I am Salih Üzümcü, a senior International Relations student with a strong interest in political philosophy and political thought, focused on how ideas are formed, justified, and contested within historical and institutional contexts. Beyond theory, my work crosses into game development and music, combining interdisciplinary aims with practical hands-on experience in Unity, Unreal Engine, live sound, and creative media to craft holistic interactive and sonic experiences.

Salih Üzümcü

I am Salih Üzümcü, a senior International Relations student with a strong interest in political philosophy and political thought, focused on how ideas are formed, justified, and contested within historical and institutional contexts. Beyond theory, my work crosses into game development and music, combining interdisciplinary aims with practical hands-on experience in Unity, Unreal Engine, live sound, and creative media to craft holistic interactive and sonic experiences.

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I am Salih Üzümcü, a senior International Relations student with a strong interest in political philosophy and political thought, focused on how ideas are formed, justified, and contested within historical and institutional contexts.

Beyond theory, my work crosses into game development and music, combining interdisciplinary aims with practical hands-on experience in Unity, Unreal Engine, live sound, and creative media to craft holistic interactive and sonic experiences.

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Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent

Work Experience

Independent Game Developer & Designer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2016 - Present
Develops games using Unity 3D, Unreal Engine, and Game Maker Studio; focuses on core game mechanics, level design, and prototype delivery; collaborates on indie game projects and jams.
Music Producer & Sound Engineer at Freelance / Independent
January 1, 2021 - Present
Versatile musician and sound specialist; transitioned to the digital ecosystem (2021-present); proficient in DAWs (FL Studio, Cubase); manages live sound, stage coordination, and produces sonic landscapes for indie games and short films.
Project Intern, PRM Member at In Turn Platform
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Contributed to project work within a platform promoting interdisciplinary collaboration; supported team tasks and project coordination.
Project Member at Locavorism
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2020
Participated in a cross-border project exploring local food production and sustainability; collaborated with teams across La Rochelle (France).
Research Intern at TUİÇO Eurasian Geopolitics
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Research intern focusing on Eurasian geopolitics; supported data gathering and analysis.

Education

Bachelor of International Relations at Koç University, Istanbul
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Minor in Sociology at College of Social Sciences and Humanities
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education