Nika Gagua
Head of the School of Computer Science at Kutaisi International University (KIU).
He received his education at Sokhumi State University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, and then continued his ongoing professional development in modern areas of computer science - web development, software development, data science, DevOps, artificial intelligence, and RAG systems.
His professional experience includes a 10-year successful career in the technology industry - from IT support specialist to full-stack developer and leadership positions. He worked in fintech companies as a Python and Odoo developer, as well as in international technology companies as a Full-stack developer. Additionally, he collaborated on various projects as a freelancer, which involved working with diverse programming languages and technology stacks.
In his position as the Head of the School of Computer Sciences at KIU, he considers his mission to implement the latest educational trends and align them with industry requirements. He is focused on systematic updating of the curriculum to ensure students are prepared for successful careers in the modern technological environment and wants to implement Project-Based Learning methodology, which will give students the opportunity to gain practical experience.
