Paata Kharbedia
About Paata Kharbedia
Paata Kharbedia is a Software Development Manager and GE Site Lead at Thomson Reuters, with over 15 years of experience in developing large-scale enterprise applications across various industries. He holds multiple degrees, including an MBA in Finance and has previously held leadership roles in several companies, focusing on IT solutions for Global Trade Management.
Current Role as Software Development Manager
Paata Kharbedia currently serves as a Software Development Manager and GE Site Lead at Thomson Reuters. He has held this position since 2020, managing an integration development team in an Agile environment. His work focuses on developing cloud and on-premise integration solutions that enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to his current role, Kharbedia worked at Thomson Reuters from 2018 to 2020 as the GE Site Lead and Lead Software Engineer. During this time, he contributed to the architecture, design, and implementation of software solutions, leveraging his extensive experience in large-scale enterprise applications.
Educational Background in Finance and IT
Kharbedia has a diverse educational background. He earned an MBA in Finance from Caucasus University from 2007 to 2009. Additionally, he studied IT Project Management at Caucasus School of Technology in 2011 and completed a course on Manufacturing System and Supply Chain Design through MIT Open Courseware in 2016.
Experience in Global Trade Management
Kharbedia leads multiple teams focused on Global Trade Management operations at Thomson Reuters. His responsibilities include overseeing regulatory data updates, software development, database administration, and implementation support, as well as managing HR and accounting functions.
Career Progression and Roles
Throughout his career, Kharbedia has held various positions across different industries. He worked as an Internal Control Manager at Elit Electronics from 2007 to 2009, a Business Systems and IT Supervisor at Anadolu Efes Georgia from 2009 to 2012, and as Director of Georgia Operations at Integration Point, Inc. from 2012 to 2018.