AI Without Engineers: How Smart Teams Use Artificial Intelligence to Solve Real Problems Without Coding

Unleash the Power of Artificial Intelligence - No Code Required.

In a world where AI is reshaping every industry, one myth still holds many backs: that only engineers and data scientists can harness its power. AI Without Engineers shatters that myth and provides a groundbreaking guide for business professionals, managers, and everyday problem-solvers to leverage AI-without writing a single line of code.

Written by renowned lean expert and systems engineer Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman, this book bridges the gap between frontline operations and cutting-edge AI tools. Packed with real-world examples, no-code platforms, and powerful frameworks, it shows how smart teams are streamlining processes, boosting productivity, and accelerating innovation-using tools they already have.

Inside, you'll discover:

• How to automate repetitive tasks, standard work, and meeting notes using ChatGPT, Zapier, and Power Automate.
• Step-by-step guidance on launching AI pilots, mapping processes, and building decision trees using no-code tools like MonkeyLearn and DataRobot.
• Real team case studies from HR, finance, marketing, and operations showing how AI helps solve real business problems.
• Lean + AI synergy: how continuous improvement mindsets amplify the effectiveness and safety of AI adoption.
• Ethical AI for non-technical teams: building trust, protecting privacy, and avoiding over-automation.
• A clear roadmap to AI literacy for leaders who want to create agile, AI-enabled cultures without turning every employee into a programmer.

Whether you're a team leader, startup founder, HR director, or simply someone tired of wasting time on manual tasks-this book will give you the confidence, clarity, and tools to put AI to work right now.

No engineers? No problem.
Welcome to the future of work-where every smart team is an AI team.

Dr. Mohammed Hamed Ahmed Soliman is an internationally recognized Lean expert, author, and university lecturer. He has published over 100 books and articles on Lean thinking, quality systems, and industrial excellence. He currently teaches Industrial Engineering and Management Systems at the American University in Cairo, an Executive Advisor and a member of the Advisory Committee of the IEOM International Society, and consults for global organizations across manufacturing, public services, and education.

With nearly two decades of academic and professional experience, Dr. Soliman has trained professionals across the Middle East, including engagements with Princess Nourah University in Saudi Arabia and Vale Oman Pelletizing Company. He has designed and delivered over 60 leadership and technical development programs, helping organizations build a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Earlier in his career, he worked in various industrial sectors including crystal-glass manufacturing, fertilizers, and chemicals, while educating teams on the Toyota Production System. He has led numerous lean transformation projects, delivering measurable results and uncovering substantial cost savings by targeting waste across production and service environments.

His lectures and training materials have reached over 200,000 learners via SlideShare, and his research is ranked among the most downloaded papers on the Social Science Research Network (SSRN) by Elsevier.

Dr. Soliman holds a BSc in Engineering, a master's in Quality Management, and postgraduate degrees in Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management. He also holds certifications in quality, cost, and operations management. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE) and the Society for Engineering and Management Systems (SEMS).

His insights have been featured in SAGE Publications, Industrial Management, Lean Thinking, and other peer-reviewed platforms.