Automated License & Registration System (ALARS) — Massachusetts
The ALARS modernization initiative transformed Massachusetts’ DMV management system, replacing outdated processes with a structured, traceable, and scalable requirements framework. I led requirements extraction from the RFP, established documentation standards, and ensured alignment across technical and functional teams.
Overview
As Functional Manager, I was responsible for defining and organizing the requirements foundation for the ALARS modernization effort. This included extracting and elaborating requirements from the state’s RFP, establishing a requirements management plan, and ensuring traceability across all deliverables. My work enabled the project to move from concept to structured execution with clarity and alignment.
Key Outcomes
- Established a comprehensive requirements management plan ensuring full traceability across functional and technical artifacts
- Created standardized use‑case and documentation templates in Rational Requirements Composer (RRC)
- Streamlined requirements elaboration, reducing ambiguity and improving cross‑team alignment
- Provided executive‑level visibility into requirements progress and risks
Responsibilities
- Led requirements extraction and elaboration directly from the state’s RFP
- Developed and implemented a requirements management and traceability plan
- Designed use‑case models and artifact templates to standardize documentation
- Coordinated with functional, technical, and QA teams to ensure alignment
- Identified risks, monitored progress, and provided updates to the executive steering committee
Tools & Methods
- Rational Requirements Composer (RRC)
- Use‑case modeling and documentation
- Requirements traceability frameworks
- Stakeholder and cross‑team coordination