Agency Human Services Dept

Contractor Arvind Chamoli, Nitin Cheekatla, Mahesh Mancharla

SWIFT Contract Number 166994

Project Name METS

Project Number (if applicable) {Empty}

Summarize purpose of the contract, including why it was necessary: Automate multiple QA functions including but not limited to converting manual regression & smoke tests for DHS application, METS in an effort to reduce increase QA test coverage. In addition to this effort, maintain automation code with ongoing updates (IE Curam Upgrades, RSS, etc.), new test case automation, and improving efficiencies of the automation.
This role developed and executed automation plans and scripts for all phases of QA testing, while communicating effectively, both verbally and written, with all resources involved in a project, and reported defects in a timely and accurate fashion while managing multiple priorities and fostering an environment of team building and coordination. The Quality Assurance Automation Programmer/Developer mentored MN.IT Quality Assurance and Business Analyst resources in Quality Assurance Best Practices while promoting the MN.IT@DHS Quality Assurance processes.

Project Duration

Start Date Tue, 10/01/2019 - 00:00

Original end date Wed, 09/30/2020 - 00:00

Actual end date Fri, 09/30/2022 - 00:00

Did project finish on time? No

Total billable hours utilized (if applicable) 4933

Contract Amounts

Original contract: $225000

Amendments $2

Contract total $676500

Did project finish within budget? No

What was the funding source? METS Regression 47064/47065

Is this a sole source contract? No

If this was a single source contract, explain why the agency determined there was only a single source for the services (if applicable) {Empty}

Evaluator Name Clifton Beyer

Evaluator Email Address clifton.beyer@state.mn.us

Evaluate the contractor's timeliness 9/10

Evaluate the contractor's quality 8/10

Evaluate the contractor's cost 8/10

Evaluate the contractor's overall performance 8/10

Would you engage the contractor's services again? Yes

Describe any negative action taken during the duration of this contract (i.e., termination, pursuit of suspension, etc.): {Empty}

Please rate the overall experience with the contractor 4 - satisfied