Julien Assouline
About Julien Assouline
Julien Assouline is a Senior Full Stack Developer at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, with a diverse background in web development and data journalism.
Current Position at TELUS
Julien Assouline holds the position of Senior Full Stack Developer at TELUS in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. His responsibilities involve developing end-to-end solutions and improving internal processes. He has successfully developed a data visualization tool that enhanced internal reporting efficiencies. Julien also mentors junior developers, assisting them in transitioning from academic to professional environments. Additionally, he actively participates in various initiatives at TELUS, including winning first place in a company-organized hackathon for creating an innovative customer service chatbot.
Previous Roles in Technology
Before joining TELUS, Julien Assouline garnered extensive experience in various technical roles. He worked as a Frontend Developer at Crescendo Technology in 2021 and as a Web Developer in Baseball Operations for the Toronto Blue Jays from 2019 to 2020. Julien also served as a Full Stack Developer at Senior Care Connect for three months in 2019. His early career included internship roles at CBC as an Interactive Developer Intern, and at Flourish as a JavaScript Developer Intern in London, United Kingdom.
Educational Background and Certifications
Julien Assouline has a solid educational foundation in both journalism and technology. He earned a Full Stack Developer certification from RED Academy in 2019. He also studied Data Journalism and achieved a PostBac degree from Columbia University - Graduate School of Journalism in 2017. Additionally, Julien holds a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Ryerson University, accomplished from 2015 to 2018, and a Bachelor's Degree specializing in English Literature from Concordia University, completed from 2013 to 2015.
Public Speaking and Open Source Contributions
Julien Assouline actively engages in the wider tech community. In 2022, he presented a talk on modern web development practices at the Toronto Web Development Conference. Furthermore, he has contributed to an open-source project focused on improving web accessibility standards. These activities underscore his commitment to sharing knowledge and enhancing industry standards.
Career Milestones and Community Involvement
Throughout his career, Julien Assouline has achieved numerous milestones. He played a strategic role in the development of a significant data visualization tool at TELUS and has provided mentorship to new developers in the industry. His participation in a TELUS hackathon led to a first-place win with an innovative customer service chatbot. These accomplishments highlight Julien’s dedication to technological innovation and community involvement.