Alek Blain-Rogers
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Analytics & Data Visualization Β· McGill MMA Candidate

Alek Blain-Rogers

I'm interested in analytics, ERP systems, and data visualization and using them to help organizations succeed. Outside of work, you'll find me outdoors.

Bilingual (EN/FR) Data Visualization ERP Systems (SAP) Road Cycling
About Me

A little about my background

Curious, disciplined, and willing to learn.

I'm a curious and driven analytics student who thrives on solving hard, ambiguous problems with data. My background spans financial analysis, applied research, and business technology.

I'm currently pursuing a Master's in Management Analytics at McGill University, building on a business administration degree focused on data analytics and business technology. My goal is to build a career at the intersection of analytics and business strategy.

Outside of work, I'm an avid cyclist and endurance athlete, road racing, criteriums, duathlons, and half marathons keep me sharp and disciplined, values I bring back into how I approach my work.

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Languages Fluent in English and French
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Currently M.M.A Candidate, McGill University
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Based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada
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Beyond work Competitive cycling & endurance sports
Experience

Where I've worked

A mix of research, finance, and analytics roles across academia and industry.

Research Assistant Apr 2025 – Apr 2026
Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, QC
  • Support an AI & team management dynamics research project
  • Lead secondary data collection across academic and industry sources
  • Conduct data analysis to support research findings
Thales Junior Scientist Apr 2025 – Aug 2025
MITACS, Quebec, QC
  • Built an in-depth business research plan for a machine-learning product, covering pricing, bid-agreement structure, and marketing strategy
  • Conducted primary research through interviews and stakeholder meetings
  • Delivered frequent project presentations to stakeholders
Teaching Assistant Sep 2024 – Apr 2026
Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, QC
  • Supported Management IS, Marketing Analytics, and Business Applications of AI courses
  • Graded exams and assisted students with course material
Financial Analyst / Project Development Intern May 2024 – Dec 2024
Bay Builders, North Bay, ON
  • Completed the business plan for a $50M condominium development, now shovel-ready
  • Performed detailed market, demographic, and pricing analysis
  • Built an automated modular costing tool and ran commercial/residential rental cashflow analysis
  • Designed and analyzed a 200+ respondent housing needs survey; assisted a bank investment pitch
CO-OP Assurance May 2023 – Aug 2023
BDO, North Bay, ON
  • Filed income and corporate tax returns
  • Drafted CRA correspondence and facilitated client interactions
CO-OP Accounting Assistant Feb 2021 – Jul 2021
RONA Inc., North Bay, ON
  • Supported payroll, merchandising, and accounts receivable/payable
  • Managed supplier invoice filing and A/R follow-up
Education

Academic background

Consistently on the honour roll, from high school through university.

Master's of Management in Analytics (M.M.A)

McGill University, Montreal, QC
Jul 2026 – Aug 2027 Β· In Progress
In Progress

Bachelor of Business Administration

Bishop's University, Sherbrooke, QC
Concentration: Business Technology & Data Analytics Β· 3.7 GPA
Academic Honour Roll 2022 – 2026

Ontario Secondary School Diploma

Γ‰cole Secondaire Catholique Algonquin, North Bay, ON
4.0 GPA Β· Certified Bilingual Diploma (FR/EN)
Academic Honour Roll SHSM Business
Skills

Tools & strengths

Software and skills I use to turn data into decisions.

πŸ“Š Analytics & BI

Power BI Tableau KNIME SurveyMonkey

πŸ’Ό Finance & Accounting

Casewear Taxprep iFirm Sage APT Dext Coconstruct

🧠 Strengths

Bilingual (EN/FR) Logical & Objective Self-Sufficient Team Player Detail-Oriented
Projects

Selected work

A few projects from my academic and professional experience. Click a card to see the details.

Real Estate Finance

$50M Condominium Development Plan

Built the full business plan behind a shovel-ready $50M condo development, from market sizing to bank pitch.

ExcelSageFinancial Modelling
Applied ML Research

ML Product Go-to-Market Research

Developed a business research plan for a machine-learning product, covering pricing and marketing strategy.

Primary ResearchPricing Strategy
Academic Research

AI & Team Management Dynamics

Ongoing research support studying how AI adoption reshapes team management dynamics.

Secondary ResearchData Analysis
Capstone Project

Dynamic Pricing Implementation

Capstone project designing and implementing a dynamic pricing model as part of coursework.

AnalyticsPricing Models
Beyond the Resume

Awards & activities

A quick look at recognition earned and how I spend time outside of work.

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

  • 8x Ronald Crowley Scholarship for high academic achievement
  • Bishop's Honour Society β€” club for high-achieving students

🚴 Extracurricular Activities

  • O-Cup Road Races, Criterium Racing & Track Cycling Certification
  • Numerous duathlons and half marathons
  • Ontario Provincial Basketball Tournaments
  • University intramurals
Contact

Let's connect

I'm always open to conversations about analytics, finance, and internship or full-time opportunities. Reach out below.