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Back to original languageAbout Karim
Passionate about VR and with over 16 years of experience, I develop and design immersive experiences invirtual, mixed, and augmented reality (XR)for various sectors such as industry, serious games, training, and video games.
With avery strong listening and communication abilityandspecializing in UX Design**, I am a developer capable of combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of user expectations. **This allows me to deliver quality, immediately usable projects on time.
đź’ˇ MY EXPERTISEđź’ˇ
- **XR Development**: Unity, Unreal, Meta Quest, Pico, HTC Vive, Android, OpenXR, MRTK, XR Interaction, .NET, C#
- **UX Design**: Optimization of ergonomics to ensure an intuitive, fluid, and captivating experience (Certification “UX Design for VR and AR”, The Interaction Design Foundation)
- **Haptics and 3D Audio**: Integration of sensory feedback for increased immersion
- **Project Management**: Ability to lead and coordinate multidisciplinary teams while respecting deadlines and budgets
- **Consultant and Trainer**: I share my know-how with future talents and professionals in fields such as XR development and UX
🎯 HIGHLIGHTED PROJECTS🎯
- **IKEA**: Development of the first kitchen simulator “Ikea VR Experience”, which marked a significant step in IKEA's adoption of VR
- **Dassault Systèmes**: Design of a diving suit simulator for an underwater archaeological mission, which led to the creation of a documentary
- **Arab World Institute Museum**: “THE ENEMY”, a multi-user VR museum project in large spaces
- **AFPA**: Creation of a serious game for professional training
👉CONTACT MEfor an initial discussion, I would be delighted to learn more about your needs to evaluate the relevance of a collaboration together.
Arabic
Basic
Spanish
Fluent
Japanese
Basic
Indonesian
Basic
English
Fluent
French
Native or bilingual
Can work on-site
Paris (up to 50km), Paris (up to 50km), Nantes (up to 50km), Lyon (up to 50km), Marseille (up to 50km)
Experience
- sViewDesign and development of a VR tool for monitoring and motivating cycling exerciseHEALTH AND WELLNESSJanuary 2023 - March 2023 (3 months)Paris, FranceI designed and developed aVR applicationthat tracks user movements during cycling exercises, **aiming to encourage them to stay active**.**Accomplishment**: Creation of a motivating and intuitive UX, providing real-time feedback on movements to optimize the user experience and improve performance tracking in VR.
- Chafik StudioDesign and development of demonstrators for the luxury retail sectorLUXURY GOODSMarch 2022 - July 2024 (2 years and 5 months)Paris, FranceCreation and management of high-end immersive experiences for luxury brands through innovative XR solutions🏆 **Accomplishments**: Development of a Metaverse standard for the luxury industry | Presentation at Vivatech 2023 | Ranked 7th most innovative company in France (Les Échos 2023).
- Management of a team of 10 people: developers, 2D/3D artists, animators, VFX artists, technical artists, and game designers.
- Design and delivery of XR projects for luxury brands, using Unreal Engine and Unity, with a strong focus on performance and innovation.
- Active contribution to UX design and interaction systems, creating engaging and impactful immersive experiences.
- ManzalabVR DeveloperEDUCATION AND E-LEARNINGNovember 2020 - March 2021 (5 months)Paris, FranceVR to mobile and VR headset porting (solo projects)I ported a mobile training application to VR headsets, adapting interactions and features to provide a quality immersive experience. I also ported a VR training application to iPad and iPhone, optimizing ergonomics and offering adapted functionalities while respecting the existing software architecture.Cross-platform development (team project, Agile method)In an Agile production team, I contributed to the development of interactions for a multi-user, multi-platform training platform in the hospitality sector. I adjusted the UX to ensure a smooth transition between VR and mobile, while developing robust features compliant with the specifications.
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Reviewed on 3/21/2020
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Education
- Engineering DegreeCompiègne University of Technology (UTC)2006Diplome ingénieur en mécanique
- Minor in Philosophy, Technology, and CognitionCompiègne University of Technology (UTC)2006Eléments scientifiques, philosophiques et pratiques pour comprendre la manière dont les technologies transforment nos façons de penser, de percevoir, de raisonner, d’agir et d’interagir.