Semih Özge GÖNEN
Software Developer
Kadikoy,77
Summary
Versatile skill set in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for delivering effective solutions with adaptability and a proactive approach. Dedicated to continuously improving and exceeding expectations to drive positive outcomes.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Merge Shell - Lead Software Developer
Silevel Ltd.
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Merge Shell is a casual merging game based on merging shells and upgrading them up to 50 levels
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D
- Integration of firebase SDK and remote config for testing purposes on soft launch
- Integration of Google Play services and and Apple Game Center
- Integration of In-app purchases both on android and IOS platform
- Integration of 3rd party mediation SDKs (Google Admob, Applovin, Ironsource)
- Interface and Interaction design and development
Mountain Climb - Lead Software Developer
Silevel Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Mountain Climb games were published on Android only and had 150M downloads overall but they were never published on IOS platform
- I handled the publication of both games on IOS platform
- Besides publishing, different Ad mediation 3rd party SDK's were integrated in both Android and IOS versions of the games
Jumo Game Series - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
04.2019 - 12.2020
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D using C#
- Integrating the game data with Google firebase
- Interface and Interaction design and development
- ProjePark is a company involved in game development and educational projects
- Jumo Game Series is an educational mobile game project to improve the vocabulary and pronunciation levels of kids between ages 6-11
Camapoli - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Camapoli was developed by Unity3D game engine for Istanbul Technical University, main purpose of this project is improving ecological knowledge of high school students in Turkey
- Game Scenarios and Storytelling
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D using C#
- MS SQL Database development and integration with Unity 3D
Toybox Game App - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D using C#
- MS SQL Database development and integration with Unity 3D
- Implementing Toybox Bonus Code system within Unity as well as Toybox website
- Toybox is a well-known gum brand with toys
6 Steps of a Call- Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Mondelez International – The Game for 6 Steps of A Call
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D using C#
- MS SQL Database development and integration with Unity 3D
- Implementing 3D Stand and Planogram designs within the game
- Simulation design in Unity3D
- Simple AI interaction for dialog menus
- Development of web statistical data portal
- This project is a game based educational platform with advanced reporting modules developed for Mondelez Turkiye
Hoverland - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
- HTML/CSS based reporting screens development and Integration with ASP.NET C# web interface
- Lead software developer in Unity 3D using C#
- MS SQL Database development and integration with Unity 3D
- Micro game development by Playmaker tool
- Help Integrating the mini games developed by students (2020)
- HoverLand is a low poly 3D game environment designed based on Math exercises for grades 1-4
Perfect Store Web Portal - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017
- This project is developed with ASP. NET C# and MS SQL Database including advanced reporting modules, statistical and regional graphics, displaying all of the visit data and photos taken by the Mondelez sales team
- Lead software developer in C# ASP.NET web portal
- MS SQL Database development and integration with portal
Toybox Website - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Company Overview: I was involved in the redesign process of new Toybox.com.tr website
- I was involved in the redesign process of new Toybox.com.tr website by using HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript Jquery/Jquery Mobile
- I was involved in the redesign process of new Toybox.com.tr website
Hediye Hikaye - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2014 - 12.2014
- Hediyehikaye.com is an automated photo story creation and sharing platform
- I have worked as project manager and lead software developer in the project
- During development process we used CSS3, AJAX, ASP.NET(C#), MSSQL Server and FFMPEG libraries
Radiomyself - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Radiomyself.com is a music search and sharing platform
- I lead the software development team of radiomyself project
- During development process we used CSS3, AJAX, ASP.NET(C#) and MSSQL Server
Shopon 365 - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2012
- SHOPON 365 is established in 2011
- I took part in the first phase of the project as lead software developer and coordinated the software and database development processes of the e-commerce platform
- During development process we used CSS3, AJAX, ASP.NET(C#) and MSSQL Server
- Several integrations with banks made for the payment variety
EXPOMX - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2012
- EXPOMX is a R&D project which is funded by internal resources of ProjePark
- As lead software developer, I have determined the scalability of the software and hardware needs for the entire project
- Developed the software with my team using Flash Actionscript, ASP.NET C#
- Handled the integration between C# and Flash
- After the launch of project 5 virtual exhibitions were organized
Çikilop Web Site - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2010
- A browser based flash game project developed for Cikilop brand of Saray Biskuvi
- My responsibility was to lead the software team
- During the development Flash ActionScript, ASP.NET C# were used
- I handled the integration between C# and Flash
Jelibon Vampir - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2009
- Jelibon Vampir is a multiplayer and isometric browser based game project
- I was the lead software developer of the team
- During the development Flash Actionscript, ASP.NET C# were used
- I handled the integration between C# and Flash
- Also I worked on integrating a 3rd party application, Smartfox Server, for multiplayer support
Save.com Prototype - Off-shore Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2006
- Company Overview: According to off-shore agreements we have made with a USA based Tech Company Forward Technologies Co
- We have developed the prototype of save.com website and many other high-level software projects
- My responsibility in Save.com project was ASP development for Forward Technologies Co
- This project was developed with ASP on Postgre SQL
- I was responsible for the development of ASP scripting of the whole project
- I also developed the AJAX related GUI of the project and helped to form the structure of the database
- I have been relocated to New York Area in US for a month before the release of the final product
Toybox Web Portal - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2006
- Toybox is A browser based games platform
- Also developed a bonus code system for Toybox product, consumers who buy Toybox gums have a printed bonus code and can play one of the games with their code
- This project was a strategic alliance of two companies, ProjePark and Yogurt Technologies
- I was responsible from the integration of web site and backend systems made by software team of ProjePark and design team of Yogurt Technologies
- The site was first developed with ASP, MSSQL 2000 and Macromedia Flash MX technologies
- Then re-designed using ASP.Net (C#)
- It has reached more than 200.000 members in 5 months
- Up to 2500 people could connect to the site simultaneously
PartiMarti.com Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2005
- Development of PartiMarti.com dating and activity site
- The site was developed with ASP, MSSQL 2000 technologies
- There was also an instant messaging function like MSN which is designed with macromedia flash, and connected to the SQL database with integration of ASP
- I also contributed to the visual design of the site and maintenance of windows 2003 Server, which the site was hosted
OPTASIS - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2004
- Development and Visual Design of Optasis Software of Projepark
- It is used by Logistics And Transportation Companies to track the shipments of their customers and communicate with them over internet and strengthen the customer relations
- This software project is developed by ASP, MSSQL 2000
- There is also a Live Support component, which the customers of Transportation companies can contact them online and ask for their shipments and additional support
Cadbury Web Site - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2003
- Company Overview: Re-design of Cadbury Turkey website and development of administration panel for the site
- Re-design of www.kent.com.tr web site and development of administration panel for the site by using ASP and MSSQL 2000
- (Management of this site As Mondelez International Turkey is still maintained by ProjePark)
Puzmo.com - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2002 - 12.2002
- Development of the first puzzle portal of Turkey
- Development of the first puzzle portal of Turkey, Puzmo.com (2002)
- Using ASP, MSSQL Server 2000 and Macromedia Flash (Both actionscript and designing tools)
- There is a flash puzzle contest on this site which is developed by macromedia flash with the integration of ASP
- The site was chosen as the Best Game Site by PCWorld Turkey Magazine in 2002
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Management Engineering
İstanbul Technical University (ITU)
Istanbul, Turkey 06.1996 - 05.2001
High School -
Özel Üsküdar Fen Lisesi
Istanbul, Turkey 01.1993 - 04.1996
Skills
Unity 3D development
C# programming
Flash development expertise
JavaScript programming
Dynamic HTML development
Strong foundation in CSS3 standards
Relational database expertise
Proficient in Visual Studio
Version control management
Jira project management
Awards
- Golden Stevie Award, 2018, Sales Training or Coaching Program of the Year, Mondelez International “The Game for 6 Steps of a Call
- PCWorld, 2002, The Best gaming website of the year, puzmo.com website
Skills
ASP.NET C#, LinQ, DHTML, CSS3, JavaScript, ActionScript 3, Jquery, Jquery Mobile, MSSQL, Unity3D, Visual Studio, Flash, Photoshop, Sketchup, Blender, Vmware
Timeline
Merge Shell - Lead Software Developer
Silevel Ltd.
06.2021 - 06.2023
Mountain Climb - Lead Software Developer
Silevel Ltd.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Jumo Game Series - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
04.2019 - 12.2020
Camapoli - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
Toybox Game App - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2018 - 12.2018
6 Steps of a Call- Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
Hoverland - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2017 - 12.2018
Perfect Store Web Portal - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2016 - 12.2017
Toybox Website - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Hediye Hikaye - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2014 - 12.2014
Radiomyself - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2013 - 12.2013
Shopon 365 - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2011 - 12.2012
EXPOMX - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2012
Çikilop Web Site - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2009 - 12.2010
Jelibon Vampir - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2008 - 12.2009
Save.com Prototype - Off-shore Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2006 - 12.2006
Toybox Web Portal - Lead Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2006
PartiMarti.com Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2005 - 12.2005
OPTASIS - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2004 - 12.2004
Cadbury Web Site - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2003 - 12.2003
Puzmo.com - Software Developer
ProjePark Ltd.
01.2002 - 12.2002
Bachelor's Degree - Management Engineering
İstanbul Technical University (ITU)
06.1996 - 05.2001
High School -
Özel Üsküdar Fen Lisesi
01.1993 - 04.1996