Who We Are
About Ember Studios
A world-class development team building production-grade software for businesses that refuse to settle. We turn ambitious ideas into scalable, beautiful products.
Our Story
Bridging the gap between ideas and production software
Ember Studios was founded on a simple observation: too many great ideas never reach their potential because the path from concept to production-ready software is broken. We built a studio powered by AI-augmented Personas working alongside human experts to deliver faster, smarter, and more cost-effectively than traditional agencies.
Based in Florida, USA, we set out to build a development studio that operates differently. Our team blends AI-augmented Personas with seasoned human engineers, creating an intentionally lean force that is deeply invested in every project we take on. We don't juggle dozens of clients at once. Instead, we partner with a select few and deliver work that speaks for itself.
Every member of our team brings real-world experience from Fortune 500 companies, startups, and consulting firms. We combine that enterprise-grade discipline with the speed and creativity of a startup to build software that is performant, secure, and beautifully crafted.
The result? Products that launch on time, scale effortlessly, and make our clients look exceptional. That's the Ember difference.
Our Values
What drives everything we build
These principles guide every decision we make, from the technologies we choose to the way we communicate with clients.
Innovation
We push boundaries with modern frameworks and creative solutions. Every project is an opportunity to explore what technology can do next.
Quality
Production-grade code with rigorous testing, security audits, and performance optimization. We never cut corners on craftsmanship.
Speed
Agile sprints, rapid prototyping, and streamlined workflows. We deliver results fast without sacrificing the standards that matter.
Transparency
Weekly demos, open communication, and honest timelines. You always know exactly where your project stands and what comes next.
Leadership
The people behind the vision
Our founders bring decades of combined experience in software architecture, operations, and business strategy, with real-world start-up execution to guide every product we build.
Nii Okunor
CEO & Founder
25 years of experience
Visionary technologist and entrepreneur with 25+ years of deep expertise in software architecture, enterprise platforms, and business strategy. Nii founded Ember Studios to bridge the gap between innovative ideas and production-ready software, building products from concept to market with relentless focus on quality and speed.
Steven Rehrig
CCO & Co-Founder
12 years of experience
Steven Rehrig is a founder and strategic operator with 12 years of business experience, including nearly eight years building and scaling technology startups. He has led the development and launch of Bibe from concept to live market deployment. Steven specializes in aligning product vision with client's capital strategy, ensuring every platform built at Ember is positioned for growth, scalability, and long-term enterprise credibility.
The Team
World-class talent, one shared mission
Every team member brings deep expertise from industry-leading companies. Together, we deliver software that moves the needle.
AI-Augmented Engineering
Marcus Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Former lead architect at a Fortune 500 fintech company. Marcus designs systems that scale from zero to millions of users, specializing in distributed systems, cloud infrastructure, and microservices architecture.
Priya Sharma
Lead Frontend Engineer
Pixel-perfect engineer with a designer's eye. Previously led the frontend team at a Y Combinator-backed startup. Priya specializes in building interfaces that users love, with expertise in React, Next.js, and modern design systems.
James Okafor
Lead Backend Engineer
API architect who builds backends that never break. With a background in healthcare tech and fintech, James brings a security-first mindset to every system he designs. His APIs serve millions of requests daily without missing a beat.
Sofia Rodriguez
Senior Full-Stack Developer
The glue that holds complex projects together. Sofia bridges frontend and backend seamlessly, ensuring every feature works end-to-end. Former consultant at a Big 4 firm, she brings enterprise-level discipline to every project.
Daniel Kim
Database Architect
Data systems expert who designs schemas that scale. Daniel has optimized databases serving over 50 million users and brings deep expertise in performance tuning, data modeling, and database reliability engineering.
Aisha Patel
QA Lead & Security Engineer
Zero tolerance for bugs. Certified in application security (OSCP), Aisha ensures every release is production-ready and battle-tested. She leads our quality assurance process with automated testing pipelines and comprehensive security audits.
Ryan Brooks
DevOps & Infrastructure Lead
Deployment pipeline perfectionist. AWS and GCP certified, Ryan architects CI/CD pipelines that ship code safely and fast. He reviews every line of code before it reaches production and maintains 99.99% uptime across all systems.
Design
Mia Tanaka
Lead UI/UX Designer
Creates designs that win awards and convert users. With a background in cognitive psychology, Mia believes every pixel should serve a purpose. Her design systems are adopted company-wide and have become the gold standard for our clients.
Operations
Elena Vasquez
Director of Project Management
The voice of the client inside the team. PMP certified, Elena keeps projects on track with transparent communication and proactive risk management. She has delivered over 100 successful projects across every industry.
Nathan Cole
Marketing Director
Growth strategist who builds brands that resonate. Nathan drives leads through strategic content marketing, social media, and partnership development. He has scaled marketing operations for multiple tech startups from zero to acquisition.
By the Numbers