Truman Cho

Computer Science Student · Game Developer · Creator

Brooklyn Technical High School — Software Engineering Major
SAT: 1540 (740 ELA, 800 Math)

📍 Brooklyn, NY
🎮 Games on itch.io | 💬 Dev updates on X | 📸 Visual journal on Instagram

Profile

I build games and make things. I've been doing it since I was four. I study CS at Brooklyn Tech, publish games on itch.io, run a custom charm business out of Brooklyn, and show up every week for younger kids in my church community.

Key Work

🛠️ BeTru Maker Project (2025-Present)

  • Self-directed design research project studying what it takes to shift a kid from player to maker

  • Ran structured game demos for 80+ kids at Knollwood Elementary school in New Jersey

  • Ran charm bar activation for 70+ graduating 5th graders at PS38 in Brooklyn

  • Built and launched betrumaker.com. A free public resource site for kids who want to start making things

🎮 Game Development

  • Designed and built multiple retro-style games using GB Studio

  • Published games on itch.io

  • Created physical game cartridges

  • Participated in:

    • GB Compo 2024 (Mount Rock)

    • GB Compo 2025 (Archaea)

  • Developed Roblox games collaboratively through CIEE Kyoto program

  • Documents process through YouTube devlog

🧵 Merch & Product Design

  • Founded BeTru (2022–Present)

  • Designed apparel, stickers, and accessories

  • Created exclusive merchandise line for Friday Harbor Suites

  • Sold products through:

    • FAD Market (Brooklyn)

    • Philz Coffee

    • Lululemon pop-ups

  • Commissioned work:

    • VOX Media holiday gifting

    • Redeemer Church activations

    • Custom events for gift activations and celebrations

📺 Creative Media

  • Produced and edited video content (CapCut)

  • Created short-form art and process content for social platforms

Experience & Leadership

Youth Game & Community Lead, Redeemer Presbyterian Church Brooklyn (2024-Present)

  • Assistant teacher for elementary youth class, twice monthly

  • Founded informal post-service hangout and monthly lunch outings for middle schoolers

Friday Harbor Suites, WA (2020–Present)

  • Café service, kitchen prep, and guest hospitality

  • Designed and managed in-lobby merchandise

  • Assisted with store layout and product curation

Education

Brooklyn Technical High School — Software Engineering Major (2022–Present)

  • AP Computer Science A

  • AP Computer Science Principles (5)

  • AP English Language

  • Pre-Calculus

  • AP World History (4)

  • Mandarin (since 6th grade)

Skills

Technical
GB Studio (self-taught) · Python (basic) · Unity (basic) · HTML/CSS (basic)

Creative
Procreate · CapCut · Cricut · Heat Press

Business / Other
Branding & Packaging · Pop-up Planning · Customer Engagement

Competitions & Recognition

  • 3rd Place — Game Design Project (CIEE Kyoto)

Game Competitions — Entered

  • GB Compo 2024 — Mount Rock

  • GB Compo 2025 — Archaea