About Me¶
Hi, I'm **Giga Gigauri** — a FabLab specialist, electronics enthusiast, and educator based in Tbilisi, Georgia.
I am currently working at **Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency (GITA)** as a **FabLab Specialist**, where I focus on prototyping, digital fabrication, and supporting innovators in turning ideas into real products.
My background is in **Electronics and Communications Engineering**, and I have been actively involved in robotics, embedded systems, and STEM education from an early stage.
🔧 What I Do¶
- Work with digital fabrication tools such as 3D printing, laser cutting, and CNC
- Develop hardware prototypes using microcontrollers such as Arduino, ESP32, and STM32
- Teach electronics, robotics, and 3D modeling
- Support startups and students in building functional prototypes
🎓 Experience & Teaching¶
I have several years of experience in STEM education and mentoring, including:
- STEM Mentor in the USAID Basic Education Program
- Mentor for World Robot Olympiad (WRO) teams
- Co-founder and instructor at Mechatronics Academy
- Lab assistant at a national-level educational laboratory
I have worked with students of different levels, helping them develop practical engineering skills through hands-on projects.
🚁 Interests¶
My main interests are electronics, robotics, drones, embedded systems, and digital fabrication.
I enjoy building practical devices that combine mechanical design, electronics, and programming.
🎯 Fab Academy Goal¶
My goal in Fab Academy is to improve my skills in digital fabrication, electronics design, PCB production, embedded programming, and project documentation.
During Fab Academy, I want to develop a complete project from idea to working prototype and improve the way I document and present my work.