Forward Deployed Engineer · Algoria Ventures

Mersin · GMT+3

Berkay Geldeç

I take AI projects for Türkiye’s leading enterprises from first idea to production.

I’ve been developing software since 2008. At Algoria Ventures I own every project end to end: defining the need together with the client, designing and building the solution, integrating it into existing enterprise systems and leading the process through to delivery.

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BG — Mersin · İstanbulSince 2008

18yrs

Developing software since 2008

17

Selected clients

End to end

From the need to delivery

2025

DevFest speaker · GDG Mersin

01

Expertise.

What I do on every project, from the first meeting to the last demo.

  1. 01

    Development

    I design each solution around the business need, build it and test it before delivering to enterprise quality standards.

  2. 02

    Integration

    I deploy solutions on the client’s existing infrastructure, integrate them with their systems and tailor them to their needs. I own the technical side of the rollout.

  3. 03

    Project management

    I clarify requirements in client meetings, plan the work and distribute it across the team. I own the project timeline and lead presentations and demos.

02

Experience.

A career that began with WordPress, now focused on React and AI-driven product development.

  1. 2026 —

    Forward Deployed Engineer

    Algoria Ventures · Istanbul

    Building AI solutions for enterprise clients across industries, owning both technical development and project management.

  2. 2023 — 2026

    Senior Software Developer

    AI Business School · Istanbul

    Built independent, API-driven systems with React and integrated AI services into live web products.

  3. 2020 — 2023

    Full Stack Developer, UX Designer

    Radity · Zurich (remote)

    Developed insurance software with React and Node.js, and the cross-platform TouchApp mobile app with Flutter. Delivered Webflow and WordPress projects for client sites and designed the user experience of web and mobile products.

  4. 2015 — 2020

    Freelance Web Developer

    Mersin (remote)

    Owned client projects end to end: built React and Node.js applications, REST API integrations and custom WordPress themes and plugins, and provided ongoing maintenance and support.

  5. 2014 — 2015

    WordPress Developer

    WPmanya · Ankara

    Converted designs into WordPress themes and provided technical support to clients.

  6. 2008 — 2014

    Freelance Web Developer

    Mersin (remote)

    Early-career work building WordPress sites for a range of clients.

Selected clients

  • Koç Holding
  • Kitapyurdu
  • Koç University
  • Royal Caribbean
  • Palm Travel
  • Polteks
  • Hellospace
  • Fabula
  • TouchApp
  • DKD Construction
  • Case Future
  • Sankonline
  • Dokuzderece
  • Hostware
  • Karabulut Emlak
  • Seferihisar Municipality
  • Hadron Construction

03

Technologies.

What I build with today, grouped by layer.

Languages
TypeScript, JavaScript, Python, PHP, SQL, Bash, HTML5, CSS3
Frontend
Next.js 16 (App Router), React 19, Tailwind CSS 4, shadcn/ui, Radix UI, Tiptap, Zustand, Motion
Backend & data
Node.js, REST APIs, PostgreSQL, Drizzle ORM, Prisma, Redis, BullMQ, Zod, MinIO / S3, Server-Sent Events
Artificial intelligence
Claude (Anthropic API), OpenAI API, Google Gemini, AI agents, speech-to-text, text-to-speech, Claude Code
Enterprise integration
Microsoft Graph (Outlook, Teams), Google Calendar API, OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP, Kafka, RabbitMQ, SAP HANA, Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, SFTP, SMTP
DevOps & delivery
Docker, Docker Compose, nginx, on-premise packaging and installation, Railway, Git, GitHub, Linux
Testing & quality
Vitest, Playwright, property-based testing (fast-check), ESLint
Mobile, CMS & design
Flutter, Dart, Swift · WordPress (custom themes & plugins, WooCommerce, WP-CLI), Webflow · UI/UX, Figma

04

Education & community.

B.Sc. Computer & Software Engineering

Toros University · 2019 – 2024

Associate Degree, Computer Programming

Mersin University · 2014 – 2016

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05

FAQ.

Short answers about who I am and what I do.

Who is Berkay Geldeç?

Berkay Geldeç is a Forward Deployed Engineer at Algoria Ventures in Istanbul. He takes AI projects for Türkiye’s leading enterprises from first idea to production and has been developing software since 2008.

What does he do as a Forward Deployed Engineer?

He owns each project end to end: defining the need together with the client, designing and building the solution, integrating it into the client’s existing enterprise systems and leading the process through to delivery.

Which technologies does he work with?

TypeScript, Next.js and React on the front end; Node.js, PostgreSQL and Redis on the back end; Claude, OpenAI and Gemini for AI; Microsoft Graph, OAuth 2.0 / OpenID Connect, SAML, LDAP and Kafka for enterprise integration; Docker and on-premise installation for delivery.

Where is he based?

He lives in Mersin, Türkiye and works with Algoria Ventures, which is based in Istanbul.

How can I contact him?

By email at works@berkaygeldec.com.tr or on LinkedIn.