A detailed guide to the evolution of engineering in the face of intelligent systems, including artificial intelligence

In The AI-Enabled Engineer: A Comprehensive Framework for Engineering Excellence in the Age of Intelligence, senior systems engineer Kevin Cai delivers an expert discussion of the evolution of modern engineering. From computer applications and the expansion of the internet to data digitalization and the emergence of contemporary artificial intelligence, the author offers practical insights into foundational concepts and promising technological trends that could define the discipline in the coming years.

The author balances coverage of hardware, software, and AI technologies, providing an up-to-date guide to assist young engineers as they navigate complex engineering challenges. He emphasizes the broader societal and technological implications of new developments in intelligent systems, exploring the social responsibilities of practicing engineers.

The book also provides:

• Expert guidance for developing and implementing complex methodological frameworks
• An insightful linking of foundational theoretical engineering principles with real-world applications
• Practical discussions of likely future developments in technology and engineering practice
• Original treatments of engineering’s evolving role in societal innovation

Perfect for engineering students in graduate and doctoral programs, The AI-Enabled Engineer will also benefit systems engineers working in the technology and communications industries, hardware and software integration specialists, and professionals involved with AI and emerging technologies.

Kevin Cai, PhD, serves as Technical Leader in the Unified Computing Systems Division at Cisco Systems. Throughout his three-decade career, he has held senior engineering positions at leading technology companies, including Nortel Networks, Sun Microsystems, Juniper Networks, Rambus, and Cisco, with roles ranging from High-Speed Signal Advisor to Senior Principal Engineer. He has pioneered breakthrough methodologies for high-speed signal transmission across diverse platforms―from indoor environments and wireless networks to IC packages, optical fiber, PCBs, and integrated systems. Dr. Cai has authored numerous technical publications and secured multiple patents, specializing in numerical and analytical solutions, as well as comprehensive validation processes for complex engineering challenges.