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
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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
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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
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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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