Internal Product
Parameter Management System
Turned a hard-to-navigate data model into a searchable internal tool teams could actually work in.
A thesis project in a Volvo environment where I designed and built an internal full-stack system for managing large sets of product parameters with more structure, faster lookup, and better day-to-day usability.
Challenge
The problem to solve
Teams needed a better way to collect, understand, and work with large amounts of parameter data. The existing workflow made it difficult to search, compare, and trust the information quickly, which slowed down everyday internal work.
Direction
The approach
I built an internal parameter management system with a clearer information structure, focused filtering, and a backend designed for reliable retrieval. The goal was not just to display data, but to make the data easier to navigate and act on.
Execution
How I approached it
- 01
Mapped the core user task around finding the right parameter quickly, then shaped the interface around searchability and context.
- 02
Designed the API and MySQL schema to support efficient lookups and predictable data relationships.
- 03
Built the React frontend and connected it to a Node.js backend with an emphasis on clarity, performance, and maintainability.
Outcome
Result and takeaway
- Delivered a working internal tool that made parameter data more accessible and easier to work with.
- Created a technical foundation that could be extended in later internal development.
- Strengthened my ability to connect UX, data modeling, and backend logic in one coherent product.