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 Candidate | 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