Ty Samuels

Ty Samuels, Class of 2019

Job Title: Senior Implementation Consultant

Employer: Thomson Reuters

Current Role:

  • Manages teams of up to 10 consultants on international SaaS deployments

  • Designs complex business systems & identifies efficiency opportunities in the role of Lead Architect

  • Collaborates with Product Management teams to standardize solutions and enhance functionality

"Graduating from Appalachian State's Master of Business Administration program allowed me to make a career shift from technical positions to more business oriented and functional roles. The program created a lot of opportunities for me and I was able to promote myself as a multifaceted candidate in the job market." - Ty Samuels