Max Symuleski

Max Symuleski

AI Product Manager and Principal AI & Research Innovation Strategist

Max Symuleski, Ph.D., is the Principal AI & Research Innovation Strategist at AnswerLab, where they lead strategic initiatives that integrate AI and emerging technologies into the company’s qualitative research practice and future experience strategy services. They specialize in foundational and evaluative research around emerging tech and AI, with deep expertise spanning ranking and recommender systems, generative AI, and responsible/ethical AI. In their current role, Max helps shape the vision and roadmap for AnswerLab’s AI-enabled research capabilities—co-developing internal tools, AI-assisted workflows, prompt frameworks, and reusable assets that scale high-quality qualitative research while preserving rigor and nuance. They partner closely with researchers, project managers, and strategists to translate research and business needs into AI-enabled solutions, champion internal adoption, and ensure every innovation aligns with AnswerLab’s values around research quality, ethics, and strategic impact. Max also builds and supports AnswerLab’s internal AI SME network, enabling distributed experimentation, training, and AI fluency across teams. Beyond internal innovation, Max acts as a strategic thought partner to clients whose products, features, or audiences intersect with AI. They advise on research designs and AI-related considerations, contribute to thought leadership, and help organizations navigate emerging AI trends, risks, and opportunities. Max holds a Ph.D. in Computational Media, Arts, and Cultures from Duke University.