Ketevan (Katie) Asistishvili, PMP, CSM

Ketevan (Katie) Asistishvili has a diverse work experience spanning various industries and roles. Ketevan (Katie) is currently working as a Launches Project Manager at June since July 2021. Prior to this, they worked as a Management Consultant/Scrum Master at Despani Technologies from November 2017 to October 2021. Ketevan (Katie) also served as a Project Manager at AppliancesConnection from September 2019 to July 2021.

Katie's previous experience includes working in the Ministry of Defence of Georgia, where they held the positions of Head of Reforms Coordination Division from October 2012 to May 2019 and Acting Head of Defense Policy and Planning Department in July 2012. Ketevan (Katie) also worked in the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia as the Head of International Relations Division from October 2011 to July 2012.

Prior to their government roles, Katie worked as a Military Interpreter/Translator at Pakosi Ltd. (service provider for the Georgian Armed Forces) from September 2009 to August 2011. Ketevan (Katie) also gained experience as a Program Assistant at OSCE from October 2008 to March 2009.

Katie's early career includes working as a Military Interpreter/Translator at KBR, Inc. from May 2006 to September 2008, where they also served as an Operations Administrative Assistant from May 2007 to February 2008. Ketevan (Katie) started their professional journey as a Chief Specialist at the Ministry of Finance Customs Department of Georgia from August 2004 to October 2006.

Throughout their career, Katie has gained expertise in project management, consulting, scrum, and leadership roles, showcasing their versatility and adaptability in various organizational settings.

Ketevan (Katie) Asistishvili, PMP, CSM, obtained their Bachelor's degree in English Language Arts from Ilia State University in the years 1998 to 2002. Ketevan (Katie) then pursued further studies and earned a Master of Arts (MA) degree in International Politics from CERIS - ULB Diplomatic School of Brussels between 2013 and 2014.

In terms of certifications, Ketevan obtained the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from PMI - Orange County Chapter in March 2018. Ketevan (Katie) also achieved the Certified SAFe 5 Advanced Scrum Master certification from Scaled Agile, Inc. in February 2021.

Additionally, Ketevan Asistishvili participated in the Upwardly Global program starting in 2019, although specific details regarding the degree and field of study are not provided.