Mircea Ilie has extensive experience in strategy, business development, and management across multiple sectors. Currently serving as an Executive Strategy Advisor and previously as Chief of Staff at Codesmith, Mircea contributes to a community of software engineers and their innovative projects. Previous roles include Business Development Consultant at Upwork, where data-driven strategies supported company growth, and General Manager/Co-Owner at Hand Made Italian, where Mircea modernized operations and marketing initiatives. Early career experiences involved market research and analyst positions in the hospitality industry, culminating in positions at Royal Caribbean International, where recruitment and staff satisfaction were prioritized. Mircea holds an MBA in Business Administration from Florida Atlantic University and a Bachelor's in Engineering from Universitatea Transilvania din Brașov.