Leading With AI Agents - by Reddy Mallidi (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

"A well-researched and approachable AI integration handbook for business leaders." - Kirkus Reviews (Recommended)

Have you delivered over $150 million in savings with AI, or do you want to learn from someone who has?

Transform your organization with AI agents that think, act, and deliver results. While most companies experiment with ChatGPT or basic automation, visionary leaders are deploying intelligent agents that revolutionize operations, enhance customer experiences, and create sustainable competitive advantages.

Recognized as a #1 Bestseller in multiple categories within days of launch, this book is authored by Reddy Mallidi-a C-suite leader who has generated over $150M in annual savings from AI initiatives for Fortune 2000 companies. This is not another high-level overview. It is a tactical leader's playbook packed with proven frameworks, real case studies, and actionable strategies for operationalizing intelligent agents at scale.

What You'll Master:

• • Strategic Foundation: Understand what distinguishes AI agents from simple automation and when they deliver maximum ROI
  • Architectural Excellence: Design robust agent systems using proven patterns from reactive workflows to autonomous multi-agent networks
  • Practical Implementation: Navigate the complete development lifecycle with frameworks, tools, and best practices
  • Enterprise Orchestration: Manage complex agent ecosystems with MLOps, monitoring, and governance at scale
  • Measurable Impact: Calculate business value and optimize performance across customer service, finance, healthcare, and operations
  • Responsible Deployment: Implement comprehensive security, ethics, and governance frameworks for trustworthy AI

From BMC Software's revenue intelligence agent MIKI to Amazon's warehouse automation, the book reveals how leading organizations are already reshaping industries through intelligent agents. Whether you're a CEO evaluating AI strategy, a CTO planning implementation, or a business leader seeking competitive advantage, this comprehensive guide provides the strategic insight and operational roadmap to transform AI agents from costly experiments into profit-driving assets.

The future belongs to organizations that master AI agents. Start building your competitive advantage today.

Target Audience: C-suite executives, tech and business leaders, and professionals.

Review Quotes

"Leading with AI Agents is the definitive guide for executives ready to move beyond AI experimentation to enterprise-scale deployment. Reddy Mallidi combines deep technical expertise with proven business acumen to deliver a comprehensive framework for building intelligent agent ecosystems. His systematic approach to agent architecture, governance, and ROI measurement provides the strategic clarity CFOs need to justify and scale AI investments. This book transforms complex AI concepts into actionable business strategy."

-- Scott Herren, Former CFO, Cisco and Board Member, Rubrik

"As someone who had the responsibility for managing and architecting enterprise infrastructure for companies like Salesforce and FICO, I recognize the depth of technical insight in Leading with AI Agents. Reddy's systematic approach to MLOps, multi-agent system management, and architecture discussions mirrors the operational discipline required for mission-critical systems. This is a technical blueprint for CXOs ready to operationalize intelligent automation at enterprise scale. The agent revolution demands this level of engineering insight and rigor."

-- Claus Moldt, Former CTO and CIO, FICO, Salesforce

"Leading with AI Agents cuts through the AI hype to deliver what business leaders actually need: a practical framework for operationalizing agentic AI. Reddy's experience implementing AI across Fortune 2000 companies shines through in every chapter, from agent architecture to multi-agent orchestration. This book will accelerate your AI journey and help you avoid the costly mistakes others have made. Every CXO should have this playbook on their desk."

-- Mark Templeton, Former CEO, Citrix, and Board Member, Nutanix