Osama Khan

Lead Game Designer & Programmer @Epic Blocks Games

Toronto, ON, CA

Built and managed a 1M+ player community across multiple game groups, fostering strong engagement and loyalty. Designed and balanced core gameplay loops, progression systems, and monetization models for simulators,tycoons, and obby genres. Applied data analytics (CTR, retention, playtime) to identify engagement bottlenecks and prioritize featureupdates. Led structured playtests and analyzed player retention funnels to validate hypotheses and refine pacing andaccessibility — achieving a 77% D7 retention increase and 47.5% longer average playtime. Created clear design documentation to align internal and partner teams on gameplay systems and updates. Directed Lua-based scripting, UI/UX logic, and reward pipeline systems aligned with player motivation Implemented data-informed updates that boosted player return rate and sustained long-term engagement. Designed and optimized mobile-compatible titles, achieving consistent retention and monetization performanceacross platforms

University of Toronto Scarborough

Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance