I'm a TTRPG veteran with an academic background and experience in video game design.

Jussi Kenkkilä

I'm a TTRPG veteran with an academic background and experience in video game design.

Available to hire

I’m a TTRPG veteran with an academic background and experience in video game design.

Work Experience

System Designer at PlayerUnknown Productions
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Research and outlining game systems for Project Artemis open world MMO. Gathered real-world data and scientific research to simulate world systems; covered resource management, crafting, base building, equipment and economics. Conducted comparative game research to define scope and implementation; studied theoretical research on systems and players to address varied interests; documented processes, findings and results.
Freelance Game Mechanics Designer at Self-Employed
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2022
Defined, implemented and tested game mechanics for the virtual tabletop portion of a game. Wrote game documentation (systems and lore) and helped set tasks and player progression for the task management component. Mechanics included a Feudal/20-like combat system, skill trees, weapon and unarmed attacks, parkour-inspired movement, stealth, social combat, crafting and a magic system; conducted research into martial arts, historical weapons, ninja legends, parkour and eastern magical traditions.
Organizer and GM at High School After School Club
January 1, 1999 - December 31, 2004
Organized and GM’d a high school role-playing game after-school club; facilitated sessions and built ongoing campaigns for students.
Volunteer Game Master at Ropecon
January 1, 1994 - Present
Volunteer gamemaster at the annual role-playing game convention, contributing to organized play and events across multiple years.
Imaging Analyst at Biomedicum Imaging Unit
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2020
Imaging analyst supporting biomedical imaging workflows and analysis.
Imaging Analyst at Biomedicum Imaging Unit
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Imaging analyst contributing to imaging research projects.
Imaging Analyst at Biomedicum Imaging Unit
January 1, 2024 - Present
Imaging analyst continuing contributions to imaging research projects.

Education

MSc in Geology and Paleontology at University of Helsinki
January 1, 1995 - December 31, 2005
Doctorate studies in Geology and Paleontology at University of Helsinki
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008
Open University: Game design courses (Game and Interactive Media Design) at Metropolia University of Applied Sciences
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020

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