Michael Dotsikas is the creator of Benjamin Birdie – the little bird with a BIG dream! Michael was born in Greece and immigrated to the U.S. with his family when he was four, and now lives in Manorville, NY with his wife, Dina, their blended family of five amazing children and two precious pups. In addition to his passion for creating stories for children, he is a technology consultant, founder and owner of Business Systems Consulting, a leading NY technology firm that provides premium computer consulting services to small and mid-sized companies. Traveling and spending time with family and friends are favorite pastimes.