Staff
Dennis Guttman
ARC Finance Manager
guttmand@umich.edu
Dennis joined the ARC in 2019, and manages the ARC’s finances, and handles other administrative/compliance-related items. Dennis is a spreadsheet wizard and an expert bureaucracy navigator. In his spare time he enjoys playing soccer and pub trivia.
William Lim
ARC Program Manager
choonhun@umich.edu
William joined the ARC in 2002 and has served as program manager since 2011. He holds a Masters in Mechanical Engineering from U of M and is responsible for center operations. He is passionate about devouring both knowledge and food.
Jennica Olive
Marketing and Communications Specialist
Jennica joined the ARC in 2025, where she works in Communications and Marketing. She has experience across publishing, software engineering, and healthcare, with a background in marketing, design, event planning, operations, and employee onboarding and training. In her spare time, she enjoys reading, solving crossword puzzles, baking, tap dancing, and weightlifting.
Sean Rice
ARC Research Engineer
seanrice@umich.edu
Sean Rice is a Research Engineer in the Robotics Department at the University of Michigan. His work spans systems administration, simulation infrastructure, and the development of large-scale, interactive environments for research and education. With a background in enterprise IT and a passion for open-source systems, he supports robotics research through high-performance computing, Simulation-based ROS frameworks, and embedded systems integration.
Ingrid Wu
ARC Software Engineer
iwu@umich.edu
Ingrid joined ARC in 2025 as a software developer. She has previously worked on various multimedia projects. Recently, she’s been interested in VR/AR/XR, robotics, and uncrewed vehicles. Outside the lab, she dabbles in gardening, astronomy, kayaking, and tabletop games.