Caner Kaska

Available to hire

Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Solo Game Developer at Digital Eclipse: Cyberpunk Survivor
June 1, 2023 - Present
Designed and developed an isometric co-op shooter-looter action roguelike using Unity and C#. Built gameplay systems including ability trees and AI enemy behaviors. Implemented multiplayer networking with a full client-host architecture. Optimized for low-end PCs and localized the game content into 13 languages.
Tabletop RPG Game Master at Roll20.net
September 1, 2024 - October 9, 2025
Professionally ran narrative-driven campaigns for multiple systems (D&D, Pathfinder, World of Darkness), creating dynamic, player-driven worlds with branching storylines and encounter designs. Successfully ran 38 campaigns and accumulated more than 5,500 hours of gameplay.
English Language Teacher at Just English Language Schools
September 1, 2021 - October 9, 2025
Developed and delivered engaging English language lessons.
English Language Teacher at Just English Language Schools
March 1, 2020 - October 9, 2025
Developed and delivered engaging English language lessons.
Independent Game Developer at Self-Employed / Digital Eclipse (Cyberpunk Survivor project)
June 1, 2023 - Present
Self-mounded and shipped a full isometric co-op shooter-looter rogue-like using Unity and C#. Built gameplay systems (ability trees, AI enemy behaviors, loot progression, procedural replayability loops), implemented multiplayer networking with Netcode for GameObjects & Steam NetworkingSockets (P2P), and developed a robust client-host architecture with scene synchronization. Optimized for low-end CPUs (targeting 30-40 FPS on GPU-less laptops). Integrated Steamworks features (achievements, matchmaking, lobbies, rich presence) and localized content into 13 languages using Unity Localization. Applied clean-architecture patterns (singleton, observer, event bus, object pooling). Created all levels, VFX, UI, and balancing for both solo and co-op modes. Managed full production pipeline (coding, art integration, QA, publishing, updates).
Tabletop RPG Master at Roll20.net (Remote)
May 1, 2021 - September 1, 2024
Professionally ran narrative-driven campaigns for multiple systems (D&D, Pathfinder, World of Darkness). Created dynamic, player-driven worlds with branching storylines and encounter design. Successfully ran 38 campaigns and accumulated over 5,500 hours of gameplay, demonstrating skills in story pacing, world building, live improvisation, and collaboration.
English Language Teacher at Just English Language Schools
January 1, 2018 - March 1, 2020
Developed and delivered engaging English language lessons.

Education

Bachelor’s Degree at Hacettepe University
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016
Bachelor's Degree in Archaeology at Hacettepe University, Turkey
September 1, 2012 - June 1, 2016

Qualifications

TESOL Training
January 11, 2030 - October 9, 2025
Data Science Course Complete
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2025
TESOL
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026
Data Science Bootcamp
January 1, 2025 - April 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Gaming, Education, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services