Fridon Japaridze is an information management and technology professional with over 17 years of experience working across humanitarian and development contexts. He has led country offices and managed complex, multi-stakeholder projects in crisis-affected environments, including Libya, Iraq, Yemen, Ukraine, Jordan, Armenia and the Philippines, supporting evidence-based decision-making through innovative digital solutions.
His work spans information management, project and product management, and capacity building, with a strong focus on designing and implementing tailored technological systems. In this context, he has led the development of AI-driven tools to strengthen situational awareness, narrative and information-environment analysis, and early-warning capabilities, ensuring that advanced technologies are translated into practical, field-ready solutions.
Throughout his career, he has held senior roles such as Country Representative, Information Management Officer, Project Manager, and Trainer of Trainers. He has designed and delivered capacity-strengthening programs for government institutions, NGOs, and UN agencies, strengthening national and institutional capabilities in data management, analytics, and technology-enabled planning.
Fridon holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering from the Technical University of Georgia and a Master’s degree in Information Systems Management from the University of Salford. His professional interests lie at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital transformation, and sustainable development, with a strong commitment to leveraging technology to generate measurable impact in complex and fragile settings.