Malek Barkaoui is a Senior iOS Developer with 11 years of experience based in the Greater Paris area, currently building features at Deezer. He brings deep hands-on expertise in native iOS app architecture, UI/UX refinement and accessibility—evidenced by contributions to the widely used VLC iOS project where he fixed crashes, improved media UI and added VoiceOver support. His background spans startups, consultancies and major digital brands (Vestiaire Collective, VideoLAN, La Poste, FDJ), giving him a knack for delivering polished, user-focused solutions in both product and client contexts. Trained as a software engineer, he combines a practical appetite for learning and mentoring with a consistent track record of shipping stable, delightful mobile experiences.
11 years of coding experience
2 years of employment as a software developer
License, Programmation informatique, License, Programmation informatique at Institut supérieur d'informatique
Contributions summary:Malek primarily worked on the VLC for iOS application, focusing on UI/UX improvements and bug fixes within the video player functionality. They addressed issues such as double-top media crashes and album artwork display problems. Furthermore, they implemented new features like volume and brightness controls and improved accessibility by adding VoiceOver support. The commits indicate a focus on refining the user experience and ensuring the application's stability and usability.
Contributions:5 PRs, 9 pushes, 3 branches in 1 day
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