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Nov 2023 - Nov 2023 • 3 min read

On Farm Tea Module - OSS Planters (Android)

The On Farm Tea module is a key part of the OSS Planters Android application, designed to streamline and modernize tea plantation management. I was fully responsible for developing this module from the ground up, handling every stage from initial planning and design to final deployment.

Status
Completed

On Farm Tea Module - OSS Planters

🎯 Business Context & Goals

  • Part of an enterprise platform used to manage day-to-day tea plantation operations.
  • Replace manual, paper-based tracking for attendance, production, and quality with a mobile workflow.
  • Give supervisors real-time visibility into what is happening in the field.

🧩 My Role & Responsibilities

  • Sole Android developer responsible for architecture, implementation, and deployment.
  • Translated operational requirements from plantation stakeholders into flows and UI.
  • Ensured the module worked reliably in remote areas with poor connectivity.

📊 Impact & Outcomes

  • Improved accuracy and timeliness of production and attendance data.
  • Helped supervisors and management make faster, better-informed decisions.
  • Delivered a module that became a core part of daily operations in the OSS Planters app.

Overview

As the sole Android developer, I architected, built, and delivered the entire On Farm Tea module for the OSS Planters app an enterprise solution for modernizing tea plantation management. I managed the project end-to-end, from requirements gathering and design to deployment and user training.

Project Highlights

  • End-to-End Ownership: Led the full development lifecycle, including planning, architecture, UI/UX, coding, testing, optimization, and documentation.
  • Seamless Integration: Collaborated with backend, UI/UX, and QA teams to ensure robust integration and a smooth user experience.
  • Production-Ready Delivery: Released a reliable, scalable module now used daily by field teams and supervisors.

Key Features

  • Digital Check-In & Attendance: Real-time check-in for tea pickers and staff, improving accountability and data accuracy.
  • Production Tracking: End-to-end monitoring of tea leaf picking, weighing, and delivery.
  • Master Data Management: Centralized management for pickers, fields, and production units.
  • Quality Control: Integrated workflows for quality analysis and reporting.
  • Supervisor Dashboards: Tools and dashboards for supervisors and admins to oversee operations.
  • Offline Functionality: Full data entry and access in remote areas, with automatic sync when connectivity is restored.
  • In-App Notifications: Alerts and reminders to keep teams informed and on task.

Tech Stack

  • Java (Android SDK)
  • RESTful API Integration
  • SQLite (local storage)
  • Material Design (UI/UX)
  • Firebase (notifications)

Impact & Achievements

  • Efficiency Gains: Significantly improved operational efficiency and data reliability for tea plantation management.
  • Independent Delivery: Demonstrated ability to deliver a complex, business-critical Android module independently.
  • Adoption: The module is now a core part of the OSS Planters app, actively used in daily field operations.

Development Timeline

  • Requirements & Planning: 2 weeks
  • Architecture & UI/UX Design: 2 weeks
  • Core Development: 4 weeks
  • Integration & Testing: 2 weeks
  • Optimization & Bug Fixes: 1 week
  • Deployment & Training: 1 week

Total Duration: ~12 weeks (3 months)

This project showcases my expertise in Android development, problem-solving, and my ability to take full ownership of complex features making me a strong candidate for freelance and client-driven projects.