Mesut ALKAN
Mid/Senior Game Developer
Ankara
Summary
Experienced game developer with a strong background in Unity and C#, specialized in mobile and multiplayer racing games.
Skilled in performance optimization, scalable architecture, and agile team collaboration. Focused on delivering fun, polished, and technically sound gameplay experiences.
- Portfolio project on Github:
https://github.com/naktus00/NinjaRunCasual
- My new multiplayer match game "Triple Match King" gameplay:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yMtnyI8S5HF_X61zsW8KFnpQuje_udHn/view?usp=sharing
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Game Developer
Clap Games
09.2021 - 04.2024
- My first project "Merge Slime": https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.clapgames.mergeslime&hl=tr&gl=US
- Car Race Game - Multiplayer: (Previously published, currently unavailable.)
- Police Car Multiplayer: (Previously published, currently unavailable.)
- Also contributed to various other racing simulation projects with different concepts
- Developed and successfully published mobile games in the casual and car racing simulation genres, with 3 years of industry experience.
- Built multiplayer game infrastructure using Photon PUN, including lobby systems, matchmaking, room management, and real-time synchronization.
- Took active part in the full production cycle of game mechanics, level design, and user interactions.
- Wrote modular and maintainable code structures in C# following object-oriented programming (OOP) principles.
- Developed performance-oriented, scalable, and reusable codebases on the Unity engine.
- Designed scalable game systems using advanced Unity features such as ScriptableObjects and event-based architecture.
- Created and implemented prototypes for various game types to deliver innovative and player-centric gameplay experiences.
- Designed user interfaces in accordance with UI/UX principles to improve player engagement and usability.
- Collaborated effectively in cross-functional teams, contributing to both programming and game design processes.
- Conducted post-launch game analysis and implemented updates and improvements based on user behavior and feedback.
- Successfully integrated complex systems such as in-game economy, quest systems, and vehicle dynamics.
- Specialized in both mobile optimization (Android/iOS) and multiplayer architecture throughout various projects.
- Optimized memory usage and managed dynamic game content using the Addressable Asset System.
- Developed custom editor tools and debug utilities to streamline game design and testing workflows.
- Utilized in-game physics systems (raycasting, rigidbody, collider layer masking) to deliver realistic simulation experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi
Ankara, Turkey 04.2001 -
Skills
Game development with Unity
C# programming language
Mobile game optimization
Multithreading and asynchronous operations (C# Task, Coroutine, Job System)
Dynamic content management with Addressable Asset System
Developing physics-based mechanics
UI/UX design and implementation
Multiplayer systems
Online game development using Photon PUN
Version control systems (Git)
In-game economy and progression systems
Agile teamwork practices
Implementing game design documents into production
Timeline
Game Developer
Clap Games
09.2021 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Science - Electrical, Electronics And Communications Engineering
Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt Üniversitesi
04.2001 -