Narrative design and homebrew TTRPG content creation
TOLGAHAN DEMİRALP
Junior Software Developer
Bursa
Summary
Aspiring Game Designer with hands-on experience as a lead designer and UI/UX contributor in several student and independent projects. Passionate about crafting engaging gameplay experiences, especially in the action genre. Skilled in game design documentation, prototyping, and user interface design. Eager to learn, collaborate, and contribute to creative teams. Currently seeking an internship opportunity to grow professionally and help bring innovative game ideas to life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Founding Vice President
BTU - Digital Game Design Society
09.2024 - Current
- Co-founded and established the university’s first student-led organization focused on game design and development.
- Led the organization’s early structure, setting goals, responsibilities, and workflows for board members and project teams.
- Organized workshops and events on game design principles, Unity/Unreal basics, and career development in the game industry.
Software Development Intern
Birleşik Yazılım – ERP Solutions
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Worked on the development and maintenance of ERP modules using C# within a production-level codebase.
- Assisted in implementing new features and fixing bugs in back-end systems to improve overall software reliability.
- Collaborated with senior developers to understand the structure of enterprise applications and ERP business workflows.
Intern Game Tester
BlueP Games
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Assisted in the testing of various game genres, focusing on identifying and documenting bugs, crashes, and graphical anomalies.
President
BTU - Science Fiction and Fantasy Society
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Led a vibrant community of over 350 members, organizing weekly game sessions, tournaments, and special events such as themed game nights and guest speaker panels.
- Managed club operations, including budgeting, scheduling, and communication, ensuring smooth and efficient functioning of club activities.
- Promoted the club through social media and campus events, increasing membership by 80% and enhancing the club's visibility within the university community.
Education
Computer Engineering Degree -
Bursa Technical University
Bursa, Osmangazi 01.2020 - Current
Skills
Unity
C# (basic scripting for prototyping)
Git (version control basics)
Gameplay Iteration
User Experience (UX) Thinking
Interests
Exploring player psychology and engagement strategies
Story-driven games and interactive narratives
Indie game development and experimental mechanics
Game jams, prototyping, and rapid ideation
Timeline
Founding Vice President
BTU - Digital Game Design Society
09.2024 - Current
Software Development Intern
Birleşik Yazılım – ERP Solutions
06.2024 - 09.2024
Intern Game Tester
BlueP Games
01.2023 - 01.2024
President
BTU - Science Fiction and Fantasy Society
01.2022 - 01.2024
Computer Engineering Degree -
Bursa Technical University
01.2020 - Current