# Marco Geuze

> Marco Geuze is a software developer, author, and speaker with 30+ years of experience. Founder of GDK Software, Embarcadero Delphi MVP, and author of 'Pioneering Simplicity' - the definitive history of Pascal and Delphi.

## About Marco Geuze

Marco Geuze started programming at age 12 with Turbo Pascal on a Compaq 386. He founded GDK Software in 2006, which has since helped hundreds of companies in 35 countries across six continents with Delphi development and consulting.

He is an Embarcadero MVP (Most Valuable Professional) and specializes in:
- Delphi and Object Pascal development
- AI integration with Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Software architecture and consulting
- Training and speaking at international conferences

## Key Areas of Expertise

- **Delphi Development**: 30+ years of experience with Turbo Pascal, Delphi, and Object Pascal
- **AI Integration**: Helping developers integrate LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and AI agents into applications
- **Software Consulting**: Enterprise software development and modernization
- **Technical Writing**: Author of books and essays on software development

## The Book: Pioneering Simplicity

'Pioneering Simplicity' is the definitive history of Pascal and Delphi, featuring exclusive interviews with:
- Anders Hejlsberg (creator of Turbo Pascal, Delphi, C#, and TypeScript)
- Allen Bauer (Delphi Chief Scientist)
- Zack Urlocker (former Borland VP)
- Chuck Jazdzewski (Delphi architect)

## Links

- Homepage: https://marcogeuze.com/
- About: https://marcogeuze.com/about/
- Essays: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/
- Book: https://marcogeuze.com/pioneering-simplicity/
- Speaking: https://marcogeuze.com/speaking/
- GDK Software: https://gdksoftware.com/
- Delphi Hero Newsletter: https://gdksoftware.com/delphi-hero
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcogeuze

## Essays

- What craftsmanship means today: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/what-craftsmanship-means-today/
- The bottleneck was never typing: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/the-bottleneck-was-never-typing/
- Same magic, different tools: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/same-magic-different-tools/
- Simplicity is not easy: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/simplicity-is-not-easy/
- When your heroes answer the phone: https://marcogeuze.com/essays/when-your-heroes-answer-the-phone/


## Contact

- Email: marco@gdksoftware.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcogeuze
- WhatsApp: https://wa.me/31610075176