Ali Özkan Özdurmuş
Business Development Lead

Ali Özkan
Özdurmuş

Co-Founder & Business Development Lead

Gaziantep, Turkey

Specializing in digital transformation and SaaS solutions. Experience driving B2B growth, building strategic partnerships, and delivering AI-powered products across different sectors. Adept at translating complex technical requirements into practical business solutions.

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Skills & Expertise

A diverse skill set spanning business development, design, software engineering, and AI technologies.

Business Development

Salesforce, HubSpot, Google Analytics, SEMrush, Search Console, AdMob, Google Ads, N8N, Trello

Graphic Design

Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva, UI/UX Design

Software Development

Node.js, React, Next.js, Azure, AWS, Vercel, Docker, REST APIs, PostgreSQL

AI & LLM

Azure OpenAI, Azure Cognitive Services, AWS Bedrock, LangChain, Prompt Engineering, RAG Systems, Vector Databases, Semantic Search, Embeddings, Fine-tuning

Personal Skills

Strategic Thinking, Team Leadership, Problem Solving, Negotiation, Communication, Project Management, Adaptability, Decision Making

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Work Experience

A proven track record of driving growth and delivering results across multiple industries.

02/2023 – PresentGaziantep, Turkey

Co-Founder & Project Lead

Invenire | Project Development and Software Services

Co-founded a company providing software solutions, sustainability consulting, and government incentive advisory services for B2B clients across multiple sectors.

02/2023 – 03/2025Gaziantep, Turkey

Project and Business Development Specialist

Kara Holding

Conducted market analysis and coordinated cross-functional teams to ensure project success. Utilized data-driven insights to optimize processes and deliver measurable results in dynamic business environments.

07/2021 – 05/2022Gaziantep, Turkey

Project and Business Development Specialist

Dur&Plast Medical Devices

Developed B2B partnerships with healthcare providers and distributors. Supported new medical device launches and led cross-functional teams to drive sales growth.

02/2021 – 07/2021Kielce, Poland

Project Development Intern

Regionalne Centrum Wolontariatu

Assisted in project research, event coordination, and volunteer management to support community initiatives and increase regional impact.

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Education & Certifications

Academic background with international experience and continuous learning focus.

2017 – 2021

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration and Management

Hasan Kalyoncu University

Gaziantep, Turkey

Full Scholarship | 2.99/4.0 GPA | EQF:6

2019

Business Administration and Management

Jan Kochanowski University

Kielce, Poland

Exchange Student | Full Scholarship | 3.96/4.0 GPA | EQF:6

2023 – 2024

Aspire Leaders Program

Harvard University

Boston USA, Distance Education

Completed Stage 6 with focus on Leadership and Technology Entrepreneurship

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Featured Projects

Innovative solutions delivering real impact across industries.

Veni AI — AI-Powered Workspace Platform

veniplatform.com
  • Built an enterprise AI platform with 200+ specialized assistants and 50+ LLM integrations (GPT, Claude, Gemini) serving law, healthcare, education, and marketing sectors
  • Architected scalable multi-cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP) with enterprise-grade security (ISO 27001, GDPR, KVKK compliant)
  • Designed modular AI orchestration layer for large-scale document processing with dynamic model selection
  • Implemented multi-channel monetization via Stripe & RevenueCat with subscription-based billing

Ecotrack - Track your Sustainability

  • Tracking and certifying eco-friendly materials in the textile sector
  • Showcase sustainable practices with generated certificates
  • Prepared for INDITEX Group and Kara Holding
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Language Proficiency

Turkish(Native)
English(Full Professional Proficiency)
Polish(Elementary Proficiency)
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Volunteering & Community

Active involvement in social initiatives and professional networks.

Gezider - Young Intelligence Association

Partnership and Funding Team

Support the Partnerships and Funding Team by building collaborations, identifying funding opportunities, and assisting in preparing project applications.

gezider.org

European Commission - Youthpass

Assistant Coordinator

European Union Project - Raising Awareness of Racism and Xenophobia

Being a Woman in Mesopotamia

Volunteer

War, Migration and Women initiative

Design Thinking 4 Professional Network

Participant

ESAA-funded Design Thinking workshop in Verona, Italy for European professional network development and strategic collaboration

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