Davit Abesadze
@davitabesadze
Strategic Product and Project Manager with 10+ years of experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a strategic and technically fluent Product and Project Manager with over 10 years of experience in software development, data-driven product strategy, and operational delivery. My academic background includes a double major in Computer Science and International Relations & Political Science, which complements my hands-on expertise in machine learning applications and API platform work. I have a proven track record of managing full product lifecycles, collaborating with engineering and design teams, and delivering measurable value through internal tools, analytics, and automation.
Throughout my career, I have successfully led multiple end-to-end software development projects across various industries, including education, civic support, real estate tech, and e-commerce. My experience as an Independent Contractor has allowed me to provide strategic insights supporting U.S. military readiness planning, while my role as a Realtor & Operations Manager has honed my skills in data-informed marketing decisions and operational management. I bring pragmatic decision-making, adaptable communication, and an entrepreneurial drive to every project I undertake.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Realtor & Operations Manager
Compass RE
Jan 2022 - Present (3 years 5 months)
Oversaw real estate operations, including contract lifecycle management and data-informed marketing decisions. Supported internal teams with documentation, analytics tools, and communication systems.
Independent Contractor – Consultant
U.S. Military Contractors
Jan 2020 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Delivered regional and strategic insight supporting U.S. military readiness planning. Managed multi-faceted scenarios for operational simulations, advising on information architecture and communication workflows. Provided cross-team coordination for planning, data management, and scenario rollout.
Co-Founder & President
European Institute of Democratic Development
Jan 2018 - Present (7 years 5 months)
Directed operations and event logistics for regional NGO initiatives, managing internal team workflows and digital coordination platforms. Liaised with external partners to co-develop programs and measure impact.
Freelancer / Entrepreneur – Product & Project Management
Freelance Clients
Jan 2016 - Present (9 years 5 months)
Led multiple end-to-end software development projects across various industries, advising clients on data strategy, machine learning feasibility, and tool building. Contributed to API-based platform builds and coordinated multi-vendor feature rollouts, collaborating with UX, engineering, and business stakeholders from ideation to launch.
Software Developer & Project Manager
State Security Service of Georgia
Jan 2015 - Present (10 years 5 months)
Contributed to software development and project coordination across agency operations. Supported modernization of infrastructure through internal systems planning and execution.
Software Developer
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Georgia
Jan 2014 - Present (11 years 5 months)
Developed and maintained internal administrative and technical tools. Contributed to full-stack application enhancements and internal service digitization.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Free University of Tbilisi
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations & Political Science
Studied the complexities of international relations and political science. Analyzed global political systems, foreign policy, and diplomatic strategies.
Free University of Tbilisi
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics & Computer Science
Focused on the fundamentals of mathematics and computer science. Developed expertise in programming, data structures, algorithms, and computational theory.
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