Zuka Alavidze is an innovative leader in the field of transport engineering, blending his finance background with a deep commitment to sustainable urban development. With over seven years of experience leading a startup in Tbilisi, Georgia, he has pioneered digital transport models that aid government and private sector in efficient urban planning, focusing on traffic flow optimization, mobility, and sustainable modes of transportation. As mid-career student at Harvard Kennedy School, he specializes in machine learning and big data, aiming to advance Georgia’s transport infrastructure with innovative and data-driven strategies.
Beyond his professional endeavors, Zuka is actively engaged in community and advocacy efforts. He’s engaged in organizing an annual music festival, ran a nonprofit dedicated to safe nightlife, and contributes to public discourse on street safety and urban mobility. His most recent appearance includes Vision Zero Cities at New York University, where he shared his know-how on modelling, street design and street calming measures for safer, more livable cities.
