Viktoriia Samatova
About Viktoriia Samatova
Viktoriia Samatova serves as the Head of Applied Innovation at Thomson Reuters, where she integrates emerging technologies into product development. With a strong background in technology and economics, she has held various research and teaching positions across notable institutions, including State Street and Harvard University.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Viktoriia Samatova serves as the Head of Applied Innovation at Reuters Technology, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she leads the Applied Innovation team, focusing on the integration of emerging technologies into product development. Her leadership aims to foster a culture of innovation within the team, enhancing the technological capabilities of Thomson Reuters.
Education and Expertise
Viktoriia Samatova has a diverse educational background. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from Kyiv International Solomon University from 2006 to 2010. She then pursued a Master of Science in International Economics and Finance at Brandeis International Business School from 2012 to 2014. Viktoriia continued her studies at Brandeis University, working towards a PhD in International Economics and Finance, completing all but dissertation by 2017. Additionally, she obtained a Data Science Certification from the University of Toronto between 2018 and 2020.
Background
Viktoriia Samatova has extensive experience in both academic and corporate environments. She worked at Brandeis University as a Graduate Research/Teaching Assistant from 2012 to 2016. Her corporate career began at State Street, where she held various roles, including Quantextual Research Fellow, Quantextual Research Strategist, and Head of Research and Product Development. Her tenure at State Street spanned from 2014 to 2019, with positions in both Boston, Massachusetts, and Toronto, Canada.
Achievements
Throughout her career, Viktoriia Samatova has been recognized for her contributions to technology innovation. She has been instrumental in fostering a culture of innovation within the Reuters Technology team. Her strong background in technology and economics enables her to drive innovation effectively at Thomson Reuters, integrating new technologies into product development strategies.