Building Games, Software
and Teams That Scale.
Cross-functional studio leader with 18+ years of software experience, combining engineering and scalable architecture, market-informed game and product design, and the business and organizational strategy required to take ideas from validation to launch.
▶ [PORTFOLIO]: Fusing logical systems architecture with high-fidelity game design.
01 // IDENTITY
Crafting software code and virtual worlds.
Self-taught developer who started programming at a young age. Spent a decade in enterprise software engineering, backend databases, and automation frameworks before transitioning into professional game development, Unity architectures, and studio co-founding.
Works across the complete lifecycle of a game and studio: researching markets and competitors, validating and positioning concepts, defining characters and game systems, designing progression and economies, building production-grade software, and shaping the business and team required to bring a product to market.
Studio experience includes business planning, cap table and ownership scenario planning, SWOT analysis, financial planning, publisher and B2B relations, team composition, role alignment, and team dynamics and personality analysis methodologies.
Operating across engineering, game design, and studio leadership to build robust products, shape high-performing teams, and generate new consulting and B2B partnership opportunities.
[CERT]
Microsoft Certified Solution Developer (MCSD)
Smartpro Teknoloji
ID: SP000201005001
[ACADEMIC]
Istanbul University
Philosophy
Dropout
Istanbul Kultur University
Art Studies
Dropout
[LANGUAGES]
02 // ARSENAL
System & Language Stack
Decades of experience working across complex frontend systems, game engines, and low-latency network backends.
Languages
Game Engines
Frameworks & SDKs
Databases & Storage
Cloud & DevOps
Methodologies
03 // TIMELINE
Professional Timeline
Co-Founder / Studio Lead
Warbyte (formerly Pummel Entertainment)// RESPONSibilities
- Co-founded an independent game studio focused on developing original IPs and commercial game projects.
- Directing business strategy, financial planning, and publisher relations while maintaining technical leadership.
- Responsible for system architecture, gameplay mechanics, performance optimization, and production pipelines.
- Providing tech lead level support for client companies (including Holago Games, Fiber Games, and Opet) as a B2B technical partner.
- Collaborating directly with client teams to design scalable architectures, guide engineering decisions, and deliver production-ready features.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully launched Coin Smith on Steam (PC), managing full production cycles from prototype to publication.
- Partnered with Fiber Games to architect and ship Opet Ultra Race, a high-traffic mobile game integrated with brand loyalty discount systems.
- Established core game architecture templates using Unity and C# that reduced team onboarding overhead.
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Trifles Games// RESPONSibilities
- Played a pivotal role in driving technological innovation and overseeing the technical aspects of all studio projects.
- Led the implementation of agile methodologies and development best practices to enhance product development cycles.
- Collaborated closely with team members to resolve blockages, apply technical solutions, and ensure smooth project execution.
- Spearheaded version control setups and documented technical workflows to streamline onboarding for new hires.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Developed developer productivity tools that significantly increased pipeline speed for game prototypes.
- Structured standard documentation layouts that successfully reduced developer onboarding time by 30%.
- Successfully delivered multi-platform game releases utilizing C#, Unity 3D, and TypeScript.
Lead Software Developer
Trifles Games// RESPONSibilities
- Introduced agile methodologies and development best practices to the software division.
- Discussed issues and blockages with team members to provide resolutions and apply best practices.
- Led organization-wide version control efforts, Git branching strategies, and codebase maintenance.
- Documented technical workflows and shared knowledge to educate newly hired employees.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Designed developer tools and utilities that automated routine asset integration, improving team productivity.
- Refactored game logic scripts to support flexible module swapping, simplifying game loop customizations.
Senior Software Developer
Trifles Games// RESPONSibilities
- Contributed to all core aspects of game development, from prototyping gameplay ideas to shipping final products.
- Developed project schedules, milestones, and designed scalable codebase architectures.
- Participated in the full SDLC including planning, designing, coding, debugging, and documenting.
- Animated characters and objects, polished game feel, maintained code, and fixed system bugs.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Successfully designed and polished multiple gameplay elements, ensuring high framerates and stable memory usage.
- Delivered clean, documented codebases that served as a reference for subsequent project structures.
Game Developer
Nerfed Potatoes// RESPONSibilities
- Created game prototypes based on initial design ideas using C# and Unity 3D.
- Used advanced debugging techniques to identify and resolve computer code errors.
- Managed project requirements and successfully accomplished objectives via self-monitored progress.
- Monitored social media and online developer communities for industry trends.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Designed and launched several game prototypes that were pitch-ready for mobile game publishers.
- Resolved critical project performance issues, drastically increasing customer satisfaction.
Full Stack Developer
E Özelçi Otomotiv// RESPONSibilities
- Developed Barcode and Commercial Automation Systems utilizing MSSQL and MySQL databases.
- Wrote clean backend code using C# and designed frontend user interfaces.
- Reviewed project specifications and designed technology solutions that exceeded performance expectations.
- Delivered performance-driven, user-centric web applications meeting all business requirements.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Designed and deployed a highly reliable barcode reading automation system, lowering scanning errors.
- Completed full-stack integrations of warehouse management portals using HTML, CSS (Bootstrap), and JavaScript.
Assistant General Manager
Victory Textile// RESPONSibilities
- Managed software project requirements and developed custom barcode and commercial automation portals.
- Configured MS SQL/MySQL database schemas and developed C# backend automation services.
- Implemented front-end user interfaces using HTML, CSS, and Bootstrap/JavaScript.
- Reviewed code, debugged system issues, and coordinated operational workflows in Kokand, Uzbekistan.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Designed and integrated custom textile tracking systems that improved operational inventory accuracy.
- Successfully trained local staff in system operations and database maintenance workflows.
Software Developer
Freelance Software Developer// RESPONSibilities
- Delivered a wide range of custom software solutions, spanning from web applications to desktop systems.
- Managed the full lifecycle of software development (requirement analysis, design, coding, testing, and deployment).
- Focused on creating user-centric, efficient, and scalable solutions for global clients.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Delivered 30+ custom projects, including web portals, CRM databases, and automation scripts.
- Earned deep practical knowledge of C#, .NET, VB, PHP, JavaScript, and relational databases.
Full Stack Developer
Mos-Skate// RESPONSibilities
- Developed an e-commerce website using open-source web frameworks in Moscow, Russian Federation.
- Designed MySQL database schemas and implemented server-side coding in PHP.
- Created highly responsive front-end user interfaces using HTML and CSS.
- Implemented critical e-commerce functionalities, including secure payment processing and order management.
// key_ACHIEVEMENTS
- Co-developed Mos-Skate's flagship e-commerce portal, improving online discovery and checkout workflows.
- Established stable third-party payment gateways, securing online customer transactions.
04 // SIMULATIONS
Interactive Showcase
Selection of published games, interactive prototypes, and active system engines.
[ENGINE // Unity]releasedCoin Smith
Idle / Clicker / Simulation
An addictive idle clicker game set in the ancient Lydian Empire where players build, upgrade, and tap their way to wealth.
Co-Founder, Solo Developer & Designer
PC (Steam)
[ENGINE // Unity]releasedOpet Ultra Race
Racing / Casual / Brand Integration
A mobile racing game developed in partnership with Fiber Games for Opet, integrating in-game points with real-world fuel discounts.
Technical Lead (B2B)
iOS, Android
05 // UTILITIES
Unity Extensions & Tools
Published extensions helping developers automate pipelines and compile highly optimized calculations.
Easy Screenshots
Editor Extensions • $14.99
A Unity Editor utility for capturing automated, high-resolution screenshots.
06 // CONTRIBUTIONS
Open Source Systems
git-tangle
A lightweight branching workflow tool for Git, designed to help development teams maintain clean, tidy, and predictable branch environments.
Patina Unity MCP
A high-performance Unity MCP with extensible APIs for agentic tools.
07 // LOGISTICS
Public Seminars
Mobile Game Development with Trifles Games
Bahçeşehir University Gamification Club (Sponsor: Red Bull)
In this event sponsored by Red Bull, a presentation was delivered to university students on mobile game industry dynamics, studio production pipelines, and game publishing phases from scratch.
Mobile Game Development 101
Circle Up Community
A comprehensive 8-session training and panel series was conducted within the Circle Up community, aimed at developers looking to enter the mobile game industry.
Game Development Lessons with Unity
Anadolu University Game and Animation Development Center (OAGM) - Republic of Turkey Ministry of Industry and Technology & Arinkom TTO
Designed the Unity-based game development curriculum and lesson programs as part of the OAGM project at Anadolu University, delivering lectures and hands-on training to future game developers.
08 // EXPERTISE
Systems Consultation
Leverage decades of engineering craftsmanship to audit database stacks, optimize compiles, or coordinate core pipelines.
Engineering & Technical Leadership
Designing and auditing high-performance architectures, automated testing frameworks, and scalable backend/real-time systems while mentoring engineering teams.
- Software, system, and game architecture.
- Test-Driven Development (TDD) & automated testing.
- Real-time communication & WebSockets.
- Database architecture & performance optimization.
- CI/CD automation, containerization & workflows.
- Technical audits & engineering team leadership.
Game & Product Strategy
Validating game concepts, researching markets, designing gameplay loops, progression, and economy systems from early ideas to production.
- Market research & trend analysis.
- Competitor analysis & product positioning.
- Concept validation & product roadmaps.
- Character design sheets & documentation.
- Gameplay loops, mechanics & progression.
- Game economy design & monetization balancing.
Studio, Business & Organization
Structuring game studios, modeling partnerships and financial planning, defining roles and optimizing cross-disciplinary team dynamics.
- Studio strategy & business planning.
- Cap table & partnership scenario modeling.
- SWOT analysis & financial planning.
- Publisher strategy & B2B partnerships.
- Team composition & role alignment.
- Team dynamics & personality analysis.
09 // INQUIRIES
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