Why Bluebird Studios

Bluebird Studios strives to be a diverse powerhouse of University of Michigan and beyond talent.


The people on our team have not only performed action engineering in the classroom; we are action-oriented gamechangers in the real world.
Some notable experiences our team has include:

  • Harvard Business School SaaS startup growth & Startup Boston ecosystem growth

  • MEDC state of Michigan growth & growth at similar economic powerhouses throughout the United States to create industries

  • Global manufacturing solutions and partnerships to save thousands of babies’ lives at 80+ hospitals across 19+ countries

  • Engineering and Consulting experiences from the East Coast to the West Coast and internationally

  • University leadership ranging from student leadership to advising entire faculty departments at the executive level

Bluebird Executives

  • Chris Okumura

    Bluebird | Co-Founder & CEO

    University of Michigan MS (Robotics)
    University of Michigan BSE (Electrical Eng)
    University of Michigan ELP Cohort 7 (2022)

  • Paul Young

    Bluebird | Co-Founder & COO

    University of Michigan BGS (Entrepreneurship)
    WolverineSoft Studio (Marketing Founder)
    University of Michigan ELP Cohort 7 (2022)

  • Chellina Okumura

    Bluebird | Co-Founder & CDO

    Chaminade University of Honolulu MS
    Optum Xplor Counselling of Hawaii
    Practicing Therapist (MSCP, MFT-I)

Bluebird Advisors

  • Bob Omilian

    Bluebird | Business & PMO Executive Advisor

    30+ years of Business Growth in Michigan
    University of Michigan Ross MBA
    Oakland University | Executive PMO Advisor

  • Greg Burkart

    Bluebird | Economics & Law Executive Advisor

    Former VP @ MEDC and Former VP @ VEDP
    St. Louis University School of Law JD (Law)
    Walbridge | Principal - Site Selection Services

  • Prasad Nimmagadda

    Bluebird | Technology & AI Executive Advisor

    AI Tech Company Founder
    Archarya Nagarjuna University MBA
    Archway Marketing Services | Senior IT

Bluebird Team

  • Shawn Halimman

    Bluebird | Development Team PM

    University of Michigan BSE (Computer Science)
    WolverineSoft President (2025)

  • Rett Graham

    Bluebird | Data Science & Analysis Specialist

    University of Michigan BSE (Computer Science)
    U of M ELP Cohort 8 (2023)
    Desai Accelerator Intern (2023)

  • Aarohi Doshi

    Bluebird | Customer Discovery & Mental Health Specialist

    University of Michigan MS (Design Science)
    Michigan Institute of Clinical Research

  • Yuhong Chen

    Bluebird | Programming Lead & Developer

    Georgia Tech MS
    (Computer Science)
    University of Michigan BSE (Computer Science)

  • Vivian Du

    Bluebird | UI/UX Design Lead & Developer

    UC Berkeley dual-BA
    (Data Science, Linguistics)
    Accenture Tech Architecture Analyst

  • Emily Song

    Bluebird | Art Lead & Developer

    University of Michigan BSE (Computer Science)
    PwC Cloud & Digital Engineering Intern

  • Lili Omilian

    Bluebird | Animation Lead & Media Production

    University of Michigan BFA (STAMPS)
    University of Michigan ArtsEngine Videographer

  • Caleb Urlacher

    Bluebird | Narrative Designer

    High School Graduate (Colorado)
    Author of multiple published books

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