My name is Tristan Özkan and I'm a game designer from Midland, Michigan. I graduated from Michigan State University in May of 2020 with a Bachelor's in Computer Science & Engineering and a Minor in Game Design and I have 4+ years experience in the game industry.

 

I have strong technical skills and a passion for multi-disciplinary collaboration. I'm proficient at multiple programming languages and development tools and excel at learning and mastering new ones. I have a mind for UX and believe that it extends beyond UI to all interactivity within a game. Systems design has long been a passion of mine and while game systems can get complicated, I find the art of systems design lies in keeping them as simple and focused as possible, improving the experience of both developers and players. In feature development I pride myself in the effective communication of ideas and helping produce a collaborative environment where everyone can be heard so that we can create an amazing end product.

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Some of my favorite games include Magic: The Gathering, Dota 2, and The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time.