Energy Consumption Dashboard Specification
NZO - Open Energy (Omnis)
Background
I joined the project after a partial specification phase conducted by an external party, which had not matured into a clear and actionable document for development. The project aimed to build a website featuring advanced dashboards for monitoring electricity consumption in Israel.
Main Challenges
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Incomplete and non-actionable existing specification
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High complexity of data coming from multiple sources
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Need to understand external data and translate it into a new presentation layer
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Converting complex datasets into clear and intuitive visual dashboards
Objective
To complete a detailed and structured system specification that would enable the development of data-driven dashboards with a clear and accessible user experience.
My Role
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Leading and completing the system specification phase
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Deep dive into data structures and understanding data sources
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Working closely with the client and design team
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Building a solid foundation for the development phase
What I Did in Practice
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Analyzed the existing specification and identified gaps
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Took full ownership of the specification process and redefined it
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Gained deep understanding of data sources and their usage
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Reviewed external systems and extracted insights for improvement
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Wrote a detailed system specification document
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Prepared data source documentation and system diagrams
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Collaborated closely with the design team to translate requirements into UI concepts
Outcome
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Delivered a complete and clear specification document that served as the foundation for development
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Aligned client, design, and development teams for the next stages of the project
My Unique Contribution
I stepped into a complex project at a challenging stage, completed an unfinished specification, and transformed complex data into a clear and actionable development plan.