Roberto Pena
Co-Founder And Chief Technology Officer at Absolute Rest
Houston, Texas, United States
Summary
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Top SchoolRoberto Pena is a pragmatic technology leader and co-founder who blends hands-on software engineering with product design to build XR and biosensor-driven health solutions. As CTO of Absolute Rest and co-founder of Z3VR, he architects full-stack systems—from low-latency front ends and real-time BLE biosensor platforms to VR experiences integrated with NASA-grade exercise equipment—for clinical and consumer applications. His background includes shipping neurocognitive testing software at BrainCheck and directing polished game projects, pairing rigorous algorithmic work with user-focused testing. He has collaborated with academic and medical institutions on interventions for schizophrenia, ALS, and prolonged isolation, and has consulted for organizations such as the World Bank and major health associations. Known for designing prototype wearable biosensors and authoring comprehensive technical documentation, he combines research-minded rigor with product delivery instincts. Based in Houston and a Princeton A.B. cum laude, he thrives at the intersection of XR, biomedical sensing, and behavioral science.
10 years of coding experience
6 years of employment as a software developer
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude, Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) cum laude at Princeton University
English, SpanishProgramming languages (2)
Github contributions (5)
ertopena/dreamcatcher
Jan 2016 - Oct 2018
Contributions:3 PRs, 18 pushes, 2 branches in 2 years 10 months
alexmcchesney/ldjam54
Sep 2023 - Oct 2023
LDJam54 repo
Contributions:16 reviews, 43 PRs, 27 pushes in 1 day
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