Manel Baali

Master's in Information Technology · UQAM
🔗 linkedin.com/in/manelbaali
Montréal, Québec, Canada
SSHRC CGS-M Fellow · 2026–2027
About

IT graduate student passionate about cybersecurity, algorithmic governance, data, and digital transformation. Combines technical rigor with strategic thinking to build innovative, human-centered solutions.

Education
Technical Skills

Data & Analytics

PythonSQLRPower BITableauSASPandas

Development

HTML5JavaScriptCSSJavaC++Node.jsGit/GitHub

Design & UX

FigmaAdobe SuiteWireframingDesign Thinking
Languages
French
English
Berber
Arabic
Soft Skills
Research — Master's Thesis
🔬 Algorithmic Governance in Migration Management Systems
Research on algorithmic biases (data, modelling, deployment, institutional) in automated decision-making tools applied to migration management. Development of a governance framework evaluated across Canadian, European, and American contexts.
DSR Methodology Content Analysis Semi-structured Interviews
✦ What Makes This Research Unique
My research lies at the intersection of information systems, decision-support technologies, and public governance. I study how digital infrastructures and information systems are transforming administrative immigration processes, with a focus on system design, automated decision-making, and issues of transparency, accountability, and institutional oversight. This positions my work at a rare and timely crossroads between IS theory, public administration, and AI ethics — addressing a critical gap in how algorithmic tools are designed, deployed, and governed in high-stakes human contexts.
🤝 Institutional collaboration: MIFI – Government of Québec
💰 Funded by: SSHRC CGS-M (Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master's)
Professional Experience
Information Management Advisor
Ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration (MIFI)
Strategic support to the Secretary General. Document governance, digital registry development, programming & automation (JSON, Python, dashboards).
Compliance Analyst
Desjardins
Financial and data compliance, regulatory risk analysis, internal policy monitoring and compliance controls within a member services environment.
Member Experience Advisor
Desjardins
Member support, monetary transactions, promotion of digital autonomy, and personalized advice.
Reception Agent
BravoTelecom-Vidéotron
Reception, file management and activation of telecommunications services.
Awards & Distinctions
🏆 Canada Graduate Scholarship – Master's (CGS-M)
SSHRC — 2026–2027 · Federal research excellence award
🏅 Hélène and Jean-Louis-Tassé Scholarship
UQAM Foundation — May 2025
🏅 Richard-Guay Scholarship
UQAM Foundation — Dec. 2024 · GPA above 3.5/4.3
🏅 Academic Excellence Scholarship – Women in STEM
UQAM Foundation — Jan. 2023
Volunteering & Engagement
Tax Agent (Volunteer)
Revenu Québec
Welcome Volunteer – International Students
Student Radio & Community Development