Ben Orona
New Port Richey, FL 34653
ben@benorona.com

Summary

Experienced Unity Developer with a robust background in AR/VR and mobile app development. Proven track record in integrating diverse hardware and backend systems. Passionate about education and lifelong learning, currently pursuing a BS in Computer Science.

Skills

• Programming Languages: C#, JavaScript, .NET, SQL, PHP, HTML5, Python
• Development: AR/VR, Mobile Apps (iOS, Android), Web Development, Unity
• Tools: Unity, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Substance Painter, 3ds Max, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, WordPress, ChatGPT, Stable Diffusion AI
• Cloud & APIs: Google Cloud, Firebase, Amazon AWS, REST API Integration

Professional Experience

AR/VR Game and App Developer
HD Interactive, Inc., Tampa, FL
2016 – Present

• Developed AR/VR projects for trade shows, science exhibits, amusement rides, and educational platforms.
• Led a VR project for NASA's Kennedy Space Center, synchronizing up to 100 VR headsets.
• Delivered iOS and Android apps with optimal UX, performance, and compatibility.
• Integrated hardware like light guns, hand tracking, motion sensors, cameras, LED lights, motors, and touch screens.
• Integrated backend systems (Google Cloud, Firebase, AWS) and REST APIs.
• Collaborated with high-profile clients and partner teams.

Teacher
THINK Homeschool Cooperative, Tampa, FL
2009 – 2024

• Taught over 60 12-week classes in game programming, Taekwondo, and STEM subjects.

Martial Arts Director
Suncoast Gymnastics Academy, Odessa, FL
2016 – 2020

• Created and managed the Taekwondo program 

Founder & Lead Developer
Immersive Publishing, New Port Richey, FL
2005 – 2016

• Developed custom applications for iOS and web.
• Projects included 3D modeling, graphic design, and deployment of apps for various clients.

Software Engineer
iMedia AVM, Inc., Chelmsford, MA
2001 – 2015

• Designed and developed WebTrainOR WBT Framework.
• Delivered over 100 WBTs for HP.

Multimedia Developer
Hewlett-Packard, Marlborough, MA
1998 – 2003

• Developed over 50 CD-ROM-based trainings including videography, editing, sound recording, original music and programming.

System Administrator
NewsEdge Corp., Waltham, MA
1997 – 1999

• Monitored and maintained datacenter delivering real-time satellite news feeds.
• Performed server upgrades, customer support, and software development.

Education

• High School Graduate, Westford Academy, Westford, MA, 1995
• Studying Computer Science, Southern New Hampshire University (2024 - Present)