Soumava Dey

Building Autonomous Research Agents

Soumava 'Sam' Dey

15+ years in AI/data analytics at CMI Media/WPP & AIG; featured AI influencer

Create a CrewAI system that autonomously finds, reads, and summarizes research papers, extracting key insights automatic

Build an Academic Research Agent That Reads Papers for You

Structure agent roles and collaboration patterns to handle complex research tasks like paper analysis efficiently.

Design Multi-Agent Workflows for Literature Review Tasks

Implement cost optimization, quality validation, and monitoring for research agents that deliver reliable results consis

Deploy Production-Ready Research Agents Beyond Prototypes

Turn AI into your competitive advantage—automate, optimize, and lead smarter with agentic workflows.

Cohort 14

UC Berkeley Instructor | ex CIO & CPO 

UC Berkeley

Microsoft

James Gray

UC Berkeley AI Instructor | Former CIO/CPO | Trained 5,000+ Leaders

Cohort 13

Cohort 15

You can't lead what you don't understand. Most leaders don't understand AI.You know AI could transform your organization. But when you move beyond ChatGPT:<ul><li>Too much noise → What actually matters?</li><li>Theory without application → Can't build anything real</li><li>Stuck at prompting → Can't orchestrate AI autonomously</li><li>Can't reimagine processes → Hard to see what's possible until you build it yourself</li></ul>In 4 weeks: Go from AI user to AI builder, with production workflows running in your business.Once you build hands-on, you'll connect the dots and see opportunities everywhere.✅ Ship workflows saving 5-10 hours weekly ✅ Reimagine processes—know what's possible ✅ Speak credibly with technical teams ✅ Cut through noise with proven patterns ✅ Automate end-to-end processesI filter out noise, meet you where you are, and get you building fast.Ship real solutions weekly, not theory.<ul><li>Berkeley-caliber instruction, intimate 25-person cohorts</li><li>Office hours + 1:1 coaching for YOUR challenges</li><li>Supportive environment where it's safe to learn</li><li>Lifetime access, monthly updates</li></ul>Proof: 4.8/5 rating, Maven top 10, 250+ alumniBottom line: Leaders who orchestrate AI outpace those who prompt. Close the gap here.

From AI User to AI Builder in 30 Days

Systematize your AI-powered work for control and repeatability

Analyze agentic workflows using industry frameworks and pattern types

Build prompt workflows and project workspaces that compound your work over time

Build Agent Skills that package your unique expertise to operationalize your use

Build browser workflows with AI browsers to automate web-based tasks

Ship autonomous agents that execute complex workflows without human intervention

The course extensively utilizes AI assistants, such as ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini. Some lessons are unique to these tools.

You have a paid subscription to one or more: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini

The course does not require coding experience, but we will use AI code editors (Cursor/VS Code) to build and refine prompts

No coding experience

This cohort experience is for people who learn best in small groups and value personalized feedback from an experienced instructor.

Learning in a small, supportive cohort

Leaders and professionals who believe in “learning by doing” by using cutting-edge tools and building AI solutions&nbsp;hands-on.

Leaders who must understand the latest AI capabilities to&nbsp;drive an AI-powered business strategy credibly.

Professionals who must boost their AI technology acumen to strengthen collaboration and influence with technical stakeholders.

SPECIAL NOTE: This cohort is being offered in a self-directed replay format—but this is not your typical on-demand experience. You’ll get full access to Cohort #2's video recordings (recorded live on April 30 - May 14, 2025)—which include not only our core presentations but also real-time participant questions, extended Q&amp;A, and in-session insights that made the live experience so valuable. You will also receive:- All course decks and materials presented during the sessions- A flexible, immersive learning journey that fits your schedule but still gives you real-time touchpoints This is an up-to-date, practical version of the course, built for independent learners who still want connection and clarity. The weeks listed below are how we execute the traditional course which allows for practice time but you can complete the course however is best for you. Building on the Success of Our Flagship Course Are you ready to harness the game-changing power of AI Market Research tools to elevate your business and marketing strategies? Over the last 90 days, industry leaders like Google, OpenAI, and Perplexity have launched groundbreaking Market Research advancements, from advanced note-taking and reasoning tools to the emergence of "agentic AI" capable of autonomously executing complex tasks. These innovations represent a seismic shift in market research practices—one that can empower you to identify new opportunities, streamline R&amp;D, and anticipate consumer behavior with unmatched precision. Join our new MASFM Course to unlock the potential of these cutting-edge tools and revolutionize your brand's market research strategy. This course dives deeper into AI-powered research techniques, expanding on the strategies and tools that have empowered our past cohort participants. We’ve tailored this course to help you apply AI-driven innovations specifically to market research, delivering faster, more accurate insights that will set you apart. In a world where marketing is increasingly driven by data, mastering AI-powered tools is no longer optional—it's critical. According to recent studies, marketers and research professionals with AI expertise are poised to earn significantly more and secure top positions in their fields. But with the rapid pace of AI innovation, many also fear being left behind.&nbsp;This course is designed to address both these opportunities and challenges. Through practical, hands-on sessions, you’ll learn how to leverage AI to supercharge your market research capabilities, delivering faster and more accurate insights than ever before. Whether you're looking to elevate your career, boost your earning potential, or simply stay ahead of the curve, this course will give you the AI advantage you need. Uncompromised Quality, Intelligently Priced“Other online platforms’ ‘Mini-MBAs’ or Universities’ ‘Certificate Programs’ cost thousands of dollars. We took a different approach: Develop courses that are equal (we’d argue superior) in quality and strategically priced to deliver maximum ROI for the price.”&nbsp;Our course is a Certificate Program and we've done many 1:1 sessions with participants as added value. 3 Sessions. What You’ll Learn:&nbsp;* AI Tools for Market Research: Get introduced to cutting-edge AI tools that will transform how you conduct research, from sentiment analysis to predictive analytics. * Real-world Use Cases: Explore how leading brands are using AI to drive their marketing strategies. * Interactive Workshops: Gain hands-on experience with step-by-step guidance, tailored exercises, and valuable resources to help you integrate AI into your daily workflow.&nbsp;Why Enroll?&nbsp;* Career Catalyst: Equip yourself with skills that are in high demand and position yourself as a leader in the AI-powered future of marketing. Recent research from Business Insider reported that Marketing Professionals with AI Skills are forecast to earn 38% more than those without AI Skills. Additionally, a CNBC/SurveyMonkey Workforce Survey reported more than half (51%) of all Marketing Professionals are worried AI will soon take their job. * Expert Support: Benefit from live sessions taught by seasoned AI Marketing Experts teaching practical, hands on skills you can use TODAY.&nbsp;* Ongoing Learning: Enjoy lifetime access to future course updates, ensuring you stay at the forefront of AI advancements. * Certification: Our course is a Certificate Program with Live Sessions (also recorded and on-demand if you can't make it Live) and we've done many 1:1 sessions with participants as added value. By the end of this course, you'll not only have mastered essential AI skills for Market Research but also gained the confidence to apply them saving time, cutting costs, and enhancing your strategic insights.&nbsp;BONUS: Get Reimbursed: Leverage your company's L&amp;D budget to cover course costs. Visit https://maven.com/expense for more details. &nbsp;

Elevate Your Skills, Elevate Your Market Research Game, Elevate Your Career


Course syllabus

Three 90-minute sessions packed with tips and tools you can use straight away.

Course schedule

A Forward Thinking Market Researcher﻿You want to discover product/market opportunities faster than ever.

A Founder or Marketing Innovation leader. You want an AI system to improve your clarity of your market and discover opportunities. Fast.

A Product MarketerYou want to uncover market, customer, and competitor intelligence while saving many hours of research preparation time.

This course is for you if you’re:


Key Course Benefits


This course was developed BY Marketers FOR Marketers. Learn directly from seasoned AI Marketing Experts through practical, real-world applications that you can implement today.

👩🏽‍🏫 🧑‍🏫 Hands-On Instruction From AI Marketing Experts


Save up to 30% of research prep time and deliver highly strategic Market Research insights in a fraction of the time with AI Powered Tools &amp; Techniques.

📈 Dramatically Reduce Research Hours and Improve Strategic Output


How much is your time worth? A lot! Gain valauble hours back to focus on even high level strategic matters.

💰 Immediate ROI!


Learn our interactive technique for writing AI Powered Prompts that deliver superior Market Research results.

🔧 Learn Results-Driven Prompting Techniques


Receive tailored AI Practice Guides and templates designed to teach you how to apply what you learn TODAY and streamline your specific research tasks.

📚 Customized AI Practice Guides & Worksheets


COHORT#3: Propel your Market Research game with AI. Our Practical, Hands-on course shows how AI Market Research can transform your Business.

Cohort 3

Michael DeNunzio

Peter Monk

Mastering AI Skills For Market Research #2

Build your Multi-agent AI application in 6 weeks with Cursor and CrewAI—and leave as an Agentic Architect who orchestrates agents.

Agentic Architect, Pearson SME, ex-Cisco

Cisco

Claro Brasil

Pearson

O'Reilly

Carmelo Iaria

Agentic Architect, Pearson SME, Startup Founder, 30 years of global experience

Cohort 2

This course is what you need to stay relevant—and protect your career..<hr>IMPORTANT NOTE:<ul><li>Cohort 3 will be last one offered at the introductory price</li><li>Price for Cohort 4 and beyond will go up on Monday February 23rd</li></ul><hr>.In 2026, engineering value is shifting from task execution to orchestration and systems thinking. Anthropic’s research shows that being a software engineer increasingly means orchestrating agents that write code, evaluating their output, and ensuring the system solves the right problems—not just writing more code yourself. The gap between early adopters and everyone else is widening fast.This project-based course puts you on the right side of that shift. You’ll use CrewAI and the AAMAD framework to design, build, and deploy a production-ready multi-agent AI application—with a real Capstone Project and live coaching. No empty theory, no “vibe coding” without structure: you’ll learn the coordination and context-engineering discipline that keeps systems reliable and your role indispensable.Top trending Engineering course on Maven in February.

Software development is moving from writing code to orchestrating agents.

Define a solid foundation with clear research and project scope

Architect your complete multiagent solution — from roles to workflows

Design and build a production-ready Agentic AI Application

Define and configure your multiagent crew — from backend logic to integrations

Add enterprise-level quality: integrate human feedback, observability, and QA

Deploy, validate, and present your final Capstone solution with confidence

More than 5 years of experience as engineer or AI developer | Intermediate knowledge of Python

Experience & Background

Basic knowledge of API/web service
GitHub and AWS (or similar cloud) account

APIs & Cloud Platforms

CursorAI (Pro recommended), OpenAI API access ($20+ in credits), GitHub Account, AWS access (recommended)

Required Tools & Access

Software developers and engineers who see AI reshaping their role and want to move from implementer to orchestrator.

Tech leads and engineering managers who need to ship production-grade agent systems and who are already the “glue” between teams and agents.

AI/ML engineers and consultants who want to escape task-level work and sell enterprise-grade, orchestrated solutions.

Become an Agentic AI Engineer by building real-world, production-ready AI agents that autonomously reason and execute complex tasks.

Professor & AI Expert (510K+ Students)

General Motors

Samsung

HSBC

Barclays

Stellantis

Dr. Ryan Ahmed

Professor, AI expert, & YouTuber who has taught 500,000+ learners worldwide.

Cohort 1

Agentic AI Engineering is 2026's most in-demand skill. Software is shifting from static systems to AI-native architectures, where autonomous agents reason, plan, and execute complex work.The problem: Most developers are stuck building fragile API wrappers and they lack the architectural depth to manage state, memory, and multi-agent coordination in real production systems.The Solution: This bootcamp is your bridge to elite Agentic AI engineering. We move past the basics to architect robust, fault-tolerant agent fleets where specialized agents collaborate autonomously in production.What makes this course unique?<ul><li>Production-Grade Architecture: Engineer real systems using LangGraph, CrewAI, &amp; AutoGen.</li><li>Automate Agent Workflow Creation: Use Claude Code &amp; Codex to generate, refactor, and evolve agent workflows.</li><li>Standardization (MCP): Build secure, interoperable tools using the Model Context Protocol.</li><li>Enterprise Reliability: Design for guardrails, persistent memory, observability, &amp; human-in-the-loop safety. </li></ul><h3>Capstone Project (Real-World Application)</h3>Design &amp; deploy a production-grade, portfolio-ready agentic AI system for real-world use, demonstrating senior-level Agentic AI engineering skills.

Master Agentic AI Engineering & Architect Production-Grade Autonomous Systems

Architect, build & deploy production-grade agentic AI systems end-to-end

Orchestrate Autonomous Multi-Agent Teams

Master Tool Use & The Model Context Protocol (MCP)

Automate Workflows with AI Coding Assistants

Engineer Context-Aware Agents with Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG)

Deploy, Monitor & Benchmark for Enterprise

Software Engineers &amp; Developers wanting to master state-of-the-art Agentic AI frameworks and build autonomous, production-grade AI agents.

Technical Founders &amp; CTOs who want to architect scalable, fault-tolerant autonomous systems that serve as your product's core engine.

Modern ML &amp; Data Science Practitioners who want to evolve from static models to dynamic Agentic AI workflows that reason, plan, &amp; execute.