Blurbs
Antonio Nieto-Rodriguez
Thinkers50, HBR Author, PMI Fellow, CEO
Practical, insightful, and timely, The Project Management AI Handbook is a must-read for project
professionals navigating the intersection of AI and project management. Dr. Prasad Kodukula and
Guz Vinueza masterfully bridge the gap between theory and practice, offering actionable tools and
real-world examples for both waterfall and agile methodologies. This book is not just a guide—it’s
a roadmap for leveraging AI to transform how projects are managed and value is delivered.
Lee Lambert
A Founder of PMP, PMI Fellow, CEO
I could write a book about the profound insights found in this groundbreaking publication! The
holistic approach taken keeps the reader eager to turn each page, uncovering not only ‘truths’
about AI but also its transformative and practical applications in project management. This book
is a must-read for professionals seeking actionable strategies to integrate AI into their workflows
effectively.
Dr. Gregory Baecher
G.L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering, University of
Maryland; Member, National Academy of Engineering
This pathfinding book provides project managers with a thorough guide to incorporating AI and
ML into project workflows, enhancing risk management, and maximizing efficiency. Whether for
the seasoned professional or the novice, this book will equip you to navigate the complexities of
modern project management.
Joe Campa
PMO Leader, Strategic Excellence Office
Packed with insights, this handbook is a game-changer for leveraging Generative AI tools across
project and portfolio management, spanning both agile and waterfall environments. What truly
sets it apart is its bold focus on the ‘how’—showing real-world applications of GenAI instead of
just hyping its capabilities. Whether your approach is predictive, adaptive, or hybrid, this is the
ultimate resource for anyone ready to harness AI’s potential in any industry.
Balvinder Singh Powar
Co-author of Going Digital, Entrepreneur, and Academic
Knowing one of the authors (Guz) well, I knew that if he wrote a book, it had to be a good one!
It is very hard to capture how to apply a fast-moving innovation like AI into day-to-day work
and projects, as either: 1) it becomes too conceptual, or 2) it is too dense. The authors have managed
to give us a pragmatic and very useful approach to understand the way new technology is
completely changing the world of work and how we can capitalize on it. For many of us who are
unsure how to keep on the pulse and create value in a hyper-fast and confusing world, I want to
deeply thank the authors for their wonderful contribution via this book and wish them all the
success they deserve.
Dr. Michael O’Connor
Senior Research Program Director, Medtronic; Adjunct Professor,
Purdue University and University of Maryland
The Project Management Al Handbook is a timely collection of Al topics in the project management
profession. The focus is on how to apply Al tools effectively in project management. I
have been waiting for a book like this that focuses on the practical applications of Al in project
management. I plan to put forward the knowledge from this book to provide successful AI PM
solutions in my organization.”
Jeff F. Zircher
Senior Program Implementation Manager, Burns & McDonnell
The Project Management AI Handbook is an essential guide for professionals looking to harness
the power of generative AI in both agile and traditional waterfall project environments. Dr.
Prasad Kodukula and Guz Vinueza bring decades of expertise to demystify AI’s role in project
and portfolio management, offering a practical, hands-on approach filled with real-world use
cases. This book stands out to me as it bridges the gap between AI theory and actionable application,
enabling project managers to leverage AI for smarter decision making, risk mitigation,
and enhanced productivity. With clear explanations, case studies, and prompt engineering
techniques, it provides an indispensable roadmap for integrating AI into everyday project tasks.
Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to AI, this book is a must-read for staying ahead
in the rapidly evolving landscape of project management.”
Dr. Ricardo Vargas
PMI Fellow, Founder of PMOtto.ai, Former Chairman of PMI
We live in an era of unprecedented volatility, where AI is reshaping industries in a way we’ve
never seen before. The Project Management AI Handbook offers a timely and practical guide to
integrating generative AI into both agile and waterfall environments. Prasad Kodukula and Guz
Vinueza provide an entirely transformative perspective on how AI can enhance decision making,
streamline processes, and elevate project management to new levels of efficiency. A must-read for
any project leader looking to stay ahead in the AI-driven future!”
Professor Siva K. Balasubramanian
Harold L. Stuart Chair in Business, Stuart School of
Business, Illinois Tech
The field of project management is experiencing extraordinary influence and growth. This book
captures the essence of the impact of artificial intelligence on project management, in all its subtleties
and nuances. Both authors share backgrounds with rich expertise in both domains, so
readers will benefit from their extraordinarily insightful observations. As AI marches relentlessly
forward to transform multiple domains, this is the only book I know that masterfully and comprehensively
captures that transformation story for project management.
Juan Pablo Guerrero Daw
Head of Tax & Legal, KPMG, Chile
Revolutionary and insightful, The Project Management AI Handbook is an indispensable resource
for project professionals eager to harness the power of AI. The authors provide a masterful
blend of theory and practical application, offering tools and real-world examples that span both
waterfall and agile methodologies. This book is more than a guide—it’s a strategic blueprint for
transforming project management through AI, ensuring projects are not only managed but optimized
for success. Having real cases makes it very understandable for readers and professionals
from different areas.
Fernando Yepez
Adjunct Faculty in Project Management, University of Chicago
As a business leader and scholar, I am always on the lookout for resources that bridge emerging
technology with practical application. The Project Management AI Handbook by Dr. Prasad S.
Kodukula and Guz Vinueza does exactly that. It provides an accessible yet comprehensive guide to
leveraging AI in project management, offering real-world use cases across both waterfall and agile
methodologies. It moves beyond theory to show how AI can enhance decision making, streamline
workflows, and automate critical project management tasks. The authors do a remarkable job of
making AI practical and actionable for today’s project professionals. For anyone looking to stay
ahead in the evolving landscape of project management—whether a student, practitioner, or executive—
this book is an invaluable resource. I highly recommend it as a must-read for those who
want to integrate AI into their project management toolkit
Jose Beuses
PMO Director, Dow Inc.
Propel your project management skills with the power of AI! This book provides you with practical
applications and real-world case studies on AI-powered project management, which will
help you to deliver more efficient, effective, and reliable projects. Dr. Prasad Kodukula and Guz
Vinueza’s know-how shines through on every page of the book, illustrating us with practical
applications of Gen AI to better predict project outcomes, develop project management plans,
streamline work processes, or simply automate routine tasks. A valuable resource for project
managers and teams looking to thrive in a rapidly changing world. A must-read for any project
management professional looking to stay ahead of the game.”
Vijay K. Verma
PMI Fellow, The PMI David I. Cleland Project Management Literature
Award Winner
In a rapidly evolving landscape where countless books explore what generative AI can do, The
Project Management AI Handbook by Prasad S. Kodukula and Guz Vinueza is a game changer
because it stands out by focusing on how to apply it effectively. This book bridges the gap between
theoretical AI concepts and practical, actionable applications in project management. The
authors go beyond theory, presenting more than 50 practical use cases of AI in both waterfall and
agile environments, offering actionable insights for real-world project execution. A key differentiator
is that this book does not just cover AI applications; it also provides a primer on project
management methodologies, making it an invaluable resource for both seasoned professionals
and newcomers to the field. For any project management practitioner looking to harness AI to
enhance efficiency, decision making, and strategic execution, this book is an essential read.”
Kyle Brown
IBM Fellow, Vice President, CTO to the CIO, IBM
The Project Management AI Handbook is a delightful, down-to-earth guide on how project managers
can navigate the hype around generative AI and instead discover how they can use it to improve
their productivity. It provides practical guidance from real-world examples and addresses
concerns and shortcomings head-on. Highly recommended.”
Dr. Gregory Baecher
G.L. Martin Institute Professor of Engineering, University of
Maryland; Member, National Academy of Engineering
This pathfinding book provides project managers with a thorough guide to incorporating AI and
ML into project workflows, enhancing risk management, and maximizing efficiency. Whether for
the seasoned professional or the novice, this book will equip you to navigate the complexities of
modern project management.
Joe Campa
PMO Leader, Strategic Excellence Office
Packed with insights, this handbook is a game-changer for leveraging Generative AI tools across
project and portfolio management, spanning both agile and waterfall environments. What truly
sets it apart is its bold focus on the ‘how’—showing real-world applications of GenAI instead of
just hyping its capabilities. Whether your approach is predictive, adaptive, or hybrid, this is the
ultimate resource for anyone ready to harness AI’s potential in any industry.