project, the client was convinced. They took the necessary steps to digitize their data. Interestingly, I’ve heard that their company is now receiving more and more requests from various industries. It’s a testament to the importance of timely data digitization using our IoT applications.

This project fueled my curiosity for the world of Electronics, Networking, and Coding.