Hi, I'm Ali H. Yassine, a software engineer with 8 years of combined academic and professional experience in backend development, financial systems, and distributed computing. I specialize in Java/Spring Boot microservices, CI/CD, and Spark/PySpark optimization, with a track record in fintech (Billte, Murex), research (CERN), and consulting (Netlight). I enjoy secure system design, data engineering, and performance tuning. I hold a Master in Informatics from the University of Zurich and a BE from the American University of Beirut, and I'm based in Zurich, Switzerland. I work in English and continue to grow my German and French skills.

Ali H. Yassine

Hi, I'm Ali H. Yassine, a software engineer with 8 years of combined academic and professional experience in backend development, financial systems, and distributed computing. I specialize in Java/Spring Boot microservices, CI/CD, and Spark/PySpark optimization, with a track record in fintech (Billte, Murex), research (CERN), and consulting (Netlight). I enjoy secure system design, data engineering, and performance tuning. I hold a Master in Informatics from the University of Zurich and a BE from the American University of Beirut, and I'm based in Zurich, Switzerland. I work in English and continue to grow my German and French skills.

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Hi, I’m Ali H. Yassine, a software engineer with 8 years of combined academic and professional experience in backend development, financial systems, and distributed computing. I specialize in Java/Spring Boot microservices, CI/CD, and Spark/PySpark optimization, with a track record in fintech (Billte, Murex), research (CERN), and consulting (Netlight).

I enjoy secure system design, data engineering, and performance tuning. I hold a Master in Informatics from the University of Zurich and a BE from the American University of Beirut, and I’m based in Zurich, Switzerland. I work in English and continue to grow my German and French skills.

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Language

English
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German
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French
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Work Experience

IT Consultant at Netlight
May 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Cloud & DevOps: Built internal efficiency tools, co-led Azure/DevOps upskilling, supported enterprise rollouts. Full-Stack Delivery: Developed donor platform (WordPress + CDN + secure backend), improving NGO digital reach.
Junior Software Systems Developer at Billte AG
October 1, 2022 - October 18, 2025
Java Backend: Developed and maintained invoicing/payment systems with Java, Kotlin, Vert.x, MongoDB, Maven. eBill Integration: Implemented new Swiss eBill standard ensuring banking compliance. Microservices: Optimized backend performance and introduced CI/CD improvements (Gradle, Jenkins).
Software Engineer & Project Coordinator at CERN (CMS Experiment)
July 1, 2020 - October 18, 2025
Java Systems: Maintained CMS Activity Coordination Tool (Java/Oracle), reducing incident rates by 20%. HPC Infrastructure: Coordinated HPC4Lebanon rollout; managed workflows for large-scale scientific computing.
Software Engineering Intern at Murex Systems
September 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Apache Spark Optimization: Built Spark-based REST microservices for parallel financial curve calibration, reducing compute time by 66%; tuned joins and execution strategies. Spring Boot Microservices: Designed services integrating Spark with trading/analytics engines. Frontend: Designed UI enhancements for financial analysts (JavaScript, Bootstrap).
Software Development Consultant at Destinators
May 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
CRM System: Developed ASP.NET/Java-based client management system, improving order cycle by 15%. Requirements Engineering: Delivered technical specifications and training manuals for smooth adoption.

Education

Master of Informatics (Software & Blockchain Systems; Minor: Data Science) at University of Zurich
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2024
Bachelor of Engineering in Computer and Communications Engineering at American University of Beirut
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Azure Certification
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet

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