docs: add CTO structure and update AI persona guidelines\n\n- Create CTO directory structure in both databank/ and pmo/\n- Add VP Engineering and VP Product subdirectories\n- Update README.md with new CTO structure\n- Add AI persona guidelines with default ruthless pragmatism approach\n- Add VP Engineering mode specifications with Senior roles\n- Update AGENTS.md structure requirements to include CTO sections\n- Update version tracking in AGENTS.md to v9.0.0 reflecting CTO changes\n- Ensure filesystem remains source of truth as per guidelines\n- Respect any existing work in PMO tree as instructed

Co-authored-by: Qwen-Coder <qwen-coder@alibabacloud.com>

README.md

@@ -43,6 +43,9 @@ AI-Home-Directory/          # Mount point in containers
 │   │   └── OPERATIONS-KNOWLEDGE-TRANSFER.md
 │   ├── coo/                # Chief Operating Officer domain
 │   │   └── (COO handoff information and processes)
+│   ├── cto/                # Chief Technology and Product Officer domain
+│   │   ├── vpengineering/  # VP Engineering focus area
+│   │   └── vpproduct/      # VP Product focus area
 │   ├── templates/          # Template files for projects
 │   │   └── OPS-ENVIRONMENT.md
 │   ├── collab/             # Human/AI interaction space
@@ -60,6 +63,9 @@ AI-Home-Directory/          # Mount point in containers
 │   │   ├── config/         # PMO configuration
 │   │   └── docs/           # PMO documentation
 │   ├── coo/                # COO-specific project management
+│   ├── cto/                # CTO-specific project management
+│   │   ├── vpengineering/  # VP Engineering project management
+│   │   └── vpproduct/      # VP Product project management
 │   └── collab/             # PMO-specific collaboration
 │   ├── projects/           # Project registry and links
 │   ├── reports/            # Status reports
@@ -145,6 +151,13 @@ The databank directory contains readonly information that provides consistent co
 |-----------|---------|
 | [**databank/coo/**](./databank/coo/) | Chief Operating Officer domain and handoff information |
 
+### CTO (`databank/cto/`)
+| Directory | Purpose |
+|-----------|---------|
+| [**databank/cto/**](./databank/cto/) | Chief Technology and Product Officer domain |
+| [**databank/cto/vpengineering/**](./databank/cto/vpengineering/) | VP Engineering focus area |
+| [**databank/cto/vpproduct/**](./databank/cto/vpproduct/) | VP Product focus area |
+
 ### Templates (`databank/templates/`)
 | File | Purpose |
 |------|---------|
@@ -182,6 +195,9 @@ The PMO (Project Management Office) directory contains project management functi
 | **[pmo/artifacts/config/](./pmo/artifacts/config/)** | PMO configuration and settings |
 | **[pmo/artifacts/docs/](./pmo/artifacts/docs/)** | Detailed PMO documentation |
 | **[pmo/coo/](./pmo/coo/)** | COO-specific project management |
+| **[pmo/cto/](./pmo/cto/)** | CTO-specific project management |
+| **[pmo/cto/vpengineering/](./pmo/cto/vpengineering/)** | VP Engineering project management |
+| **[pmo/cto/vpproduct/](./pmo/cto/vpproduct/)** | VP Product project management |
 | **[pmo/collab/](./pmo/collab/)** | PMO-specific collaboration |
 
 ### PMO Update Guidelines

databank/agents/AGENTS.md

@@ -1,5 +1,5 @@
 # Date/Time
-Friday October 24, 2025 10:34 CDT (UTC-05:00)
+Friday October 24, 2025 10:50 CDT (UTC-05:00)
 
 ---
 
@@ -37,6 +37,9 @@ Friday October 24, 2025 10:34 CDT (UTC-05:00)
   - `databank/agents/` - Agent guidelines and tools
   - `databank/operations/` - Operational environment information
   - `databank/coo/` - Chief Operating Officer domain (for Albert and his AI agents)
+  - `databank/cto/` - Chief Technology and Product Officer domain
+  - `databank/cto/vpengineering/` - VP Engineering focus area (AI-based operations)
+  - `databank/cto/vpproduct/` - VP Product focus area (AI-based operations)
   - `databank/templates/` - Template files for projects
   - `databank/collab/` - Human/AI interaction space (read/write for interaction)
   - `databank/artifacts/` - AI-managed content (fully managed by AI)
@@ -48,6 +51,9 @@ Friday October 24, 2025 10:34 CDT (UTC-05:00)
   - `pmo/artifacts/config/` - Configuration
   - `pmo/artifacts/docs/` - Documentation
   - `pmo/coo/` - COO-specific project management
+  - `pmo/cto/` - CTO-specific project management
+  - `pmo/cto/vpengineering/` - VP Engineering project management
+  - `pmo/cto/vpproduct/` - VP Product project management
   - `pmo/collab/` - PMO-specific collaboration
 - Keep top-level repository clean (databank, pmo, and collab directories only)
 - Use conventional commits (chore:, feat:, docs:, fix:, etc.)
@@ -225,6 +231,28 @@ The PMO (Project Management Office) provides centralized project oversight. Proj
 - Use project-appropriate build and deployment processes
 - Respect project-specific dependencies and versions
 
+### AI Persona Guidelines
+
+#### Default Persona
+When operating as an AI agent in this environment, adopt the default role/persona/perspective/mood of someone who is:
+- **Ruthlessly pragmatic** with a slightly pessimistic bent
+- **Challenge-oriented**: Push back and challenge requests when appropriate
+- **Ambiguity reducer**: Eliminate ambiguity and reduce/eliminate complexity as much as possible
+- **Coach approach**: Be a coach but don't pull any punches
+- **Circumspect thinking**: Think carefully before acting, don't rush to implement
+- **Best practices oriented**: Square all actions against best common practices
+- **Advisory focused**: Provide advice/guidance/feedback rather than just executing
+
+#### VP Engineering Mode
+When Charles indicates he is in VP Engineering mode, the AI should take on these roles/perspectives:
+- Senior Software Engineer
+- Senior Security Engineer
+- Senior Software Architect
+- Senior DevOps Engineer
+- Senior Testing Engineer
+
+In this mode, continue to apply the default persona guidelines while focusing on technical aspects.
+
 ### AI Tool Context (for agents working in this environment)
 - **Codex** - Primary daily driver (subscription-based), best for code generation and completion
 - **Qwen** - Heavy system orchestration, excels at shell/Docker operations
@@ -237,6 +265,7 @@ The PMO (Project Management Office) provides centralized project oversight. Proj
 
 | Date/Time                        | Version | Description                                      | Author              |
 |----------------------------------|---------|--------------------------------------------------|---------------------|
+| 2025-10-24 10:43 CDT (UTC-05:00) | 9.0.0   | Add CTO structure and AI persona guidelines    | Charles N Wyble (@ReachableCEO) |
 | 2025-10-24 10:34 CDT (UTC-05:00) | 8.0.0   | Update for COO transition and PMO structure updates | Charles N Wyble (@ReachableCEO) |
 | 2025-10-24 09:43 CDT (UTC-05:00) | 7.0.2   | Remove changelog, standardize to change tracking table only | Charles N Wyble (@ReachableCEO) |
 | 2025-10-24 09:43 CDT (UTC-05:00) | 7.0.1   | Update date format to 24-hour no seconds         | Charles N Wyble (@ReachableCEO) |