Nika Gagua
Head of the School of Computer Science, Kutaisi International University (KIU)
He received his education at Sokhumi State University, Faculty of Mathematics and Computer Science, and then continued his 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 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, and in international technology companies as a full-stack developer. He also collaborated on various projects as a freelancer, working with a range of programming languages and technology stacks.
As Head of the School of Computer Science at KIU, he sees his mission as bringing the latest educational trends into the program and aligning them with industry needs. He focuses on systematically updating the curriculum so students are prepared for successful careers in a modern technology environment, and he is introducing Project-Based Learning so students gain hands-on, practical experience.
