Project Summary

We need an intermediate Rust developer to create a command-line interface (CLI) tool for processing and anonymizing sensor data logs from manufacturing equipment, suitable for internal training and educational content.

Detailed Requirements

We're looking for a skilled Rust developer to build a robust CLI application. The core functionality includes:

• Input Handling: The tool must be capable of reading structured sensor data from CSV or similar text-based log files.

• Data Parsing: Accurately parse key columns such as sensor ID, timestamp, measurement value, and unit.

• Anonymization Logic: Implement a configurable anonymization layer. This should include:

• Replacing specific equipment or sensor IDs with generic, non-identifiable placeholders.

• Optionally obfuscating precise timestamps (e.g., rounding to the nearest hour or day, or shifting by a random offset).

• Filtering Capabilities: Allow users to filter data based on various criteria, such as a specific time range, sensor type, or value thresholds.

• Output Generation: The processed and anonymized data should be written to a new file in a user-specified format (e.g., CSV).

• Error Handling: Robust error handling for malformed input files, missing columns, or invalid configuration.

• CLI Interface: A user-friendly command-line interface for specifying input/output paths, anonymization rules, and filtering options.

• Code Quality: The project must be developed with clean, idiomatic Rust code, adhering to best practices.

Deliverables

The successful freelancer will deliver the following:

• Fully Functional Rust CLI Application: A compiled, executable Rust CLI tool that meets all specified requirements.

• Source Code Repository: A well-organized Git repository containing all project source code.

• Comprehensive README.md: A README.md file providing clear instructions on how to build, configure, and use the tool, including examples of command-line usage and an explanation of the anonymization logic.

• Example Files: A set of sample input log files and corresponding anonymized output files to demonstrate functionality.

Timeline & Budget

• Expected Timeline: 1 Week

• Budget Range: $150 - $300