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EMIR ISIK
Game Developer
Istanbul
Summary
Innovative and results-driven entrepreneur with over 15 years of experience, specializing in the dynamic field of game development. Seamlessly blending technical expertise with strong business acumen, I am an energetic and motivated Management & Entrepreneurship graduate, driven to excel in the ever-evolving gaming and technology sectors. I am dedicated to infusing fresh creativity, adaptability, and a robust work ethic into cross-functional game development teams. I'm passionate about personal growth and making a profound impact, all while amassing invaluable industry insights that bridge the realms of technology and business.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
9
9
Years of post-secondary education
3
3
Years of game engine experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Sole Proprietor
ISIK Dev – Indie Game Development & Publishing
Istanbul
02.2021 - Current
- Self-taught Unreal Engine 4 Blueprints and Unity C# during the pandemic with guidance from official online forums and developed PC/Mac/iOS games
- Conceptualized unique gameplay mechanics, characters, and storylines
- Collaborated with artists, designers, and programmers to translate concepts into comprehensive game design documents
- Managed end-to-end game development cycles, ensuring milestones, budget adherence, and high-quality delivery
- Applied programming skills to implement gameplay features, mechanics, and systems
- Provided art direction, overseeing visual asset creation, and ensuring cohesive aesthetics
- Conducted rigorous testing and quality assurance, enhancing player experience
- Fostered an active and engaged player community through feedback and events
- Engineered innovative game mechanics such as terrain destruction in "Scavange Hunt"
- Used debugging techniques to identify issues with game code and resolve errors
- Developed an inventory system from scratch for "Dungeon Run: Rise of the Goblins"
- Developed and implemented game levels with in-game mechanics.
- Engineered an in-game currency store from scratch for "Lunar Vengeance"
- Demonstrated expertise in procedural generation with dynamic dungeons in "Dungeon Run: Rise of the Goblins"
- Developed AI behavior trees that adapt intelligently to player strategies
- Achieved optimal performance through optimization techniques, including LODs
- Successfully ported "Lunar Vengeance" to multiple platforms
- Engineered robust networking solutions for stable online multiplayer experiences
- Achieved successful game launches with positive player reviews.
Sole Proprietor
Emir I$IK - Online Presence Management
Istanbul
05.2018 - 09.2021
- Established and grew the online presence of entities through branding and digital marketing strategies
- Executed digital and social media marketing campaigns
- Designed and developed custom websites
- Conducted keyword research and implemented on-page optimization techniques
- Created SEO-friendly content and built backlinks
- Secured local PR coverage and Google Knowledge Panel placement
- Acquired verified social media channels
- Increased organic website traffic by 50% in the first quarter
- Optimized site structure, reducing bounce rate by 30%.
Sole Proprietor
World of Civikcraft – Database Management Project
Istanbul
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Reverse-engineered and developed a custom private version of a popular MMORPG
- Reverse engineered game source code
- Designed custom game elements and models
- Created and managed a robust MySQL database schema
- Integrated player profiles and game progress into the database
- Developed content scripting using LUA
- Analyzed and optimized database queries for improved performance
- Enhanced knowledge in database management, SQL queries, and LUA scripting
- Optimized query performance and achieved data consistency
- Improved inventory management system for enhanced user experience.
Co-Founder
Ex Vices – Start-Up Apparel Brand
Istanbul, Turkey
10.2017 - 09.2020
- Established and managed a successful custom-design sweatshirt and hoodie brand
- Shaped brand identity, marketing, and promotion.
- Managed supply chain and inventory.
- Collaborated with design and production teams.
- Developed and executed e-commerce strategy.
- Implemented sales strategies for revenue growth.
- Achieved 120% of projected sales targets in the first quarter.
- Maintained 90% customer satisfaction rate.
- Grew social media following by 50% in six months.
- Collaborated with influencers for brand awareness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Management With Entrepreneurship
09.2019 - 08.2023
Received First Class Honors (1st)
High School Diploma -
09.2014 - 06.2019
Received an Honors Award (2017 – 2018)
Received an Academic Honors (2015 – 2016)
Successfully completed English Prepatory (2014-2015)
Skills
Entrepreneurial Mindset
undefinedSoftware
Adobe Creative Suite
Google Apps
Unreal Engine
Unity
Blender
Zbrush
HeidiSQL
FL Studio
Command Prompt
Windows Powershell
Terminal
Notepad
Sublime Text
Visual Studio
Interests
Gaming Enthusiast
Tech Innovation
Entrepreneurship
Creative Storytelling
Game Mechanics
AI & Machine Learning
Digital Marketing
Gaming Industry Trends
Networking
Music Creation
Visual Arts
Timeline
Sole Proprietor - ISIK Dev – Indie Game Development & Publishing
02.2021 - Current
Sole Proprietor - World of Civikcraft – Database Management Project
10.2019 - 06.2020
Royal Holloway, University of London - Bachelor of Science, Management With Entrepreneurship
09.2019 - 08.2023
Sole Proprietor - Emir I$IK - Online Presence Management
05.2018 - 09.2021
Co-Founder - Ex Vices – Start-Up Apparel Brand
10.2017 - 09.2020
SEV American College - High School Diploma,
09.2014 - 06.2019
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