{ JOSEPH }{ RASSI }

I’m a Computer Engineering student at McGill University who loves taking complex, real-world problems and turning them into clean, reliable products. What I enjoy most is the full arc of building something end-to-end: starting from an unclear need, shaping it into a solid system, and then refining the details until the experience feels complete. I get excited about both sides of software: the core engineering fundamentals (performance, testing, architecture, clear APIs) and design choices that make software feel intuitive instead of “technical.”

I’m comfortable working across the stack: shipping polished front-end features (Vue 3 + TypeScript / Quasar), connecting them to backend APIs, and making sure the whole thing holds up in real usage. I’m the type of person who’ll happily go deep to remove bottlenecks, improve test coverage, or simplify a design that’s getting too complex, then zoom back out and iterate on UX until it feels smooth and obvious for the user.

On the AI side, I’m especially interested in applied ML and ML-powered systems—where models meet engineering. I like that space between “cool demo” and “usable feature”: clean integration, reliable behavior, thoughtful evaluation, and product decisions that make the capability actually valuable. In general, I’m drawn to building systems that are robust, measurable, and easy to maintain, not just impressive on paper. To improve my knowledge in that area, I've been working on ML-focused projects and taking relevant coursework, and I'm excited to keep learning more through hands-on experience and collaboration with others who share that interest.

Outside of tech, I’m big on sports, especially volleyball and tennis. I love the mix of strategy and repetition: getting a little better each session, staying sharp under pressure, and enjoying the social side of competition. Those sports also taught me a lot about collaboration and communication, so I’m comfortable working in a team environment, but I also enjoy solo work when it’s time to lock in, focus, and own a problem end-to-end.

At the end of the day, I just like building high-quality software that people enjoy using. Whether it’s a side project, a contribution to an open-source library, or a feature in a larger product, I get a kick out of taking an idea and turning it into something real that works well. I’m always looking for opportunities to learn, grow, and collaborate with others who are passionate about creating great software. If that sounds like your vibe, let’s chat!