Boulbaba Abdeljaouad
Grand Rapids,MI
Summary
Aspiring researcher specializing in the design of Human-Centered AI (HCAI) applications and Machine Learning systems. Leverages a robust academic foundation in scientific research tailored with practical expertise in dashboard development, ETL processes, and complex data analysis. Driven by a relentless pursuit of knowledge and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of ethical, accessible AI technology.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Graduate Researcher
College of Computing, Grand Valley State University
08.2025 - Current
- Developed the end-to-end development of a student enrollment funnel, utilizing Power BI and Microsoft Power Automate, replacing manual data workflows, and reducing reporting turnaround time by approximately 90%.
- Engineered complex DAX measures and Python scripts to model prospective student journeys, providing the College of Computing leadership with actionable insights that enhanced strategic decision-making for recruitment.
- Analyzed funnel "leakage" points to identify critical drop-off stages, enabling a deeper understanding of prospective student needs, and facilitating targeted interventions to improve enrollment yields.
Graduate Researcher
Grand Valley State University
08.2025 - Current
- Developing an AI-driven system for PreK-12 education in Michigan aimed at reducing teacher workload by 50% through the automation of lesson planning, grading, and administrative tasks.
- Designing AI agents capable of differentiating instruction to support diverse learners, including students with IEPs, multilingual learners (MLLs), and gifted and talented profiles, utilizing dual coding strategies.
- Creating a framework for ethical AI use in classrooms that mitigates student misuse, while enhancing teacher-student interactions, and communication with parents.
- Developing a novel quantitative scoring framework to analyze unstructured text in sensitive police reports, translating qualitative narratives into objective metrics of investigative thoroughness.
- Leveraging Natural Language Processing (NLP) techniques to identify linguistic patterns correlated with specific case outcomes, while addressing challenges such as negation handling and contextual disambiguation.
- Contributing to the design of a standardized rubric for evaluating reporting practices, aimed at identifying systemic trends, and informing future policy decisions while maintaining strict data confidentiality.
Internship (Master's Thesis)
International Leasing Company
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Implemented an automated data pipeline.
- Achieved up to 20% savings in overall energy consumption.
- Created interactive dashboards for consumption visualization in Power BI.
- Automated ETL processes using Talend and managed PostgreSQL databases, optimizing data management efficiency.
- Developed a predictive model for energy consumption.
- Reduced data processing time by 87.5%, making the solution more intuitive and efficient.
Intern Engineer
Gold Motors
07.2023 - 09.2023
- Analyzed data trends to support business decision-making processes
- Developed visual reports using Power BI for stakeholder presentations.
- Managed PostgreSQL databases.
- Developed a predictive sales model.
Business Immersion Internship
National Agricultural Bank
07.2022 - 09.2022
- Managed clients seeking loan contracts.
- Assisted in evaluating loan applications for agricultural projects, ensuring compliance with bank policies.
Education
M.D. - Artificial Intelligence
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, MI05-2026
M.D. - Business Intelligence
ESPRIT University
Ariana, Tunisia09.2024
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Faculty of Sciences of Tunis
Tunis, Tunisia06.2021
Skills
- Data analysis
- Power BI visualization
- Python scripting
- DAX measures
- Natural language processing
- ETL processes
- Predictive modeling
- AI application design
- Machine learning
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Decision-making
Certification
- Google Business Intelligence Professional Certificate (Coursera)
- Microsoft Azure Fundamentals (Coursera)
LANGUAGES
Arabic: Native Language
French: Proficient (B2)
English: Proficient (C1)
Timeline
Graduate Researcher
College of Computing, Grand Valley State University
08.2025 - Current
Graduate Researcher
Grand Valley State University
08.2025 - Current
Internship (Master's Thesis)
International Leasing Company
02.2024 - 08.2024
Intern Engineer
Gold Motors
07.2023 - 09.2023
Business Immersion Internship
National Agricultural Bank
07.2022 - 09.2022
M.D. - Artificial Intelligence
Grand Valley State University
M.D. - Business Intelligence
ESPRIT University
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Faculty of Sciences of Tunis
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Member of IEEE FST WIE (IEEE Women In Engineering), Tunis, Tunisia, 2020-04, 2021-06
Member of the Dean’s Student Advisory Council, Grand Rapids, MI, 2025-09, Now