Engineer NWP Specialist Data Scientist Fullstack Web Developer Crossplatform Mobile Developer PhD Researcher

I turn complex problems into simple solutions.

Product-focused developer at Hidromod and PhD researcher at the Water Resources Laboratory, METU.

This page shows what I build and how I think — and lets you learn more about me.

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Portrait of Ali Cem Çatal.
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What I’m good at

Not just a toolbox — these are the strengths I bring to every project.

End-to-end product execution

From discovery and scoping to prototyping, shipping, measuring, and iterating — I guide products through the full lifecycle.

Turning ideas into momentum

Rapid prototyping and user testing that transform raw concepts into validated, high-impact features.

Performance & accessibility

Building experiences that are fast, reliable, and inclusive — so speed and usability come standard.

Data-informed decisions

Favoring incremental, measurable releases over risky big-bang launches — always guided by metrics.

Systems thinking

Designing composable architectures and reusable components that scale gracefully and reduce long-term complexity.

Clear communication

Writing crisp documentation, running effective demos, and aligning stakeholders with transparent expectations.

Academia & Research

PhD researcher in Civil Engineering – Water Resources (METU).

My work bridges numerical weather prediction, climate modeling, hydrology, and renewable energy forecasting.

Research focus

Currently working on Climate Projections for Türkiye for the Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.

  • High-resolution climate modeling (WRF, downscaling techniques)
  • Impacts of climate change on water and energy systems
  • Forecasting renewable energy production potential
  • Decision support tools for resilience & adaptation planning

Selected Work

A mix of research, professional, and personal projects. Not all of them are publicly available, but here are highlights:

Personal Website

Personal portfolio

Hidromod Website

Professional corporate showcase

Hidromod API

Data-driven services for Hidromod

Smart Assistant

Your trusty assistant

Blocks

Improve your visual memory

Ses Perdesi

Train your voice like a professional

HavaTahmin

Get accurate weather forecasts

About

Short bio

I’m a product-minded engineer, NWP specialist, web & mobile developer, data analyst, and PhD researcher in the Water Resources Laboratory at METU. Currently at Hidromod, I build scalable software for climate modeling and data-driven decision making. My academic focus spans numerical weather prediction, high-resolution climate modeling, renewable energy forecasting, and applied data science.

Blending research and engineering, I thrive at the intersection of science, technology, and real-world impact.

How I work

A simple loop I use repeatedly.

Discover

Clarify the job-to-be-done and constraints.

Prototype

Test ideas quickly with real users.

Ship

Release small, safe slices frequently and measure impact.

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