The Athlete
Intensity & Discipline
The Engineer
Precision & Logic
Mehdi Essoussi
My journey bridges two worlds: the intensity of competitive athletics and the innovation of software engineering.
On the pitch, I compete. Off it, I build AI systems. This isn't just what I do, it's who I am.
Mehdi
Essoussi
82
Senior Appearances
10th
Overall Pick (2025)
Varsity Captain
Named team captain of U of T Varsity Blues (2024), leading the squad to OUA East accolades.
All-Canadian
U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian (2025) & 2x OUA East First Team All-Star selection.
CPL Draft Pick
Selected 10th Overall by Vancouver FC in the 2025 CPL-U Sports Draft.
The Journey
A timeline of my soccer career from youth development to professional leagues.
2025
2025
Vancouver FC (CPL)
2025 — PRESENTCanadian Premier League • U-Sports Contract
Signed in March 2025 after being selected 10th overall. Made 15 appearances in the 2025 season before returning to university, with rights retained for 2026.
2023
2023
University of Toronto
2023 — PRESENTOUA / U SPORTS
Impact midfielder and Team Captain (2024). Earned consecutive OUA East First Team All-Star honors (2024, 2025) and U SPORTS Second Team All-Canadian (2025).
2023
2023
Alliance United FC
2023 — 2024League1 Ontario
Registered 30 appearances and scored 1 goal across two seasons, maintaining high-performance levels in the semi-pro circuit.
2017
2017
Toronto FC II & Academy
2017 — 2022USL League One / MLS Next Pro
- Signed first pro contract in 2018. Made 24 appearances for TFC II.
- Signed short-term loan with MLS First Team (May 2022).
- League1 Ontario Second Team All-Star (2018) with TFC III.
Youth
Youth
Youth Foundation
Born in Tunis. Developed at Nepean Hotspurs, Ottawa South United, and Ottawa Fury Academy before joining TFC Academy. Attended Canada U-15 National Camp (2016).
Career Statistics
| Club | League | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver FC | Canadian Premier League | 15 | 0 |
| Alliance United | League1 Ontario | 30 | 1 |
| Toronto FC II | USL / MLS Next Pro | 24 | 0 |
| Toronto FC III | League1 Ontario | 13 | 1 |
| CAREER TOTAL | 82 | 2 | |
Career in Pictures
Highlight Reels
Watch my career highlights and memorable moments on the pitch.
Mehdi Essoussi
Computer Engineer
class Mehdi(Athlete, Engineer):
def __init__(self):
self.passion = "building intelligent systems"
self.superpower = "turning ideas into reality"
self.fuel = ['coffee', 'curiosity', 'competition']
# Implementation plan
def approach_problem(self, challenge):
return self.analyze() + self.execute() + self.iterate()
➜ always learning, always building...
Technical Skills
Python
C/C++
Java
SQL
JavaScript
TypeScript
React
Next.js
Node.js
Flask
FastAPI
PyTorch
TensorFlow
NumPy
Supervision
Docker
AWS
Git
Education
University of Toronto
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc), Electrical and Computer Engineering
Toronto, ON
Graduated June 2025
Professional Experience
AI / Computer-Vision Engineer (Project Lead)
June 2025 – PresentNorth of Zero • Toronto, ON
- Architected a modular video-analytics pipeline converting raw footage to pro-stats in ≤10 min.
- Built end-to-end detection → tracking stack (fine-tuned YOLO + DeepSORT) in Docker, slashing latency to <40 ms.
- Led a 3-member cross-functional team, defining sprint backlogs and coordinating PhD-level reviews.
IT Support Specialist
June 2024 – May 202530 Forensic Engineering • Toronto, ON
- Built an AI-powered report automation tool, reducing drafting time by 20% for forensic engineers.
- Optimized internal database workflows and implemented process improvements via automation.
- Developed technical documentation and provided support for VOIP/Fob systems.
Projects
Soccer Analytics System
Containerised detection-tracking framework processing 90-minute soccer matches on a single GPU with real-time player and ball tracking.
- Sub-40ms inference latency enabling real-time match analysis
- Integrated Label Studio for custom dataset annotation and model fine-tuning
AI Report Writing App
AI-powered tool automating forensic engineering report drafting with intelligent document generation agents.
- Reduced report drafting time by 20% through automated structuring
- Multi-agent architecture for context-aware document generation
Mechanical Parts Classifier
Deep learning model classifying mechanical components using custom CNN architectures trained from scratch.
- Achieved 95%+ classification accuracy across multiple part categories
- Implemented data augmentation and transfer learning for improved generalization
UofT Second Hand Hub
Full-stack peer-to-peer marketplace for university students with scalable cloud architecture.
- AWS-hosted with optimized database queries for responsive user experience
- Implemented secure authentication and real-time listing updates
City Map Location Tool
GIS application with Google Maps-like features including pathfinding and team collaboration.
- A* pathfinding algorithm for efficient route calculation across city maps
- Team collaboration features for shared navigation experiences
Knock-Activated Door Lock
IoT-based smart lock using pattern recognition for secret knock sequence authentication.
- Real-time signal processing for accurate knock pattern detection
- Low-power design with customizable authentication sequences
E&M Field Visualizer
Interactive educational tool visualizing electromagnetic field concepts with real-time physics simulations.
- High-performance WebGL rendering for smooth animations
- Intuitive interface for exploring complex E&M phenomena
Trinity College Rooftop
Sustainable rooftop design optimizing environmental impact through green architecture principles.
- Integrated rainwater harvesting and solar panel systems
- Native plant selection balancing aesthetics with sustainability