Truman Cho

Computer Science Student · Game Developer · Creator

Brooklyn Technical High School — Software Engineering Major
94% Junior Yr | SAT: 1540 (740 ELA, 800 Math)

📍 Brooklyn, NY
itch.io | @thetrumanch0 | @thetrumfamily | @RandomUser1081

Profile

I build games and make things. I've been doing it since I was four. Right now I'm studying CS at Brooklyn Tech, publishing games on itch.io, and running a merch brand using my digital artwork.

Highlights

  • Self-taught game developer since age 10. Published 3 games on itch.io.

  • Designed custom clothing and merchandise sold through pop-ups, retail, and business partnerships worldwide

  • Participated in GB Compo 2023 and GB Compo 2025

  • 3rd place, Game Design Project — CIEE Kyoto Program

  • Youth Game & Community Lead, creating weekly game-based engagement for younger students

  • Ongoing self-directed project studying how players understand game mechanics

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)

Key Work

🎮 Game Development

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

  • Published games on itch.io

  • Created physical game cartridges

  • Participated in:

    • Game Jam 2024 (Mount Rock)

    • Game Jam 2025 (Archaea)

  • Developed games collaboratively through CIEE Kyoto program

  • Documents process through YouTube devlog

🧵 Merch & Product Design

  • Founded Be Tru (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

📺 Creative Media

  • Produced and edited video content (CapCut)

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

Experience & Leadership

Youth Game & Community Lead (2024–Present)

Assist youth leader twice monthly; created and lead a weekly post-service social using games to engage and connect younger students

Friday Harbor Suites — Family Hotel (WA) (2021–Present)

  • Café service, kitchen prep, and guest hospitality

  • Designed and managed in-lobby merchandise

  • Assisted with store layout and product curation

Skills

Creative
Procreate · CapCut · Cricut · Heat Press

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

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

Competitions & Recognition

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

  • Game Jam 2024 — Mount Rock

  • Game Jam 2025 — Archaea

  • Retail Pop-Ups: FAD Market, Philz Coffee, Lululemon, Corepower Yoga