How Barracuda's CIO Developed A Flexible Strategy For Responsible AI
InformationWeek, Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
Barracuda's CIO uses an AI council and cost visibility to move fast without creating shadow AI.
Barracuda CIO Siroui Mushegian describes building governance and visibility controls that let the company adopt AI quickly without losing control.
She created an AI council with cross-functional subcommittees specifically to head off shadow IT and keep spending visible, noting that AI carries a popularity and urgency unlike past digital transformations.
Mushegian balances enthusiasm against caution, flagging unsafe AI behaviours and the need for sustained employee education. She also argues for far greater organisational awareness of token costs, and voices concern about how the largest AI vendors may shape coming regulation.