OGUZ ORKUN
DOMA
ARCHITECT · LEVEL DESIGNER
Istanbul, Turkey
moc.amodzugo@zugo
rt.ude.uti@amod
Oğuz Orkun Doma is an architect (M.A.) who has earned his Ph.D. in the Architectural Design Computing program at Istanbul Technical University.
Previously worked as a Research Assistant at Istanbul Technical University and BAU, a Level Designer at Crytek Istanbul, and a Project Manager at AKSTEK AR/VR Training Technologies. Currently works as XR Projects Manager at Neo Auvra Digital Health Technologies.
Professional experience includes architectural design, virtual reality, game design, level design, project management, graphic design and visualization, and teaching in higher education.
Academic research areas include architectural design computation, virtual and augmented reality, computer graphics and video games, design cognition, and brain-computer interfaces.
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EXPERIENCE
NEOAUVRA DIGITAL HEALTH TECHNOLOGIES
XR Projects Manager | 2023.04 – present
Driving the development of cutting-edge XR projects, focusing on ideation, prototyping, testing, and deployment of applications, ensuring timely and high-quality delivery while fostering innovation and collaboration.
Technology & Innovation Lead | 2022.01 – 2023.04
Working on developing and deploying novel digital health solutions utilizing cutting-edge VR and AR technologies, leading the technology and innovation efforts of the company, with a focus on product ideation, technology scouting, and R&D.
Game Designer | 2021.10 – 2022.01
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE
Research Assistant | 2014.09 – 2021.07
Teaching architectural design and design visualization courses in undergraduate and graduate levels while participating in architectural design computation research.
AKSTEK AR/VR TRAINING TECHNOLOGIES
Project Manager | 2018.04 – 2019.06
Responsible for game design, art direction and level design and project management of multiple serious game projects, including Black Diamond VR as the architect behind the project from the early proof-of-concept demos to the delivered end product.
CRYTEK ISTANBUL
Level Designer | 2016.01 – 2019.07
Conducting VR and Level Design R&D projects at Crytek via İTÜNOVA TTO.
CBILAB VR STUDIOS
Narrative Designer · Contract | 2016.08 – 2018.06
Contributed to the development of ManMade, a VR action-adventure game set in a futuristic, cyberpunk version of Istanbul during the 2050s. Provided key creative input in crafting the game’s world-building and narrative design, resulting in a captivating and immersive player experience.
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Teaching Assistant | 2012.02 – 2014.08
Been offered a T.A. position upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree as the class valedictorian. Assisted architectural design courses in undergraduate level.
EDUCATION
ISTANBUL TECHNICAL UNIVERSITY
PhD | 2014 – 2023
In Architectural Design Computing program. Published a thesis titled: DREAMSCAPE: Use of Virtual Reality in Architectural Design and Education. GPA: 3.94 / 4.00.
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY
Architecture · Master of Arts | 2012 – 2014
Published a thesis titled: Architectural Experience in Video Games: Spatial, Temporal & Narrative. GPA: 3.95 / 4.00
BAHÇEŞEHİR UNIVERSITY
FACULTY OF ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN
Architecture · Bachelor’s Degree | 2007 – 2012
Accepted with a full tuition scholarship, and was offered T.A. position when graduated. GPA: 3.70 / 4.00
ORDU SCIENCE HIGH SCHOOL
High School | 2003 – 2006
Accepted at Ordu Science High School with a high score, which was specialized in STEM fields. GPA 5.00 / 5.00.
LANGUAGES
SKILLS

TURKISH
Native

ENGLISH
Advanced
TOEFL iBT 110/120

CRYENGINE

Unreal Engine 4

Lumberyard

Photoshop

3ds Max

InDesign

Illustrator

Substance

MS Office

Autocad

ArchiCAD

SketchUp

Rhinoceros
- CRYENGINE
- Unreal Engine 4
- Lumberyard
- Photoshop
- 3ds Max
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Substance
- MS Office
- Autocad
- Archicad
- SketchUp
- Rhinoceros
SKILLS
- CRYENGINE
- Unreal Engine 4
- Lumberyard
- Photoshop
- 3ds Max
- InDesign
- Illustrator
- Substance
- MS Office
- Autocad
- ArchiCAD
- SketchUp
- Rhinoceros
LANGUAGES

TURKISH
Native

ENGLISH
Advanced
TOEFL iBT 110/120