UMUTCAN DURAK

Entrepreneur | Game Developer

Istanbul, TR.

About

Dynamic and entrepreneurial Digital Game Design student with a proven track record in game development, startup incubation, and community leadership. Successfully designed and published a mobile game, 'Capsule Runner,' and co-led an electric vehicle project to national awards at TEKNOFEST. Adept at leveraging rapid learning and strategic networking to drive innovative projects and build impactful communities, including founding a university's first Scouting Club. Eager to apply hands-on project management, field-tested marketing, and strong leadership skills to contribute to dynamic and innovative professional environments.

Work

Indomie

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Campus Ambassador

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Representing the Indomie brand, executed field marketing strategies and community engagement initiatives to enhance product visibility and brand awareness at Istanbul Gedik University.

Highlights

Executed targeted field marketing strategies for the Indomie brand, significantly increasing brand awareness and product visibility among Istanbul Gedik University students.

Organized and led promotional activities and community engagement events, gathering feedback to enhance product appeal and market penetration.

Supported various campus events, contributing to increased student engagement and successful promotion of campus-wide initiatives.

Teknopark Istanbul

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Entrepreneur / Project Developer

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Actively contributes to a leading startup ecosystem by developing and commercializing innovative technological projects, leveraging rapid learning to adapt to industry trends.

Highlights

Actively contributed to the development and commercialization of innovative technological projects within a prominent startup ecosystem.

Leveraged rapid learning capabilities to swiftly adapt to new industry trends and technological tools, enhancing project execution and innovation within the incubation center.

BTM (Bilgiyi Ticarileştirme Merkezi)

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Entrepreneur

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Engaged in a leading entrepreneurial center, focusing on developing scalable business models and refining project strategies through professional networking and training.

Highlights

Developed scalable business models through strategic networking with industry professionals, mentors, and investors, enhancing commercial viability.

Participated in advanced entrepreneurial training and networking events, refining project strategies and market positioning.

Digital Game Design Club (@gedikdot)

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Event Coordinator

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Orchestrated and executed a diverse range of club events and workshops, enhancing student engagement and membership for the Digital Game Design Club.

Highlights

Planned, coordinated, and executed a diverse portfolio of club events and workshops, effectively increasing student engagement and membership.

Managed comprehensive event logistics, including social media promotions and speaker communications, ensuring successful execution of all club activities.

Conducted detailed post-event analysis to identify areas for improvement, optimizing future event strategies and operational efficiency.

Istanbul Gedik University Scouting Club

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Founder & President

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Founded and led the university's first Scouting Club, building a strong community and organizing impactful outdoor activities that promoted leadership and nature awareness.

Highlights

Established and launched the university's inaugural Scouting Club, successfully recruiting members and cultivating a strong, active community from the ground up.

Organized and led diverse outdoor activities, camps, and team-building exercises, promoting leadership, resilience, and nature awareness among participants.

Independent Game Developer

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Creator & Developer

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

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Summary

Led the independent development and successful launch of a hyper-casual mobile game, overseeing the full product lifecycle from concept to deployment.

Highlights

Designed, developed, and independently published "Capsule Runner," a hyper-casual mobile game, to the Google Play Store, managing the full development lifecycle.

Oversaw all aspects of game production from initial concept and design to coding, testing, and successful deployment.

TEKNOFEST Electric Vehicle Competition Team

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Project Member & Developer

Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Türkiye

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Summary

Collaborated as a Project Member & Developer on an energy-efficient electric vehicle team, achieving national recognition in a prestigious competition.

Highlights

Collaborated effectively within a team to design, develop, and build an energy-efficient electric vehicle for the TEKNOFEST competition.

Contributed to winning National 1st Place (Acceleration) and National 2nd Place (Domestic Product) among hundreds of competing teams.

Implemented process improvements that increased efficiency within the project team, optimizing development workflows and resource utilization.

Education

Istanbul Gedik University

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye
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Bachelor's Degree Digital Game Design

Kastamonu Taşmektep Vocational And Technical Anatolian High School

Kastamonu, Kastamonu, Türkiye
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High School Diploma High School Diploma

Awards

National 1st Place (Acceleration) & National 2nd Place (Domestic Product) - TEKNOFEST Electric Vehicle Competition

TEKNOFEST

Awarded for significant achievements in developing an energy-efficient electric vehicle, outperforming hundreds of teams in a national competition.

Languages

Turkish

English

Skills

Game Development

Unreal Engine, Unity Engine, Mobile Game Development, Game Design, Game Publishing, Product Lifecycle Management.

Project Management

Organizational Skills, Time Management, Process Improvement, Logistics Management, Strategic Planning.

Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Startup Ecosystems, Business Model Development, Networking, Commercialization, Rapid Learning, Problem-Solving.

Marketing & Community Building

Brand Ambassadorship, Field Marketing, Promotional Activities, Event Coordination, Social Media Promotion, Community Engagement, Recruitment.

Leadership & Teamwork

Teamwork and Collaboration, Self-motivation, Team Building, Leadership Development.

Projects

Capsule Runner (Hyper-casual mobile game)

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Summary

Designed, developed, and published "Capsule Runner," a hyper-casual mobile game available on the Google Play Store.

Energy-Efficient Electric Vehicle Project (TEKNOFEST)

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Summary

Collaborated with a team to build an energy-efficient electric vehicle for the TEKNOFEST competition.