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School of Computing Instruction Lecturer Aibek Musaev led their Junior Design section.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cThe Army spends a significant amount of time maintaining, documenting, and repairing equipment that allows them to complete their mission,\u201d said Collins, a U.S. Army veteran. \u201cOur system essentially took the current maintenance process and converted it from an entirely paper-based process to a completely digital one.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe team built a streamlined web application utilizing a set of modern tools that enhance data management, create a user-friendly interface, and ensure seamless operations. The new system improves accountability and visibility across Army maintenance operations by digitizing the intake and tracking processes. It eliminates the risk of lost paperwork and makes it easier for personnel to stay updated on equipment status and repair needs.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E2nd Lt. Noah Parsons, the Army\u2019s point of contact for the project, was impressed with both the product and the team\u2019s professionalism.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cGeorgia Tech students have completed the intake system to perfection,\u201d Parsons said. \u201cThey performed exceptionally and professionally. I cannot stress how great of a job they have done for their class and for the Army as well. Our company intends to start using the intake system as early as next month.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EFor Collins, who served four years in the Army before enrolling at Georgia Tech, the experience was meaningful.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cA large part of my role in the Army involved the very maintenance processes we\u2019ve been working to improve,\u201d he said. \u201cI can\u2019t even count how many hours my coworkers and I spent with the current system. Now, being able to use this new chapter of my life to make meaningful improvements feels incredibly rewarding.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003ECollins also took the lead in communicating with the military client, helping the team navigate strict requirements and non-negotiable specifications.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EWith this system, the Army decided what they wanted, and the team was tasked with delivering exactly that with no variation.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project taught the team critical lessons about ownership, communication, and collaboration under pressure.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003E\u201cCommunication with the client is the absolute most important thing,\u201d Collins said. \u201cYou could have the best programmers in the world, but it won\u2019t matter if you can\u2019t deliver the product the client wants. Meeting often and getting consistent feedback was key.\u201d\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe Army plans to begin using the system as early as June, bringing the students\u2019 work full circle and marking a meaningful contribution to real-world military operations.\u003C\/p\u003E","summary":"","format":"limited_html"}],"field_subtitle":"","field_summary":[{"value":"\u003Cp\u003EA team of Computing students has developed a digital intake system for the U.S. Army, which is set to be implemented as early as next month, transforming a time-consuming, paper-based process into an efficient, modern platform.\u003C\/p\u003E\u003Cp\u003EThe project was part of Computer Science Junior Design Capstone Expo, where students collaborate in teams to build functional software solutions for real-world clients. For team members Jonathan Collins, Joel Cave, Srithan Nalluri, Mark Podrazhansky, and Caden Virant, that client was the U.S. Army. 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