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Overview: We are a group of Information Technology students from Bukidnon State University who came together to create Aqualert, an innovative solution for real-time monitoring and prediction of full catch basins. This project is part of our final capstone requirement, where we aim to address real-life problems with the skills we've learned.
Our Vision and Mission: Our vision is to develop solutions that contribute to our community by combining technology and environmental sustainability. Through this project, we want to create a tool that helps our city prevent floods and manage water resources better.
The idea for Aqualert came from seeing how frequent flooding affects our city. After talking with local officials from the City Environment and Natural Resources Office (CENRO), we realized that there was a need for a more efficient way to monitor water levels in catch basins. That’s how our team decided to build Aqualert, a system that combines IoT and real-time data to help monitor these areas.
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Team Members
The development team consists of Cristina G. Alsola, Kenth John B. Caseros, Trixia Gwen T. Egos, and Jessica R. Villaroza. The collaboration started as part of our Capstone Project, drawing on each team member's strengths in programming, IoT integration, and environmental management.
Formation:
Cristina G. Alsola: Frontend Developer, responsible for user interface design, ensuring the platform is user-friendly and intuitive. Cristina has experience in responsive web design and interactive maps.
Kenth John B. Caseros: Lead Developer, specializing in backend development and IoT sensor integration. Kenth has a deep interest in cloud technologies and real-time data systems.
Trixia Gwen T. Egos: Lead Project Manager, overseeing the project's progress and ensuring deadlines are met. Trixia has a background in project management and system design.
Jessica R. Villaroza: Systems Analyst, managing system architecture, and quality assurance. Jessica brings expertise in system flow analysis and data management.
Partnerships:
We collaborated with CENRO and local government offices to understand the challenges they face. Their feedback was crucial in shaping the features of Aqualert to ensure the system meets the environmental and regulatory needs of Malaybalay City.
Community Engagement:
User feedback from city staff has been vital in refining our system, especially during pilot testing phases in flood-prone areas. We actively seek suggestions from end-users to improve system usability.
Ongoing Projects:
We are working on expanding the capabilities of Aqualert, including advanced predictive algorithms to better anticipate flooding events. We also hope to extend this project to more areas within Malaybalay City and even other towns in the future.
Long-Term Vision:
Our goal is to implement Aqualert city-wide and eventually extend it to other municipalities facing similar challenges, while continuously innovating in sustainable urban management systems. We are committed to learning and innovating, not only for this project but throughout our careers as IT professionals. We aim to develop solutions that positively impact society.
