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Maksim Iavich

Ceo and President

Maksim Iavich

Ceo and President

Ceo and President
Prof. Dr. Maksim Iavich is a distinguished scholar and leading expert in computer science and cybersecurity. He holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics and serves as Professor and Head of the Computer Science Department at Caucasus University. He is also the Director of the Cyber Security Center (CST, CU) and the CEO & President of the Scientific Cyber Security Association (SCSA). Prof. Iavich is a Corresponding Member of the Georgian National Academy of Sciences, a recognition that reflects his outstanding contributions to science and academia in Georgia and beyond. In 2025, he has been working in Michigan University as a post-quantum cryptographer, focusing on the development of advanced cryptographic systems resilient to quantum computing threats. Alongside his academic roles, he has served as a cybersecurity and computer science consultant for both Georgian and international organizations. Prof. Iavich is a sought-after speaker at major international conferences and has organized numerous cybersecurity events. Between 2018 and 2025, he delivered keynote talks at DefCamp, DeepSec, Hek.SI, ManuSec, QITW2025, and many other prestigious forums, addressing topics at the intersection of cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. His achievements have been widely recognized: in 2018, he was awarded the title of Best Young Scientist in Computer Science by the Shota Rustaveli National Science Foundation, and in 2024, he was honored as Best Scientist at Caucasus University. He has also received international recognition as a DeepSec Scholar and a Weiser Scholar (2025). Prof. Iavich has authored numerous scientific papers covering cybersecurity, cryptography, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematical modeling, 5G security, and simulations. His work continues to shape the field of cybersecurity both in Georgia and internationally.

Diana Popova

Director

Diana Popova

Director

Education: 2001-2005 Studied at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University, Faculty of Applied Mathematics and Computer Sciences.
In 2013 completed the course of International Accounting Standards and Taxation, provided by the Accountants Training Center. Within the same year, she studied Business Management and Accounting Software FINA. In 2024, Diana defended her master's degree in the Cyber Security at the Georgian Technical University. Her thesis is: "Problems of Encrypting Financial Transactions and Methods and Means of Solving Them."
Professional experience:
2012-2014, was a teacher of Mathematics at the International Training School. 2012-2014, was an assistant accountant at MAXITOP LLC. 2014-2016 was working as an accountant at MAXITOP LLC. 2015-2016 was a financial manager of GZA-2006 LLC.
2017-2018, was working as a fund custodian in the Mikheil Shengelia Museum of The History of Georgian Medicine. 2018 – to present is working as the NNLE Scientific Cyber Security Association. Since 2023, she is the director of the association. 2020-to present is actively involved in many scientific projects regarding post-quantum cryptography and 5G Security. Is the author of several scientific publications.

Vladimer Svanadze

Head Project Advisor

Vladimer Svanadze

Head Project Advisor

Vladimer Svanadze is a pre – eminent Georgian cybersecurity expert, founder and chairman of the Internet Development Initiative (IDI). As a Managing Partner he established the Cyber Security Academy (CSA) and the “Georgian Information Security Association (GISA)”. Mr. Vladimer is a Senior Policy Analyst at the Global Foundation for Cyber Studies and Research (GFCSR). Vladimer is an Invited Lecturer at the University of Georgia. In the scope of official cooperation with the Ministry of Defense of Georgia, Mr. Vladimer was a Consultant of the “LEPL Cyber Security Bureau” in 2015 – 2016. He was involved in the preparation of the final version of 2017 – 2018 and 2021 – 2024 National Cybersecurity Strategies and Action Plans of Georgia. Additionally, he was involved in the working process related to a new legislation regarding Information Security. Mr. Vladimer holds the position of Chairperson in the committee of “Digital Transformation and Cybersecurity” established in the scope of International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) in Georgia. He is an organizer of the annual International Festival of Cyber Security (IFCS) as well as Initiator and organizer of the initial Georgian Internet Governance Forum (GeoIGF) held in 2016; Mr. Vladimer owns MA in Political Science (International Security and International Development); He is a PhD Candidate of Public Governance “Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Governance” and an author of numerous academic articles and workpapers, including the first Georgian book on Cyber Security “Cyber Defence: Main Players of Cyberspace. Police, Strategy and new Challenges of Cybersecurity, 2016”. Mr. Vladimer is a National Expert of USAID since 2019.

Andria Gotsiridze

Cyber Strategy Consultant- researcher

Andria Gotsiridze

Cyber Strategy Consultant- researcher

Cyber Strategy Consultant- researcher Founder of Cyber Security Studies and Education Center “CYSEC“. In 1995-2001 Andria Gotsiridze served at several positions before taking the post of a Head of division at the State Military Scientific Technical Centre DELTA. His working experience includes senior positions in Georgian Ministry of Defense (MoD) and Intelligence Services. He was a Director of the Cyber Security Bureau (MoD) in 2014-2016, Inspector General in 2012-2014 and served at the Foreign and Military Intelligence services as a head of various departments in 2001-2008. Between 2008-2012 Mr. Gotsiridze switched his career to private sector and supervised Security Department of JSC “PrivatBank” (Ukraine) and JSC “Bank Constanta”. The area of his reponisbilities included IT security, operational risks, antifraud management, internal security, and integrity checking. Under his leadership, the Cyber Security Bureau developed Georgia’s first Cyber Security Policy and Strategy and has initiated number of cyber security projects, such as, Cyber Reserve and multi-componential cyber security awareness raising project. He supported to train and employ soldiers wounded in international missions as trainers in cyber security. Mr. Gotsiridze gives lectures at Caucasus University and International Black Sea University, Civil Servant Course organized by GFSIS (Rondeli Foundation) and is currently involved in several projects as a Cyber Security Advisor at the Georgia Innovation and Technology Agency. He is co-author of Cyber Security Generic Reference Curriculum published by NATO PFPC in 2016.

Giorgi Akhalaia

Lecturer, Researcher

Avtandil Gagnidze

Scientific projects principal investigator

Avtandil Gagnidze

Scientific projects principal investigator

Scientific projects principal investigator I graduated from Moscow Lomonosov State University, and have PhD and Higher Doctor of Sciences degrees from Moscow Lomonosov State University and Mathematical Institute of Georgian Academy of Sciences. I have more than 30 years experience of teaching and research, as well as administrative work experience in Moscow Lomonosov State University, Tbilisi Javakhishvili State University, Caucasus University, International Black Sea University, International School of Economics at Tbilisi State University, Bank of Georgia University and European School Tbilisi. I have a big experience of teaching Mathematics and Economics and related subjects both undergraduate and graduate levels. My research interests include: Mathematical Economics, Financial Mathematics, Optimization Theory, Statistical Analysis, Decision Making Theory, Differential Equations, Mathematical Physics, Mathematical Modeling, Cyber Security. I am an author of more than 40 scientific articles. Since 2013 I’m the IB DP Examiner and AP Rater. Since 2017 I’m the Council of International Schools Evaluator. Recently I work at the Bank of Georgia University as full professor of Finances and at the International Black Sea University as Business Studies Coordinator.

Irakli Pirtskhalava

Quality Assurance Manager

Irakli Pirtskhalava

Quality Assurance Manager

Oksana Kovalchuk

Project Manager

Oksana Kovalchuk

Project Manager

Ketevan Grdzelidze

Project Manager

Ketevan Grdzelidze

Project Manager

David Botchorishvili

Web team lead / Web Pentester

David Botchorishvili

Web team lead / Web Pentester

Archil Shengelia

Lecturer

Archil Shengelia

Lecturer

Giorgi Sanikidze

Django Developer

Giorgi Sanikidze

Django Developer

Tamari Kuchukhidze

Cryptographer

Tamari Kuchukhidze

Cryptographer

Sergo Simonov

Technical Director

Sergo Simonov

Technical Director

Nugzar Amilakhvari

Lecturer

Nugzar Amilakhvari

Lecturer

Tamuna Iavich

Developer

Tamuna Iavich

Developer

Irakli Gugunashvili

Python Developer

Irakli Gugunashvili

Python Developer

Tornike Baramidze

QA Tester

Tornike Baramidze

QA Tester

Ioane Turmanidze

Web Developer

Ioane Turmanidze

Web Developer

Tamar Batiashvili

InfoSec Lecturer

Tamar Batiashvili

InfoSec Lecturer

Amiran Berianidze

Lecturer and Cyber Security Specialist

Amiran Berianidze

Lecturer and Cyber Security Specialist

Ilia Lomidze

Penetration Tester, Lecturer

Ilia Lomidze

Penetration Tester, Lecturer

Erekle Mikiashvili

DevOps Lecturer

Erekle Mikiashvili

DevOps Lecturer

Giorgi Khomasuridze

Python Developer

Giorgi Khomasuridze

Python Developer

Nini Bagalishvili

Cyber Security Specialist

Nini Bagalishvili

Cyber Security Specialist

Tamta Aptarauli

Cyber Security Specialist

Tamta Aptarauli

Cyber Security Specialist

Tamta Aptarauli with bachelor’s degree in information technologies from Caucasus University and five years of work experience in the IT industry is strong focused on innovation and self-development. In this way, she is currently raising her awareness in cybersecurity. Beginning her career as troubleshooter, where she honed her communication, problem solving, quick and strategic thinking skills to a high degree. She has since held one of the key roles in computer security, where she developed security policies for greater reliability and protection of devices, sensitive information and corporate networks. Her next and also present field is helpdesk, where she adeptly manages hundreds of machines by unified centralized management system. She controls hardware, install software with its automatic patches with precision and efficiency, which ensures a safe and continuous business process. Due to her strong communication skills, technical expertise, leadership qualities, and problem-solving abilities, she also serves as a mentor in the Department of Information Technology. She remains actively involved in this pursuit to the present day while concurrently mastering the field of cybersecurity.

Giorgi Shamiani

Lecturer

Giorgi Shamiani

Lecturer

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