Mike Senna is a skilled prop maker hobbyist who makes a living as a computer programmer. The Southern California droid builder created his first working R2-D2 replica in 2003 because he was looking for a challenge & wanted to bring joy to children. He helps lead an international R2 Builders Club & has filmed numerous tutorials for the club on various aspects of building droids. In 2010, he sought a new challenge as he spent 3 years designing and building two fully functional, remote-controlled WALL-Es which were finished in 2013. In 2014, he began designing and building WALL-E's girlfriend Eve, and in 2015 he designed and built a BB-8 replica. Senna’s R2-D2 has represented Lucasfilm since 2005, in TV shows, commercials & at events such as the 2007 & 2016 Rose Parades, & 2016 Oscars. R2-D2 and BB-8 have been a part of Disney events. Mike makes educational presentations to share how he built his creations and to encourage kids to pursue their education.