About CopperBloom Systems

We started CopperBloom to close the gap between beautiful product design and software that survives real operational complexity. We believe the best software is built by people who understand how work actually happens.

Our story

CopperBloom was founded on a simple observation: the best software is built for how work actually happens, not how consultants think it should happen. After years building products at larger tech companies, we saw a gap. Beautiful design often met unmaintainable code. Thoughtful strategy got lost in generic templates and overselling.

We started CopperBloom to serve ambitious American companies that need software built around their reality. Companies where off-the-shelf tools fall short. Teams that need custom solutions—but solutions that are thoughtful, clear, and built to last.

We work in focused phases. We listen more than we talk. We prioritize clarity over theater and craft over compromise. Our goal isn't to be the biggest agency or the flashiest—it's to be the ones your team can trust to understand your business and build software that works.

Our values

Clarity over theater

No unnecessary jargon, no overselling. Clear communication about what works, what doesn't, and why.

Craft with accountability

We build with rigor and take responsibility for what we ship. Quality isn't negotiable.

Inclusion by design

Accessibility, diverse perspectives, and designing for all users is built into everything we do.

Systems that age well

Software outlasts projects. We engineer for maintainability, documentation, and future teams.

Our team

Mara Ellison

Founder & Product Strategy Director

Mara founded CopperBloom after 15 years building products at design-forward tech companies. She has a knack for translating messy business problems into clear software strategy. When not designing, she's thinking about how organizations actually work.

Daniel Cho

Head of Custom Software

Daniel leads our engineering team with a philosophy that code is communication. He has deep expertise in full-stack development, system architecture, and turning designs into maintainable reality. He's passionate about security and scalable systems.

Priya Nanduri

Design Systems Lead

Priya builds the systems that let teams move faster. She specializes in design systems, component libraries, and creating shared language between design and engineering. Her work has scaled design processes for companies of all sizes.

Owen Callahan

Principal Product Designer

Owen brings 12 years of product design experience, with a track record of shipping products that people love to use. He's an expert in interaction design, workflow optimization, and designing for accessibility. He asks the right questions.

Simone Reyes

Research & Insights Director

Simone leads our research practice, conducting user interviews, journey mapping, and usability testing. She has a background in organizational psychology and translates research findings into actionable design insights. She believes great products are built on understanding people.

Elliot Brooks

Technical Architecture Lead

Elliot designs the technical foundations that allow teams to build and ship faster. He specializes in cloud architecture, API design, and creating systems that scale. He enjoys mentoring engineers and thinking about infrastructure as a product.

Naomi Feldman

Senior UX Designer

Naomi has a meticulous eye for interface detail and a passion for accessibility. She's designed experiences for regulated industries, fintech platforms, and B2B software. She believes good design is invisible—it just works.

Marcus Adeyemi

Delivery Operations Manager

Marcus keeps projects on track and teams aligned. He has 10 years of experience managing product delivery, from discovery sprints to launch. He's the voice of pragmatism, ensuring scope stays real and communication stays clear.

Claire Whitaker

Front-End Engineering Lead

Claire leads our front-end engineering, building interfaces that are both beautiful and performant. She has deep expertise in React, accessibility, and responsive design. She's passionate about creating experiences that work for everyone.

Jonah Patel

Product Analyst

Jonah tracks how products are actually used and translates data into product insights. He has background in behavioral analytics and metrics design. He helps teams understand adoption, identify friction, and prioritize improvements.

Tessa Monroe

Client Partnership Director

Tessa leads client relationships, ensuring communication is transparent and partnerships are successful. She has a background in account management and project leadership. She's the advocate for your success, inside and out.

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