Hi, I'm Assil

(pronounced "a-seal"... like the animal)

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About Me

Assil Azim

πŸ“ Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Open to relocation globally

πŸŽ“ Education

York University β€” Lassonde School of Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Computer Science

πŸ’Ό Current Role

Software Engineer at Signify β€” Mississauga, Canada

I design and build backend systems and distributed APIs handling 100K+ requests/sec . My work has cut system latency by 65%, slashed payload processing time by 80%, and powered deployments at 300+ production sites.

πŸ› οΈ Toolbox

Languages: Java, Python, C++, JavaScript, SQL, HTML, CSS, Shell Script

Frameworks & Tools: Spring Boot, Hibernate, RabbitMQ, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Docker, Kubernetes, Git, Maven, Postman, Jira, Angular, TailwindCSS, Linux

Concepts: REST APIs, Microservices, CI/CD, System Design, Database Optimization, MVC Architecture, Agile

I’m language-agnostic and impact-driven, always optimizing for clean, scalable code. Passionate about distributed systems and curious about AI infrastructure.

🌐 What Drives Me

I’m not just in this to build software. I want to build systems that scale, simplify lives, and feel effortless. Whether it’s optimizing APIs or working cross-functionally, I care about doing it right and making users feel the difference.

πŸ” Always Learning

I’m studying system design, distributed architecture, and how AI models scale in production. Always experimenting with new tech like streaming APIs and event-driven systems.

🧠 Dream Projects

I'd love to build systems that help the world, from AI-driven health tools to highly reliable platforms used by millions. My goal is to join a team where I can grow and innovate boldly.

πŸƒ In My Free Time

Outside of work, I stay energized through strength training and team sports. I love social outings, competitive games, and the occasional deep-dive into a great movie or multiplayer video game. These interests keep me sharp, collaborative, and always ready to learn and lead.

πŸ§˜β€β™‚οΈ Fun Side

I double as a certified personal trainer. So, if your team needs a stretch break inbetween deploys or standups... I got you. πŸ’ͺ


Projects

βš”οΈ Three Musketeers Game

A large-scale Java game featuring AI and two-player modes. Built with Object-Oriented design principles and may later include a GUI or web version.

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πŸ€– Sealy Bot

A Discord bot with 20+ commands to centralize tools like Reddit, Google, and Twitter using Java, MySQL, and Docker.

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πŸ›’ MyShoppingCart

Java Maven-based MVC project simulating a grocery store with multi-role support. Uses file storage for now with plans for DB integration.

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Contact Me

πŸ’¬ Let's Connect

Whether you have a question, want to collaborate, or just want to say hi, I’d love to hear from you!

🧠 Fun Fact

I once built an app during a hackathon that helped students find nap spots. It won the β€œMost Relatable” award.

πŸš€ Engineering Philosophy

Clean code is like clean eating... it fuels performance, makes you feel better, and you regret it less at 2am.

πŸ’¬ Favorite Interview Question

β€œTell me about a bug that kept you up at night.” (Ask me about the one where lights wouldn’t turn off...)

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"Behind every great engineer is a trail of deleted code and good coffee."