Key skills and expertise

Bringing over 34 years of experience in Institutional Development, Organizational Strengthening, and ICT, the expert possesses key qualifications in project management, business process optimization, and e-governance. Responsibilities have included leading complex projects with budgets exceeding 1 million, collaborating with both local and international entities. Previously held roles such as Business Development Manager and MIS Consultant have been instrumental in driving digital transformation and capacity building initiatives. Career highlights include developing management information systems for both government and private sectors, contributing to strategic policy design, and significantly enhancing organizational performance.

Project experience and donor exposure

The expert has worked across diverse projects involving international donors such as the European Commission, World Bank, USAID, and GTZ. Involvement has included project implementation, technical assistance, and capacity building in sectors like governance, public administration, and education. These projects are of national and regional scope, taking place in locations including Georgia, Turkmenistan, and other countries in the South Caucasus and Central Asia. The expert has contributed to initiatives focused on digital transformation, institutional development, and organizational strengthening.

Sectors and geographic focus

With a background in public administration, ICT, education, healthcare, and defense, the expert has held roles focusing on digital transformation, project management, and capacity building. This cross-cutting expertise includes integrating ICT solutions in governance and education. Geographic experience spans regional and country-specific projects in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and Europe, enhancing institutional frameworks and promoting cross-sectoral innovation. The expert has extensive geographic experience across the South Caucasus and Central Asia, including Georgia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, Moldova, and Turkmenistan. Work in Germany and Italy has provided a broad understanding of European and post-Soviet governance and cultural dynamics. The expert has been involved in long-term assignments and region-specific projects, particularly in public administration and institutional development, contributing to regional development initiatives and fostering cross-border governance solutions.

Languages and education

Fluent in English, Georgian, and Russian, the expert uses these languages extensively in professional settings, including in-country projects and multilingual teams across various regions. Intermediate proficiency in Italian and German has supported work in international contexts. These language skills have facilitated effective communication and collaboration, contributing to successful project execution and management. The expert holds a Ph.D. in Management Information Systems from Georgian Technical University, Georgia, and a Master of Science in Management, Economics, and Industrial Engineering from Politecnico di Milano, Italy. Additionally, the expert earned a Master of Science in Automated Systems of Control and Data Processing from Georgian Technical University and Bachelor of Science degrees in Business Information Systems from Fachhochschule Karlsruhe, Germany, and in Management Information Systems from Georgian Technical University.