Arsenio Colon

Software Engineer · Buffalo, NY

Hi, I'm Arsenio.
I build things.

Software Engineer with experience building backend systems, cloud services, and AR/VR applications. I've worked across fintech, higher ed, and defense, shipping .NET microservices at ACV Auctions, maintaining enterprise platforms at M&T Bank, and building AR/VR training tools for the U.S. Navy at RED-INC.

Outside of work, I have a deep love for games and interactive experiences. I've built Unity prototypes for game jams, earned 2nd place in ACV's internal Hackathon with a VR tower-defense concept on Meta Quest 2, and previously served as Secretary on the Board of Buffalo Game Space, a 501(c)(3) supporting local game developers and digital artists.

C# .NET / ASP.NET Azure SQL Unity AR / VR Kubernetes JavaScript Git Datadog
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Career

Work Experience

A timeline of my professional roles and what I worked on.

May 2024 – Dec 2024Acara Solutions

Technical Engineer III — Contractor

Acara Solutions · Buffalo, NY
  • Developed .NET-based automation integrated with Automic to scan for keyword files on Windows VMs and upload relationship manager data into Calypso, streamlining manual processes for the derivatives team at M&T Bank.
Nov 2022 – May 2024ACV Auctions

Software Engineer L2

ACV Auctions · Buffalo, NY
  • Contributed to .NET-based Payment and Order microservices supporting ~2,000 daily transactions.
  • Migrated alerting and monitoring from NewRelic to Datadog, enhancing observability and reducing alert noise.
  • Responded to on-call incidents and monitored system health to ensure application stability.
  • Earned 2nd place in ACV's internal Hackathon for a Unity-based VR prototype using Meta Quest 2 hand tracking and passthrough.
Jan 2021 – Nov 2022M&T Bank

Software Engineer I

M&T Bank · Buffalo, NY
  • Contributed to internal Windows and web applications using C#, MS-SQL, and Angular with a .NET Core Code First approach.
  • Selected for M&T's "EquityOne" sponsorship program recognizing high-potential internal leaders.
  • Volunteered for Cybersecurity Champions and Touchdown for Teachers programs, presenting Tech Talks and mentoring through internal Tech Academy workshops.
Sep 2019 – Feb 2020RED-INC

Software Developer

Research and Engineering Development, LLC · Buffalo, NY
  • Developed AR/VR training modules for the U.S. Navy using Unity, C#, and XR Toolkit on Microsoft HoloLens and HTC Vive.
  • Coordinated with cross-disciplinary teams using Agile and Atlassian tools to align development goals and timelines.
Feb 2018 – Sep 2019Campus Labs

Software Developer

Campus Labs · Buffalo, NY
  • Developed and deployed backend services using C# and Azure cloud pipelines via Azure DevOps for high-traffic education platforms.
  • Maintained the "Baseline" assessment platform built in ASP.NET, supporting over 1,400 public and private institutions.

Academic

Education

My academic background and relevant coursework.

Aug 2015 – Dec 2017SUNY Buffalo State

Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems

State University of New York College at Buffalo · Buffalo, NY

Coursework: Computer Information Processing I & II, Computer Organization, System Analysis, Microcomputer Applications, E-Commerce Systems & Technology, Visual Basic Programming, Operating Systems, Database Processing, Programming for the Internet Environment I & II, Data Communication

Work

Projects

A selection of client and personal projects I've built or contributed to.

Sightline
Client

Sightline

Portfolio website built with Squarespace for a full-service art consulting firm that helps clients find exceptional artwork for residences and businesses.

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Schultz Optical
Client

Schultz Optical

Website built with Joomla for storefront locations in Boston, NY and Walden, NY. Also redesigned their logo.

Unity

Games I've Made

Games built in Unity for game jams, hackathons, and fun.

VR & AR

Make Game On Real Table
VR · Hackathon · 2nd Place

Make Game On Real Table

A VR tower defense game played on your real desk using Meta Quest 2 hand tracking and passthrough. Use hand gestures to place towers and defend against waves of trebuchets. Made with Joey Napoli for the ACV Auctions Spring Hackathon 2023.

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Office Mistakes
VR · BGSjam XV

Office Mistakes

You're in an office and objects are talking to you. Don't make the mistake of going into the wrong door or you'll get lava'd. Built for Oculus Quest.

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Repair the Shape
VR · Global Game Jam 2020

Repair the Shape

Use your hands to repair the shape. Built for Oculus Quest for Global Game Jam 2020.

Itch.io ↗ GitHub ↗

Other Games

Trance Mission
Jam

Trance Mission

You're on a mission and you also like trance. Beat DJTranceEggs and get to the end!

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Bird the Squirrel
Platformer

Bird the Squirrel

Stock up on acorns and evade an incoming cloud of CO2. Made for the Queen City High School Game Jam sponsored by AT&T.

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SAIMON SAYS
Arcade

SAIMON SAYS

You're piloting a starship when an evil AI hijacks the controls and makes you press buttons, but keeps changing them. Don't let the gauge run down!

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Oscilloscope'd
Global Game Jam 2017

Oscilloscope'd

Made for Global Game Jam 2017 and used as part of a Senior Seminar capstone at Buffalo State College. Presented at three regional conferences.

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Crowbar Puncher 9000
Jam

Crowbar Puncher 9000

One of my first Unity games. Made for QaziJam 8.

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Get in touch

Contact

Feel free to reach out — I'm always open to new opportunities and conversations.

LinkedIn /in/arsenio-colon GitHub github.com/arseniocolon