CTO's AI Governance Maturity Model

Security
Ad Hoc (High Risk)

Developers are free to run code-generating tools as they wish without oversight.

Managed

Security checking tools are defined but run manually at specific testing stages.

Optimized (Baytech Std)

Automated SAST/DAST security checks run on all AI commits.

Quality & Debt
Ad Hoc (High Risk)

Speed and experimentation are prioritized over integration. AI debt increases with each cycle.

Managed

Teams actively identify where technical debt accumulates in data workflows.

Optimized (Baytech Std)

Prioritize common solutions that unlock reuse, portability, and platform flexibility.

Governance
Ad Hoc (High Risk)

Implementing tools without a clear strategy. No oversight on usage frequency or scope.

Managed

Strategy document exists outlining good and bad practices for AI coding tools.

Optimized (Baytech Std)

Debt modeling integrated into portfolio governance; managers repay debt systematically.

Ad Hoc: High Risk
Managed: Controlled
Optimized: High Value
A framework for assessing organizational readiness for AI development. Baytech helps organizations move from 'Ad Hoc' (High Risk) to 'Optimized' (High Value).