Solution Teams
During the Detailed Design Forum (DDF), a technical solution will be architected and designed to meet all the detailed functional requirements identified during Phase two. During this period, DDF activities will be performed in an iterative fashion using five Solution Teams. The Solution Teams are responsible for performing detailed design activities for assigned units of work. They develop software use cases, document solution specifications and identify, manage and mitigate risks and issues. There are five Solution Teams.
Solution Teams are led by a CSI technical solution coordinator and consist of:
- A CSI business/systems analyst
- A developer
- Process coordinators
- Business partners
- Subject matter experts (internal and external)
- SAIC/3M technical and business design analysts
Building A House
You can think of the CSI project much like building a house. During phase one, DMV employees, subject matter experts and business partners told the CSI team or the "builder" that we, DMV, wanted to build a new house. Throughout the first phase, the CSI team conducted research to provide property locations while further determining if DMV could move forward with building the house.
In phase two, business process re-engineering sessions helped DMV decide on specifications for the new house. Employees, subject matter experts and business partners told the "builder" they wanted a two-story colonial style house with brick exterior, five bedrooms, four bathrooms, hardwood floors, a three car garage, security system and a pool. Employees, subject matter experts and business partners asked to include everything that would make living in the house easier, more efficient and more secure.
Now, in phase three, the "builder" (CSI Team) is creating a blueprint of DMV's new house. DMV will receive a cost estimate on the final project, including a breakdown cost of all the individual items. From there, DMV will decide what's critical to have. Items that are important or desirable, but not critical such as stainless steel appliances and a pool, will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
In this analogy, the Solution Teams are working with subject matter experts and business partners throughout phase three to ensure the final blueprint of the new system meets everyone's needs and specifications, before proceeding to development.
Once a final blueprint is developed and approved by DMV, VITA and other important parties, DMV can "break ground" on the new house. This is the second part of phase three, the development and testing phase.
Solution Team activities will be completed by April 2010.