I am an experienced Software Engineering Project Manager specializing in the design and delivery of complex R&D initiatives at the intersection of robotics, open-source technologies, and neuroscience. I excel in managing cross-functional, distributed teams, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. With proficiency in Linux, Google Cloud, and Git, I am also introduced to Agile and Scrum methodologies and plan to pursue PMP/Scrum certification. Passionate about aligning emerging technologies with social, ethical, and ecological values, I have directed international projects integrating cutting-edge technologies and cultural practices across Europe and Asia. I thrive on collaboration and innovation to deliver impactful results in research and technology environments.

Sorina-Silvia Cîrcu

I am an experienced Software Engineering Project Manager specializing in the design and delivery of complex R&D initiatives at the intersection of robotics, open-source technologies, and neuroscience. I excel in managing cross-functional, distributed teams, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. With proficiency in Linux, Google Cloud, and Git, I am also introduced to Agile and Scrum methodologies and plan to pursue PMP/Scrum certification. Passionate about aligning emerging technologies with social, ethical, and ecological values, I have directed international projects integrating cutting-edge technologies and cultural practices across Europe and Asia. I thrive on collaboration and innovation to deliver impactful results in research and technology environments.

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I am an experienced Software Engineering Project Manager specializing in the design and delivery of complex R&D initiatives at the intersection of robotics, open-source technologies, and neuroscience. I excel in managing cross-functional, distributed teams, risk mitigation, and stakeholder engagement. With proficiency in Linux, Google Cloud, and Git, I am also introduced to Agile and Scrum methodologies and plan to pursue PMP/Scrum certification.

Passionate about aligning emerging technologies with social, ethical, and ecological values, I have directed international projects integrating cutting-edge technologies and cultural practices across Europe and Asia. I thrive on collaboration and innovation to deliver impactful results in research and technology environments.

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Experience Level

Expert

Language

English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Project Manager – Art & Technology Residencies at Culture Moves Europe
June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Directed projects integrating emerging technologies and rural cultural practices. Managed design, development, and implementation of international initiatives. Oversaw grant funding, team coordination, and stakeholder communication.
R&D Project Manager at LIRMM & LIASD
June 30, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Led end-to-end delivery of research and innovation projects, managing project scope, schedules, budgets, and technical deliverables. Directed cross-cultural, distributed teams collaborating across Europe and Asia. Utilized Linux and Ubuntu systems for robotics R&D. Applied Git repositories and Google Cloud for collaborative workflows. Coordinated stakeholder engagement, grant applications, and reporting. Developed innovative educational modules integrating emerging technologies.
Junior Software Developer at Alcatel-Lucent
December 31, 2012 - August 1, 2025
Participated in software development projects using Agile and Scrum methodologies. Contributed to iterative delivery cycles in a collaborative team environment.
International Speaker – Academic Conferences
January 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Presented research on human-robot interaction at the IEEE ROMAN Conference (Busan) and the Cognitive Developmental Robotics Lab (University of Tokyo).

Education

PhD at École Doctorale Cognition – Langage – Interaction, LIAST & LIRMM
January 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Bachelor’s at Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Computers & Electronics, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization