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Utility Meter Tracking System

A working utility-record and billing system created to improve a manual process used by a family business.

Node.jsMongoDBTelegram Bot API
Project status
Working prototype
My role
Independent full-stack developer
Illustration for Utility Meter Tracking System
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The problem

Meter readings, billing calculations, and receipt delivery were handled manually, making the process slow and historical records difficult to organize.

The solution

I developed a working system that stores meter records, calculates billing information, generates reports, and sends completed receipts through Telegram. The project was designed around the real workflow of my family's business rather than as a tutorial exercise.

Technical highlights

  • Structured storage for meter readings and customer records
  • Automated billing calculations
  • Report and receipt generation
  • Telegram delivery for completed receipts
  • Workflow designed from a real operational need

Outcome

What I learned

The prototype demonstrates how a small local business process can be translated into a maintainable digital workflow with automation and centralized records.

Current state

Limitations and status

The system works, but it has not reached wider users in my village because local adoption and operating conditions still need to be resolved.