In Week 7 of the Verifone project, we focused on advancing several key tasks, despite an early test submission limiting our accomplishments. Our team held a productive meeting where we finalized the PDR presentation and presented it to John during a dedicated session. This meeting helped clarify the next steps for our project, setting the stage for future progress.

We collaborated on exploratory data analysis (EDA) and successfully onboarded team members to work with HiPerGator, enhancing our data processing capabilities. The Feature Engineering team made substantial progress by identifying key features during the EDA process and wrapping up preliminary feature engineering ideas, which will soon be reviewed by John for further feedback. Meanwhile, the UI team developed a demo showcasing how each element interacts with the platform, highlighting critical components of the interface.

Looking ahead, our primary focus will be on developing the Product Design Specifications (PDS), as outlined in our project plan. The Feature Engineering team will continue EDA efforts, incorporating feedback from Verifone engineers to refine their approach. Additionally, our entire team plans to visit Verifone Headquarters to receive new data, which will further guide our project. Liaison engineers will review our project requirements and provide feedback to ensure everything aligns with our objectives.

As we wrap up this week, we’re excited about what’s ahead and look forward to pushing the project forward with the upcoming visit to Verifone Headquarters. Stay tuned for more updates next week!