About
Revaz Chikashua
CEO · Software Engineer · Energy Technology Builder
Background
Results-driven energy technology executive with 18+ years of progressive leadership experience modernizing critical gas infrastructure across Georgia and Central Asia. I founded MetaEnergy LLC to deliver cutting-edge SCADA/telemetry solutions, data platforms, and analytics to utilities and energy companies.
As CEO and technical founder, I've built products that serve critical infrastructure: real-time dispatching systems, monitoring platforms for national gas networks, and data-driven decision support tools used across gas distribution operations — managing 200+ remote measurement points and serving 5+ major clients including SOCAR Georgia Gas.
My engineering approach combines executive-level strategic vision with hands-on technical expertise in data engineering, predictive modeling, and software architecture. A PhD-level applied mathematics background enables sophisticated forecasting and optimization solutions.
Before founding MetaEnergy, I advanced through seven increasingly senior positions at the Georgian Gas Transportation Company (GGTC), culminating in Deputy Director General — directing enterprise-wide digital transformation, managing $2M+ annual IT budgets, and leading teams of 15+ specialists across software development, infrastructure, and analytics.
Core Competencies
Experience
Founder & CEO
MetaEnergy LLC
2023 – Present · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Founded energy technology company delivering monitoring, analytics, and decision-support solutions to utilities across Georgia and neighboring countries
- Built real-time gas monitoring platforms with React-based web visualization, enabling 24/7 operational visibility and reducing incident response time by 40%
- Serving 5+ major clients including SOCAR Georgia Gas, managing 200+ remote measurement points across national gas infrastructure
- Developed commercial building gas monitoring services, expanding beyond national network infrastructure to capture new market segment
- Architected cloud infrastructure with nginx, SSL/TLS encryption, and automated backup systems ensuring 99.9% uptime
Supervisory Board Member
Georgian Energy Exchange JSC
2023 – 2025 · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Provided governance oversight and strategic direction for Georgia's energy trading platform
- Contributed to market development initiatives, compliance frameworks, and technology infrastructure planning
Deputy Director General
Georgian Gas Transportation Company (GGTC)
2020 – 2025 · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Directed enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives, including SCADA modernization, data platform development, and analytics capabilities
- Achieved 99.95% uptime for critical monitoring systems supporting 1,200+ km of high-pressure gas transmission pipeline
- Led cross-functional teams delivering integrated solutions across operations, commercial, and regulatory reporting functions
- Reduced operational reporting time by 70% through automation of data collection, validation, and regulatory submission workflows
- Managed annual IT/technology budget of $2M+ and led teams of 15+ specialists
Head of Commercial Department
Georgian Gas Transportation Company (GGTC)
2019 – 2020 · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Managed commercial operations, capacity allocation, and customer relationship management for international gas transit
- Implemented automated billing and invoice processing systems, reducing payment cycle time by 45%
Head of System Administration & Software Department
Georgian Gas Transportation Company (GGTC)
2019 · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Consolidated IT infrastructure and software development functions, improving resource utilization and cross-team collaboration
Senior Analyst / Head of IT / Senior Software Developer
Georgian Gas Transportation Company (GGTC)
2007 – 2019 · Tbilisi, Georgia
- Designed and implemented automated metering systems collecting data from 150+ remote measurement stations
- Built comprehensive analytics platforms enabling real-time operational visibility and historical trend analysis
- Developed demand forecasting models combining statistical methods with weather-driven features, achieving 95%+ accuracy
- Established SQL Server performance optimization practices, reducing query execution times by up to 90% for critical reports
Technical Skills
Languages
- Python
- Java
- C#
- JavaScript/TypeScript
- SQL
Frontend
- React
- Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Responsive Web Design
- Data Visualization (Plotly, D3.js)
Backend
- Java Spring Boot
- Python Flask
- C# .NET Framework/Core
- RESTful APIs
- WebSocket
Databases
- Microsoft SQL Server
- PostgreSQL
- ETL Pipeline Development
- Data Modeling
DevOps
- Docker
- nginx
- SSL/TLS
- Linux Server Administration
- VPS Hosting
Analytics
- Statistical Modeling
- scikit-learn
- Time Series Forecasting (ARIMA, Prophet)
- NumPy/SciPy/Pandas
Engineering
- Pipeline Hydraulic Calculations
- Thermodynamic Properties
- Process Simulation
Education
PhD Studies in Mathematics
2009 – Present
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Research focus: Numerical methods for differential equations, computational mathematics, and applied analysis
MSc in Mathematics
2007 – 2009
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Specialized in applied mathematics with emphasis on numerical analysis and computational methods
BSc in Applied Mathematics & Computer Science
2002 – 2006
Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University
Foundation in mathematical modeling, algorithms, and software development
Publications & Conferences
Computing Coefficients of Characteristic Equations Using Special Functions
12th International Conference on Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics (ICNAAM 2013) — Rhodes, Greece, 2013
Research on Continuum Mechanics and Related Topics
International Conference on Continuum Mechanics — Tbilisi, Georgia, 2011
Numerical Methods for Boundary-Value Problems and Differential Equations
Institute of Applied Mathematics (I. Vekua) Extended Sessions — Tbilisi, Georgia, 2009 – 2010
Beyond Work
Outside of building technology, I'm a guitarist and music enthusiast. I maintain a YouTube channel where I share performances, covers, and original compositions. Music is a different kind of engineering — structured creativity with its own rules and surprises. It's a practice that keeps the creative side sharp and provides balance to the analytical demands of building software and running a company.
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Pragmatism Over Hype
Technology should solve real problems. I choose proven tools and build systems designed to last, not to impress with novelty.
Domain Depth
The best technical products come from deeply understanding the industry they serve. 18+ years in energy means engineering and domain expertise are inseparable in my work.
Reliability First
Critical infrastructure demands 99.95% uptime. Graceful degradation and honest status reporting aren't features — they're requirements.