Key skills and expertise.

With over 31 years in the ICT sector, the expert is highly skilled in digital transformation, e-governance, and cybersecurity. They have led significant national and international projects, including the establishment of Georgia’s e-government infrastructure and cybersecurity frameworks. As Chairman of the Data Exchange Agency, they advanced Georgia to 8th in the ITU Cyber Readiness Index. Their expertise includes ICT project management, strategy development, and information security implementation. The expert has held leadership roles, providing strategic direction and ensuring the successful execution of complex initiatives across multiple countries.

Project experience and donor exposure.

The expert has collaborated with international donors such as the World Bank, Asian Development Bank, USAID, and EU-funded projects, providing technical assistance, project implementation, and capacity building. His involvement spans governance, cybersecurity, and public service delivery. The projects have been both national and regional in scope, taking place in countries like Georgia, Ukraine, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, and the Republic of Maldives. His work has focused on enhancing digital governance, improving IT infrastructure, and developing cybersecurity frameworks.

Sectors and geographic focus.

The expert has worked across key sectors such as information and communication technology, e-governance, and cybersecurity. They have held leadership roles, including Chairmanship of the Data Exchange Agency, and responsibilities in ICT project management, strategy development, and information security. Their cross-cutting expertise includes digital transformation strategies and public service delivery improvements. The expert has operated on both national and regional scales, with significant contributions in countries like Georgia, Ukraine, and Kyrgyzstan, demonstrating interdisciplinary knowledge in integrating digital solutions within governance frameworks.

The expert has extensive geographic experience across Eastern Europe, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia, including countries such as Georgia, Ukraine, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cambodia, Iraq, Kyrgyzstan, Malaysia, Maldives, Montenegro, Palestine, and Uzbekistan. They have a deep familiarity with local governance and regional development issues, particularly in Georgia, where they led significant e-governance and cybersecurity initiatives. Their work often involves long-term assignments and recurring involvement in these regions, contributing to their expertise in navigating cultural dynamics and regional challenges.

Languages and education.

The expert is a native speaker of Georgian and fluent in English and Russian, with excellent proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing. These language skills have been utilized in diverse international contexts, including in-country work across multiple regions and collaboration with multilingual teams on international projects.

The expert holds an MSc in Computer Science and Applied Mathematics from Tbilisi State University, Georgia. Additionally, they obtained an Associate’s Certificate in Project Management from The George Washington University, USA, and completed a Program in Cyber Security Studies at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies.