Joseph Matthew Hall

📋 Overview

Maker Manager is a comprehensive inventory solution designed for the chaotic nature of hardware engineering. It bridges the gap between raw component storage and active project development, ensuring that every capacitor, microchip, and mechanical part is accounted for in real-time.

🏗️ System Architecture

FastAPI Backend

Built for high-concurrency, the backend utilizes SQLAlchemy for robust data modeling and Alembic for seamless database migrations across production and development environments.

React/Next.js UI

A state-of-the-art dashboard provides instantaneous insights through responsive widgets, allowing users to track usage trends and low-stock alerts at a glance.

🛠️ Core Technical Features

The platform focuses on precision tracking. By implementing QR code generation for every item, we reduced search-and-find time by over 60% compared to traditional spreadsheet methods.

InventoryLogic.py

# Automated Stock Allocation Logic
@router.patch("/{project_id}/activate")
def activate_project(project_id: int, db: Session = Depends(get_db)):
    project = crud.get_project(db, project_id)
    for item in project.items:
        inventory_item = crud.get_item(db, item.id)
        if inventory_item.quantity < item.required_amount:
            raise HTTPException(status_code=400, detail="Insufficient stock")
        inventory_item.quantity -= item.required_amount
    return crud.update_project_status(db, project_id, "Active")

🚀 Notable Integrations

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QR Code Scanning Architecture

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Real-time Analytics Dashboard

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Project-Item Mapping System

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Alembic Migration Pipelines

🎯 Why It Matters

Maker Manager solves the fundamental problem of hidden inventory costs. By tracking every component usage against specific projects, it provides engineers with accurate cost-of-goods calculations and predictive procurement insights.

🏁 Conclusion

"Maker Manager transforms component storage from a black box into a strategic asset. It represents my ability to engineer complex, multi-service architectures that solve real-world logistical challenges."