Ionut-Mircea Ciobota | Multidisciplinary Engineer & Creative Director I am a multidisciplinary engineer and artist with over 15 years of experience bridging technical precision with human-centered storytelling. My career is a dialogue between the "Logos" of industrial logic and the "Eros" of creative atmosphere. What I’ve Done: Corporate Leadership: Managed an ecosystem of 300+ staff and 11 engineers as an Industrial Engineering Manager at HARTING, founding four strategic departments and spearheading Lean manufacturing rollouts. Entrepreneurial Growth: Co-founded 1717 Bere Artizanala, scaling the brand by 400% and securing placement in major retail chains like Carrefour, Mega Image and Kaufland. Asset Transformation: Executed bespoke interior remodeling and upcycling projects for real estate assets, delivering a measurable ROI of 35-66%. Creative Curation: Produced small, corporate, VIP up to large scale cultural events for 1,500+ participants and helped SME's and start-ups to sharpen their identity and expand on their market segment; exhibited own creations of contemporary jewelry and art installations in galleries and museums across Romania and Italy. What Makes Me Stand Out: I offer "Inner and Outer Engineering". I don't just manage projects; I design systems where efficiency and soul coexist. Whether I am acting as your Creative Producer, Brand Strategist, or Interior Designer, I bring the rigorous discipline of a master craftsman to every high-impact partnership. I translate visionary concepts into robust, scalable, and multi-sensory realities.

I.M. Ciobota

Ionut-Mircea Ciobota | Multidisciplinary Engineer & Creative Director I am a multidisciplinary engineer and artist with over 15 years of experience bridging technical precision with human-centered storytelling. My career is a dialogue between the "Logos" of industrial logic and the "Eros" of creative atmosphere. What I’ve Done: Corporate Leadership: Managed an ecosystem of 300+ staff and 11 engineers as an Industrial Engineering Manager at HARTING, founding four strategic departments and spearheading Lean manufacturing rollouts. Entrepreneurial Growth: Co-founded 1717 Bere Artizanala, scaling the brand by 400% and securing placement in major retail chains like Carrefour, Mega Image and Kaufland. Asset Transformation: Executed bespoke interior remodeling and upcycling projects for real estate assets, delivering a measurable ROI of 35-66%. Creative Curation: Produced small, corporate, VIP up to large scale cultural events for 1,500+ participants and helped SME's and start-ups to sharpen their identity and expand on their market segment; exhibited own creations of contemporary jewelry and art installations in galleries and museums across Romania and Italy. What Makes Me Stand Out: I offer "Inner and Outer Engineering". I don't just manage projects; I design systems where efficiency and soul coexist. Whether I am acting as your Creative Producer, Brand Strategist, or Interior Designer, I bring the rigorous discipline of a master craftsman to every high-impact partnership. I translate visionary concepts into robust, scalable, and multi-sensory realities.

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Ionut-Mircea Ciobota | Multidisciplinary Engineer & Creative Director

I am a multidisciplinary engineer and artist with over 15 years of experience bridging technical precision with human-centered storytelling. My career is a dialogue between the “Logos” of industrial logic and the “Eros” of creative atmosphere.

What I’ve Done:

Corporate Leadership: Managed an ecosystem of 300+ staff and 11 engineers as an Industrial Engineering Manager at HARTING, founding four strategic departments and spearheading Lean manufacturing rollouts.

Entrepreneurial Growth: Co-founded 1717 Bere Artizanala, scaling the brand by 400% and securing placement in major retail chains like Carrefour, Mega Image and Kaufland.

Asset Transformation: Executed bespoke interior remodeling and upcycling projects for real estate assets, delivering a measurable ROI of 35-66%.

Creative Curation: Produced small, corporate, VIP up to large scale cultural events for 1,500+ participants and helped SME’s and start-ups to sharpen their identity and expand on their market segment; exhibited own creations of contemporary jewelry and art installations in galleries and museums across Romania and Italy.

What Makes Me Stand Out:
I offer “Inner and Outer Engineering”. I don’t just manage projects; I design systems where efficiency and soul coexist. Whether I am acting as your Creative Producer, Brand Strategist, or Interior Designer, I bring the rigorous discipline of a master craftsman to every high-impact partnership. I translate visionary concepts into robust, scalable, and multi-sensory realities.

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Language

German
Fluent
English
Fluent
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent
Italian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Entrepreneur • Consultant • Creative Practitioner at Autonomous
June 1, 2015 - Present
Self-Employed Jun 2015 - Present · 11 yrs Worldwide · Hybrid The Bridge Industrial Rigor meets Human-Centered Value. Leveraging 15+ years of industrial leadership to help SMEs and visionaries scale systems ; transforming physical spaces, and optimizing human potential through "Inner & Outer Engineering". Core Advisory Pillars Outer Engineering (Systems & Strategy): Engineering lean go-to-market strategies and brand scaling for start-ups and SMEs. Translating visionary concepts into robust, scalable operational realities. Asset Transformation (Real Estate): Identifying undervalued assets and executing full-cycle remodeling projects. By merging bespoke design and upcycling, delivering results with 35–66% ROI. Inner Engineering (Human Optimization): Designing and facilitating high-performance workshops that blend technical rigor with empathic communication, somatic practices, and art. Helping individuals and teams re-engineer internal systems for clarity and productivity. Cultural Engineering & Events: Guiding creative strategy for retail expansion (e.g., Flow Coffee Roasters) and curating exhibitions, concerts, and public debates featuring world-renowned artists like Dan Perjovschi. Large-Scale Production: Orchestrating immersive cultural events for up to 1,500 participants. Collaborating with global brands and organizations such as Campari, Astra Film Fest, and Maratonul Internațional Sibiu. Current Focus (2025 – Present) Strategically transitioned to a phase of deep introspective work. Currently accepting a limited number of private commissions and high-impact partnerships that require a synthesis of engineering precision and artistic depth.
Independent Artist at Autonomous
January 1, 2020 - July 1, 2025
i.m.c. | multidisciplinary artist & contemporary jeweler · Self-employed 2020 - 2025 · 5 yrs After stepping down from 1717 Bere Artizanală in 2021, I decided to fully commit to my creative practice and transform my long-time passion for design and contemporary jewelry into a full-time multidisciplinary artistic career. The Covid period became a turning point, encouraging me to deeply merge my engineering background with artistic expression. I create unique conceptual jewelry, sculptural pieces, art installations, experimental photography, and conceptual video works that translate personal stories, emotions, and human nature into wearable art and multi-sensory experiences. I work with a wide range of materials — from gold and diamonds to copper, wood, tree bark, leather, ceramics, rocks, and recycled objects — with strong emphasis on upcycling, sustainability, and community. Every piece is one-of-a-kind, blending technical precision with emotional and conceptual depth. Key collaborations include: Rod Cărturești, Jujube Atelier, Noaptea Albă a Galeriilor, Muzeul de Artă Contemporană Sibiu, Maratonul Internațional Sibiu, and Villa Contemporanea Monza. In 2025, I chose to significantly reduce my online presence and activity to focus on deeper introspective work and am currently available only for private commissions.
Co-Founder at 1717 ⏐Red City Transylvania
January 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021
1717 ⏐Red City Transylvania · Self-employed 2016 - 2021 · 5 yrs Romania · Hybrid Built the 1717 craft beer brand from the ground up, focusing on three key pillars that were missing in the Romanian craft beer market at the time: strong concept, uncompromising quality, and reliable logistics & delivery. Official launch in autumn 2016. Co-developed the full brand story, recipes, visual identity, marketing, sales strategy, online presence, and exclusive conceptual events. Within the first two years, successfully placed the premium product (priced 2–3× above competitors) in over 150 HORECA locations nationwide and secured listings in three major retail chains (Mega Image, Kaufland, Carrefour) as well as online stores. This strong foundation enabled the company to maintain its position even during the first wave of COVID-19. Additionally, led the concept and development of Romania’s first micro-batch gin as a natural extension of the 1717 brand. Stepped down in 2021 after five intense years to focus on personal recovery and new creative projects.
Manager Industrial Engineering at HARTING
May 1, 2007 - April 1, 2015
HARTING · Full-time 2007 - 2015 · 8 yrs Sibiu, Sibiu, Romania · On-site Directed the Industrial Engineering departments in high-volume multinational electric and electronics manufacturing facility. Spearheaded Lean Manufacturing rollout and continuous improvement culture — significantly reduced waste, increased throughput, and elevated operational efficiency across production lines. Engineered optimized production processes and plant layouts — delivering measurable productivity gains and cost savings. Founded and led 4 new strategic departments: Prototyping, Value Added Business (VAB), Continuous Improvement, and Project Management — establishing infrastructure for accelerated innovation and faster time-to-market. Actively involved client audits, internal quality reviews, and international certification processes (ISO & IRIS) — consistently achieving best-practice compliance and zero major non-conformities. Provided cross-functional leadership with production, quality, logistics, IT, HR, warehouse, finances, R&D and senior management — aligning engineering initiatives tightly with business objectives.

Education

Master's Degree, Business Management and Marketing Strategies at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
October 1, 2007 - June 1, 2009
Engineer's Degree, Machines and Production Systems at Lucian Blaga University of Sibiu
October 1, 2002 - June 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Manufacturing, Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Real Estate & Construction, Retail, Transportation & Logistics, Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Professional Services, Energy & Utilities, Other
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    https://www.twine.net/signin Project Title: L.O.V.E. – The Architecture of the Absolute L.O.V.E. is not a container or a classical portfolio; it is the field of consciousness from which all creativity arises. It is the result of a lifelong journey of archetypal individuation—a cycle that began with a child’s digital animations and evolved into the King archetype of a Master Craftsman and Industrial Engineer. I do not simply "do" projects; I facilitate the expression of the Source through the medium of engineering, design, and strategy. My practice is rooted in the belief that Mindfulness and Wellbeing are not sub-categories, but the absolute field that allows creativity to flow and life to exist. The Manifestations of the Field Within this field, my work takes four primary forms: L – Living & Bespoke Solutions: I translate the "Logos" of construction into the "Eros" of home, creating an "Engineering of Peace" that yields a 35-66% ROI. O – Objects & Fine Arts: From industrial production to contemporary jewelry, I find the soul of the beneficiary within the material, allowing the shapes to narrate a story of "Inner Engineering". V – Visual Storytelling: I use the eyes of an engineer and a holistic practitioner to translate light, shadow, and movement into narratives that express the unseen. E – Events & Identity: Whether scaling a brand like 1717 to 400% growth or filling a National Library with cultural experiences and 1000+ souls, I create platforms for connection and joy. The Synthesis of Rigor and Soul My background spans the spectrum of human experience to the curiosity of Quantum Mechanics, Philosophy, and Esotericism. I bring the "Resonance of 3" to every collaboration: the work of the Hermit, the stability of the Peacekeeper, and the transformative alchemy of the Master Craftsman. L.O.V.E. is the manifestation of a deeper practice. I use Mind, Body, and Soul to facilitate clarity, growth, and creativity for projects seeking their soul. What makes this "King" archetype approach unique for your project? I provide the "Outer Engineering" of scalable, robust operations alongside the "Inner Engineering" of high-performance, empathic communication, bridging the technical with the transcendental.