Placida Dassanayake
Assistant Professor - She
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- Location
- Calgary, Alberta, Canada
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I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Calgary. I teach various courses in the Data Science Master’s program as well as undergraduate statistics courses. My commitment is to provide a valuable learning experience for my students. I work closely with them to support their career development, help them expand their professional networks, and secure internship opportunities. My goal is to ensure they can apply their knowledge in real-world settings and enhance their careers.
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Latest feedback
Shree Nanguneri
Founder and CEO
September 17, 2025
Experience feedback
My journey with the educator began via a conversation with Prof. Dassanayake a month prior to the Capstone Project Kickoff with the Learners at your institution.
Prof. Dassanayake's commitment to having Learners execute is commendable and had a direct impact on the success of the Capstone Project.
She made the time, effort and played her role as per our initial planning and understanding.
We wish her a renewed success with other Capstone Projects in 2025 and beyond. Given an opportunity, we would appreciate working with her and the Learners she would bring to the table.
Dr. Nanguneri
CEO MGBS Inc.
Data Science and Analytics (University of Calgary)
RBC Future Launch
Predictive Analytics For VFA Related Wellness
Millennium Global Business Solutions Inc.
Ashok Naraian
Employer
September 17, 2025
Experience feedback
Prof. Dassanayake reached out to us via the Riipen Platform a few weeks before the Capstone Project's formal initiation sponsored by the University of Calgary.
Prof. Dassanayake displayed excellent commitment to both the Learners objectives and our Corporate goals.
She additionally provided adequate freedom to the Learners, to challenge themselves so as to afford them a real world experience in the Corporate sector. She thus made an important contribution to the overall success of the Project
We wish her the very best for the future and would gladly engage with her and the subsequent group of Learners in her classroom at University of Calgary.
Dr. Ashok Naraian
MGBS Inc.
Data Science and Analytics (University of Calgary)
RBC Future Launch
Predictive Analytics For VFA Related Wellness
Millennium Global Business Solutions Inc.
Achievements
Network Builder
Issued by Riipen
The Network Builder achievement is awarded to educators who have worked with 5 or more companies, building a network of industry contacts for themselves and their institution.
Dec 16, 2024
Communicator
Issued by Riipen
The Communicator achievement is awarded to educators who demonstrate high levels of communication with employers before and during projects, helping to create high quality experiences.
Nov 26, 2024
Experiential Learning Provider
Issued by Riipen
The Experiential Learning Provider achievement is awarded to educators for creating an opportunity for experiential learning and skill development.
Oct 22, 2024
