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I am a passionate Mixed Reality Developer and XR Researcher based in Costa Rica. My journey in technology has led me to create innovative VR and AR experiences that enhance user engagement and interaction. I love collaborating with teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in the XR space. With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in developing immersive applications, I strive to create solutions that meet real-world needs. Outside of work, I enjoy activities like breakdancing and skydiving, which keep my creativity flowing.…I am a passionate Mixed Reality Developer and XR Researcher based in Costa Rica. My journey in technology has led me to create innovative VR and AR experiences that enhance user engagement and interaction. I love collaborating with teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in the XR space. With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in developing immersive applications, I strive to create solutions that meet real-world needs. Outside of work, I enjoy activities like breakdancing and skydiving, which keep my creativity flowing.

ELIAS A. ARCE MÉNDEZ

Developer, Game Developer, Full Stack Developer, +2

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I am a passionate Mixed Reality Developer and XR Researcher based in Costa Rica. My journey in technology has led me to create innovative VR and AR experiences that enhance user engagement and interaction. I love collaborating with teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in the XR space. With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in developing immersive applications, I strive to create solutions that meet real-world needs. Outside of work, I enjoy activities like breakdancing and skydiving, which keep my creativity flowing.…I am a passionate Mixed Reality Developer and XR Researcher based in Costa Rica. My journey in technology has led me to create innovative VR and AR experiences that enhance user engagement and interaction. I love collaborating with teams to push the boundaries of what's possible in the XR space. With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in developing immersive applications, I strive to create solutions that meet real-world needs. Outside of work, I enjoy activities like breakdancing and skydiving, which keep my creativity flowing.

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I am a passionate Mixed Reality Developer and XR Researcher based in Costa Rica. My journey in technology has led me to create innovative VR and AR experiences that enhance user engagement and interaction. I love collaborating with teams to push the boundaries of what’s possible in the XR space.

With a strong foundation in computer engineering and extensive experience in developing immersive applications, I strive to create solutions that meet real-world needs. Outside of work, I enjoy activities like breakdancing and skydiving, which keep my creativity flowing.

Skills

Unity

Python

Experience Level

Unity

Expert

Python

Expert

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Advanced

Work Experience

Mixed Reality Developer at Accenture

March 1, 2023 - Present

Developed VR, AR, and MR experiences aligned with user behaviors and Oculus device capabilities. Designed user-interaction systems that ensure seamless cross-platform XR experiences.

Research Assistant at Virtual Laboratory CIC, TEC

January 1, 2025 - October 21, 2025

Collaborated with research teams to develop VR environments for haptics and XR tools. Designed Web 3D scenarios and Oculus Quest grasping interaction demos.

Research Assistant at National High Technology Center

August 1, 2020 - October 21, 2025

Developed Bash, Python, and C++ scripts for magnetic plasma confinement simulations. Assisted in Python workshops and provided technical support during the CARLA HPC conference.