Karim Languedoc
Crafting Elegant Solutions with Code
I believe coding is more than just a skill - it’s an art form, a reflection of the person behind it. I’m passionate about building products that are not only beautiful on the outside but also meticulously crafted on the inside.
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working across a wide range of industries, from startups to major corporations and even as a US Army contractor. I’ve also had the privilege of working with some incredible brands, including PetSmart, the Chicago Tribune, and U.S. Soccer. From the official PetSmart app to Copa America, I've contributed to a wide range of popular applications.
For me, great software goes beyond writing clean code. It’s about designing thoughtful, scalable solutions that empower businesses to grow, supporting millions of users and large development teams.
What i'm passionate about
Besides writing code, i’m deeply passionate about discovering and living the best version of myself. I believe life is a journey of continuous growth, and I strive to learn, adapt, and push my boundaries in both personal and professional areas. This mindset fuels my drive to explore new perspectives and experiences, helping me become a better version of myself every day.
Equally important to me is the opportunity to help others do the same. Whether it’s mentoring, sharing knowledge, or supporting someone in overcoming challenges, I love being a part of other people’s growth stories. There's something incredibly fulfilling about guiding someone to reach their potential, and I find joy in seeing others succeed and thrive.
Traveling is another major passion of mine. It allows me to see the world from different viewpoints, meet people from diverse cultures, and challenge my own understanding of life. Each trip is a new adventure that fuels my creativity and broadens my outlook.
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Where i've worked
Wanna Inc. - Lead Engineer - 2020 to Present
Chicago Illinois
Led the technical design and development of two major sports betting platforms: the Wanna Bet app in Brazil and the Wanna Parlay app in the U.S. These projects required close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including designers, product managers, and developers, to ensure seamless user experiences and technically robust platforms.
The apps is built using Swift, incorporating both SwiftUI and UIKit to balance modern declarative UI approaches with the versatility of UIKit for complex, custom components.
Key features include:- Threaded Chat with Reactions: Enabled real-time communication among users with the ability to react to messages, creating an interactive and engaging social experience within the app.
- Crowd Bets: Developed functionality to allow users to place and view crowd-sourced bets, fostering a community-driven approach to sports betting.
- Real Money Transactions: Integrated secure, scalable systems for processing real money transactions, ensuring compliance with U.S. regulations and providing a seamless experience for users to deposit, withdraw, and bet with real currency.
Throughout the development process, I focused on scalability, security, and performance to support high traffic and handle real-time data efficiently. This required designing the app's architecture to ensure it could scale for millions of users while maintaining robust performance under peak loads.
Cellpoint Digital - Lead Engineer - 2018 to 2020
Copenhagen Denmark
At CellPoint Digital, I was a senior software developer on the engineering team, where I played a key role in enhancing and maintaining the company’s existing SDK. My work involved adding new features, troubleshooting, and maintaining legacy systems to ensure smooth functionality. I collaborated directly with CellPoint’s clients, providing expert guidance on SDK implementation and resolving any technical issues they encountered.
In addition to my technical responsibilities, I also contributed to people management within the team, mentoring junior developers and fostering an environment of growth and knowledge-sharing.
PunchKick Interactive - Senior Engineer - 2016 to 2017
Chicago Illinois
During my time as a senior developer at Punchkick Interactive, I had the privilege of working on mobile apps for major brands such as PetSmart, U.S. Soccer, and the Chicago Tribune. I contributed to the technical design and development of these apps, ensuring they met the highest industry standards. Our efforts were recognized by users, with our apps consistently achieving high ratings in the App Store. In addition to coding, I played a critical role in collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver engaging, user-centric mobile experiences.
Interviews
Tech Stack
- Swift
- SwiftUI
- Objective-C
- Python
- JavaScript
- Kotlin
- React
- HTML
- CSS
- SQL
- AWS
- CI/CD