Hi, I am Youssef Al Akkad, a senior full stack developer with 10+ years of experience leading teams and delivering high-performance web and mobile apps for clients like Total Energies, Doctolib, and TF1. I specialize in React, React Native, and Node.js, and I excel at building scalable architectures, DevOps-driven workflows, and Green IT initiatives. I am passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring, and delivering ethical, user-focused technology. In addition to hands-on development, I enjoy driving cross-functional collaboration, promoting accessibility and privacy by design, and sharing best practices through open source contributions and training. Outside of work I am into AI, gaming, puzzles, and travel.

Youssef Al Akkad

Hi, I am Youssef Al Akkad, a senior full stack developer with 10+ years of experience leading teams and delivering high-performance web and mobile apps for clients like Total Energies, Doctolib, and TF1. I specialize in React, React Native, and Node.js, and I excel at building scalable architectures, DevOps-driven workflows, and Green IT initiatives. I am passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring, and delivering ethical, user-focused technology. In addition to hands-on development, I enjoy driving cross-functional collaboration, promoting accessibility and privacy by design, and sharing best practices through open source contributions and training. Outside of work I am into AI, gaming, puzzles, and travel.

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Hi, I am Youssef Al Akkad, a senior full stack developer with 10+ years of experience leading teams and delivering high-performance web and mobile apps for clients like Total Energies, Doctolib, and TF1. I specialize in React, React Native, and Node.js, and I excel at building scalable architectures, DevOps-driven workflows, and Green IT initiatives. I am passionate about knowledge sharing, mentoring, and delivering ethical, user-focused technology.

In addition to hands-on development, I enjoy driving cross-functional collaboration, promoting accessibility and privacy by design, and sharing best practices through open source contributions and training. Outside of work I am into AI, gaming, puzzles, and travel.

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Language

French
Fluent
English
Fluent
Arabic
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Developer at WOOSH
June 30, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led the development of two Uber-like mobile apps from scratch, enabling communication between a client app and a driver app. Also led the development of the corresponding website and backend. Contributed to MapBox on Github. Utilized a stack including NextJS, React, React Native, Expo, Docker, CI/CD, Typescript, Supabase, and MapBox.
Lead Developer at EMPICA
March 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Led the development of an internal platform used across Dubai, Singapore, and Geneva. Implemented Green IT best practices resulting in an eco-index improvement from D to B. Worked with Microsoft Sharepoint Online, Visio, React, React Native, Expo, Astro, Ghost, Wordpress, NextJs, Vue JS, Nuxt JS, Three JS, D3 JS, Docker, Nginx, CI/CD and Typescript.
Lead Developer at AXIS MUNDI
May 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Built an NFT marketplace frontend with Metamask integration and pixel-perfect UI. Used technologies such as Next JS, React, TailwindCss, Laravel and Web3.
Lead Developer at Doctolib
October 31, 2023 - August 1, 2025
Re-architected the mobile app to improve scalability and performance. Introduced CI/CD with Bitrise and optimized testing workflows using Jest, Detox, and Testflight.
Lead Developer at TF1 Group
December 31, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Developed a cross-platform TV app for Apple TV, Smart TVs, and ISP Boxes. Built a custom video player and ensured UX consistency. Refactored legacy code to match hardware performance needs.
Consultant Lead Developer at Polyrion
November 30, 2021 - August 1, 2025
Worked on multiple projects including unifying mobile/web codebase using React Native Web, leading rebuilds of payroll and IoT scooter apps, delivering new features for SNCF's ADM app, building e-commerce site for LVMH x Rihanna, and migrating Ionic apps to React Native for BNP Paribas Hello Bank & Wealth. Managed UI/UX, DevOps, CI/CD pipelines, and Agile delivery.
Lead Developer at WOOSH - Paris
June 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Led the development of two Uber-like mobile apps from scratch, one for clients and the other for drivers, ensuring seamless communication between them. Additionally, led the development of the website and backend for the app. Contributed to MapBox on GitHub.
Lead Developer at EMPICA - Geneva
March 1, 2025 - August 30, 2025
Led the development of an internal platform used across Dubai, Singapore, and Geneva. Implemented Green IT best practices, improving the eco-index from D to B. Worked with diverse tech stacks including Microsoft SharePoint Online, React, Vue.js, and containerization technologies.
Lead Developer at AXIS MUNDI - Paris
May 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Built an NFT marketplace frontend with MetaMask integration, delivering pixel-perfect UI and seamless wallet connectivity.
Lead Developer at DOCTOLIB - Levallois
October 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Re-architected the mobile app to enhance scalability and performance. Introduced CI/CD pipelines with Bitrise and optimized testing workflows for improved reliability.
Lead Developer at TF1 Group - Paris
December 1, 2023 - August 30, 2025
Developed a cross-platform TV app for Apple TV, Smart TV, and ISP boxes. Built a custom video player ensuring consistent UX across all devices. Refactored legacy code to meet hardware performance requirements.
Consultant Lead Developer at POLYRION - Paris
November 1, 2021 - August 30, 2025
Delivered various projects including unified mobile/web codebases, payroll platform rebuilds, multilingual IoT scooter apps showcased at CES, features for ADM app with SDK integrations, e-commerce site builds, connected IoT devices presentations at CES, and migrations to React Native. Managed agile deliveries, DevOps, CI, and cross-channel modular UI.
Full Stack Developer at JTI X MDW
October 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Developed a data management application and built the backend in .NET. Implemented frontend with Next.js 15 and React 19, and deployed on Microsoft Azure. Built secure APIs with C#, implemented CI/CD pipelines, and maintained Docker-based deployments.
Lead Developer at WOOSH
June 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Led development of two Uber-like mobile apps from scratch, enabling communication between clients and drivers. Built the accompanying website and backend. Implemented maps integration (MapBox), real-time syncing (Supabase Real Time), and CI/CD pipelines using Docker, TypeScript, Next.js/React/React Native (Expo).
Lead Developer at EMPICA
March 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Led the development of an internal platform used across Dubai, Singapore, and Geneva. Explored and implemented Green IT best practices, improving eco-index from D to B. Stack included SharePoint Online, Visio, React, React Native, Expo, Astro, Ghost, Wordpress, NextJs, Vue.js, Nuxt.js, Three.js, D3.js, Docker, Nginx, CI/CD, TypeScript.
Lead Developer at Doctolib - Levallois
October 1, 2023 - September 25, 2025
Re-architected the mobile app for scalability and performance. Introduced CI/CD with Bitrise and optimized testing workflows (Jest, Detox, TestFlight).
Lead Developer at TF1 Group
December 1, 2022 - September 25, 2025
Developed a cross-platform TV app (Apple TV, Smart TV, ISP Boxes). Built a custom video player and ensured UX consistency across all devices. Refactored the legacy codebase to meet hardware performance requirements.
Consultant Lead Developer at POLYRION
November 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025
Led multiple client engagements across mobility and web, unifying mobile/web codebases with React Native Web, migrating to Expo, and introducing Cypress E2E tests. Managed UI/UX and DevOps under tight deadlines.

Education

Master's at School of Multimedia from Paris
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
License at University of Pierre and Marie Curie of Jussieu
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Integrated Prep at SUPINFO Campus of Paris
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2011
Integrated Prep at SUPINFO Campus of Paris
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Informative Licence at University of Pierre and Marie Curie of Jussieu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Multimedia Master at School of Multimedia from Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Multimedia Master at School of Multimedia from Paris
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Informative Licence at University of Pierre and Marie Curie of Jussieu
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Integrated Prep at SUPINFO Campus of Paris
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Cyber Security Certification
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Cyber Security Certification — TryHackMe
January 1, 2021 - August 30, 2025
Cyber Security Certification
January 1, 2021 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Financial Services, Transportation & Logistics, Healthcare, Professional Services