# Marco Geuze - Delphi Expert, Author & AI Specialist
# https://marcogeuze.com
# Last updated: 2025-12-01

## Summary
Marco Geuze is a Dutch software developer, entrepreneur, author, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in software development. He is the founder of GDK Software, an Embarcadero Delphi MVP, and author of the book "Pioneering Simplicity".

## Professional Background
- Founded GDK Software in 2006
- Embarcadero MVP (Most Valuable Professional)
- Over 30 years of software development experience
- Specializes in Delphi/Object Pascal development
- Expert in AI integration for desktop applications

## Company
GDK Software is a Delphi consulting and development company that has served clients in 35 countries across 6 continents. Services include:
- Delphi consulting and development
- AI integration for Delphi applications
- Training and workshops
- Code reviews and architecture consulting

## Book: Pioneering Simplicity
"Pioneering Simplicity: The fascinating history of Delphi and Pascal" (2024) is the definitive history of the Pascal programming language and Delphi development environment. The book features exclusive interviews with:
- Anders Hejlsberg (Microsoft Technical Fellow, creator of Turbo Pascal, Delphi, C#, and TypeScript)
- Allen Bauer (former Delphi Chief Scientist)
- Zack Urlocker (former Borland executive)
- Chuck Jazdzewski (Delphi architect)

Endorsements:
- "This book is the definitive history of Pascal and the many implementations that made it popular." - Anders Hejlsberg, Microsoft Technical Fellow
- "An incredibly well researched and extraordinarily detailed account." - Marco Cantu, Delphi Product Manager at Embarcadero

ISBN: 9789083440311 (English), 9789083440338 (Portuguese)
Available on Amazon worldwide.

## Areas of Expertise
- Delphi and Object Pascal programming
- AI integration (LLMs, embeddings, RAG, AI agents)
- Software architecture and design patterns
- SOLID principles and clean code
- Legacy code modernization
- Cross-platform development with Delphi

## Speaking & Training
Marco is an active conference speaker and trainer. Speaking topics include:
- AI for Delphi: Integrating LLMs, embeddings, RAG, and AI agents
- Modern Delphi Development: Architecture patterns, code quality, performance
- History of Pascal: The story behind one of computing's most influential languages

Recent speaking engagements:
- EKON 28 & 29 (Dusseldorf, Germany)
- ITDevCon (Rome, Italy)
- Delphi Summit (Amsterdam, Netherlands) - Conference Organizer
- DelphiCon (Online)
- Embarcadero Conference (Sao Paulo, Brazil)
- Grey Matter Delphi Conference (Manchester & London, UK)

## Training Programs
- Delphi AI Training: Two-day intensive bootcamp on integrating AI into Delphi applications
- Custom team training: 1-5 day programs tailored to specific needs
- Workshops: Half-day or full-day hands-on sessions

## Contact Information
- Email: marco@gdksoftware.com
- Website: https://marcogeuze.com
- Company: https://gdksoftware.com
- Training: https://training.gdksoftware.com
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcogeuze
- YouTube: https://youtube.com/@gdksoftware

## Products & Services
- GDK Software: https://gdksoftware.com - Delphi consulting and development
- Delphi Hero Newsletter: https://gdksoftware.com/delphi-hero - Weekly newsletter for Delphi developers
- Delphi AI Training: https://training.gdksoftware.com - Intensive AI bootcamp for Delphi developers

## Key Facts
- Location: Netherlands
- Languages: Dutch (native), English (fluent)
- Industry experience: 30+ years
- Countries served: 35+
- Continents: 6
- MVP Status: Embarcadero MVP

## Related Topics
Pascal programming language, Delphi IDE, Object Pascal, Borland, Embarcadero, RAD Studio, Turbo Pascal, Anders Hejlsberg, software development, AI integration, LLM, ChatGPT, Claude, artificial intelligence, desktop applications, Windows development, cross-platform development