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Sorina-Silvia Cîrcu

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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.

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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.

  • 12 years' experience
  • Joined August 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent
  • FrenchFluent
  • Spanish; CastilianAdvanced
  • Romanian, Moldavian, MoldovanFluent

Industry experience

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

Work experience· 4 roles

Project Manager – Art & Technology Residencies · Culture Moves EuropeJun 2025 – Aug 2025 · 3 mos

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.

International Speaker – Academic ConferencesJan 2024 – Aug 2025 · 1 yr 8 mos

Presented research on human-robot interaction at the IEEE ROMAN Conference (Busan) and the Cognitive Developmental Robotics Lab (University of Tokyo).

R&D Project Manager · LIRMM & LIASDJun 2023 – Aug 2025 · 2 yrs 3 mos

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 · Alcatel-LucentDec 2012 – Aug 2025 · 12 yrs 9 mos

Education

PhD · École Doctorale Cognition – Langage – Interaction, LIAST & LIRMM2025
Bachelor’s · Polytechnic University of Timisoara, Romania2010 – 2012

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