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    Kriv AI
    Core Offering

    AI Readiness Assessment & Governance Framework

    A structured AI maturity assessment to move your AI from scattered pilots to a model AI governance framework. Our AI governance consulting helps you validate data, models, and operations ensuring responsible AI adoption.

    • Assess compliance with our comprehensive AI compliance assessment.
    • Identify compliance and security gaps before they become audit findings.
    • Prioritize use cases with real ROI and clear owners.
    • Get a phased roadmap from pilot to governed production.
    Take the AI Maturity Quiz

    AI Readiness Checklist

    Sample Output

    Overall AI Maturity

    2.3/ 5

    Developing Stage

    Data
    2.8
    Governance
    1.9
    Models
    2.5
    Operations
    2.1

    Example outputs included:

    Maturity ScoreRisk MapUse Case Portfolio90-Day Roadmap

    Most AI Initiatives Fail in Governance, Not Models

    The technology is rarely the bottleneck. The real barriers are organizational.

    The AI Paradox: Organizations invest millions in AI tools and talent, run promising pilots, yet see little bottom-line impact. The models work. The dashboards are built. But nothing makes it to production.

    The biggest blockers aren't technical—they're data readiness, fragmented tooling, lack of governance, and no clear roadmap from experimentation to value.

    In healthcare and life sciences, this challenge is amplified by regulation. HIPAA, GDPR, clinical quality requirements, and audit trails aren't optional—they're table stakes. Shadow AI deployments create risk. Ungoverned models erode trust.

    The solution isn't more tools. It's clarity on where you stand and a governed path forward.

    Does this sound familiar?

    We have AI pilots but nothing in production.
    We're unsure if our AI workflows are HIPAA-aligned.
    Data is siloed across EHR, CRM, Excel, and vendors.
    No clear AI owner across IT, data, and compliance.
    Leadership is asking for ROI but we can't show it.
    We've invested in tools but don't have a strategy.

    If two or more feel true, the AI Readiness & Governance Assessment is likely your best first step.

    What the Assessment Covers

    A comprehensive, four-pillar diagnostic that leaves no stone unturned.

    Data & Infrastructure Readiness

    We assess your data sources, quality, accessibility, and lineage. We evaluate your cloud and data platforms—AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake—and identify gaps for AI workloads.

    • Data source inventory & quality assessment
    • Cloud platform evaluation
    • Integration & accessibility gaps

    Use Case & Value Mapping

    We inventory your current and planned AI use cases, align them with business value and feasibility, and prioritize 3–5 'high-ROI, low-regret' candidates for your first governed initiatives.

    • Use case inventory & prioritization
    • Value vs. feasibility analysis
    • Quick-win identification

    Governance, Risk & Compliance

    We review your governance policies against HIPAA, GDPR, and industry-specific regulations. We map to frameworks like NIST AI RMF and identify risks around bias, access control, and auditability.

    • Policy & compliance gap analysis
    • NIST AI RMF alignment check
    • Bias & fairness risk assessment

    Operating Model & Talent

    We assess roles and responsibilities across IT, data, and compliance. We understand your current MLOps and automation practices and suggest an initial operating model for governed AI.

    • Role & responsibility mapping
    • MLOps maturity assessment
    • Operating model recommendations

    What You Receive

    Tangible artifacts designed for action, not just analysis.

    Executive Summary & Maturity Score

    A concise document for C-suite summarizing findings, overall AI maturity level, and key recommendations.

    Risk & Gap Map

    Visual mapping of key risks and gaps across data, governance, and operations—with severity ratings.

    Prioritized AI Use Case Portfolio

    Clear list of recommended use cases with effort vs. impact scoring and suggested owners.

    Phased Roadmap (60–180 Days)

    Simple phased plan: what to do first, next, and later—including pilot candidates and quick wins.

    Delivery Format

    Delivered as: Presentation (PDF/Slides) + optional 60–90 min workshop with your leadership team.

    Language Support

    Primary: English. Discussion support available in Hindi, German, Chinese, Bengali, and Marathi if needed.

    How the Assessment Works

    A focused, 3–4 week engagement designed for minimal disruption and maximum clarity.

    01

    Discover

    Week 0–1

    Kickoff call, stakeholder interviews (IT, data, compliance, business). We request access to relevant architecture and policy documents.

    02

    Diagnose

    Week 1–2

    Deep-dive into data, tools, use cases, and governance artifacts. We conduct maturity scoring and risk mapping using our proprietary framework.

    03

    Design

    Week 2–3

    Draft roadmap, use case portfolio, and recommended operating model. Internal review and refinement with your team's input.

    04

    Debrief

    Week 3–4

    Final presentation with key stakeholders. Hand-off of all artifacts. Optional proposal for pilot implementation or ongoing governance support.

    Who This Assessment Is For

    Designed for regulated organizations ready to move from AI experimentation to governed production.

    Organizations

    • Healthcare providers and life sciences companies ($20M–$300M revenue range)
    • Pharma R&D divisions with scattered AI experiments
    • Regulated mid-market organizations exploring LLMs and automation
    • Organizations on AWS, Azure, or Databricks looking to operationalize AI

    Key Stakeholders

    CTO / CIO

    Under pressure to show ROI on AI spend without increasing operational risk.

    Chief Data / Analytics Officer

    Struggling to move from dashboards and pilots to production AI.

    Compliance / Risk Lead

    Worried about shadow AI and ungoverned models creating audit findings.

    Operations Leader

    Looking for automation that actually works within existing workflows.

    Outcomes You Can Expect

    Walk away with more than a report—walk away with direction.

    Clarity

    A shared understanding of your AI maturity, risks, and opportunities across IT, data, and compliance.

    Confidence

    Confidence that your next AI steps won't clash with HIPAA/GDPR or internal policies.

    Focus

    A prioritized roadmap of 3–5 AI initiatives that can actually be delivered in the next 6–12 months.

    Not a generic checklist.

    This assessment is tailored to your stack—AWS, Azure, Databricks, Snowflake, Zapier, Power Automate—and your regulatory environment. We don't apply cookie-cutter frameworks. We meet you where you are.

    Structured, Fixed-Scope Engagement

    We run the AI Readiness & Governance Assessment as a fixed-scope engagement, so you know exactly what you get and when you get it. No surprises, no scope creep.

    3–4 weeks typical engagement
    Fixed price with clear scope

    Most clients complete the assessment with their teams investing a manageable number of hours in workshops and interviews—typically 6–10 hours total across stakeholders.

    Learn how we price engagements

    Common Questions

    Quick answers about the AI Readiness & Governance Assessment.

    Ready to map your AI readiness and governance gaps?

    Start with a focused, 3–4 week assessment and walk away with a clear, governed roadmap. No pressure, no fluff—just clarity on your next steps.

    Or contact us with a specific question