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About DataSoSi
Meet the Team
Professors, researchers, AI specialists, learning designers, and teaching assistants — united by a commitment to world-class AI education.
The People Behind DataSoSi
At DataSoSi, in partnership with the Canadian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (CiAI), we are committed to delivering world-class AI and data science education through an exceptional team of professors, researchers, AI specialists, learning designers, and teaching assistants. Together, we combine academic excellence with real-world expertise to create practical, research-informed learning experiences for students and professionals around the world.
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About & Expertise
An interdisciplinary scholar-practitioner with advanced degrees and professional designations across AI, data science, machine learning, the social sciences, and accounting. His interdisciplinary approach shapes the philosophy behind every DataSoSi course.
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Prathamesh Dample, M.Sc.
AI Engineering Specialist · Researcher & Instructor
University at Buffalo · CiAI
About & Expertise
Prathamesh Dample is an AI and Data Engineering specialist with expertise in generative AI, data engineering, and intelligent systems. He serves as a Teaching Assistant and Researcher at CiAI, where he supports the development of AI-driven educational initiatives and applied research. At DataSoSi, he teaches courses in RAG, AI Engineering, Data Engineering, and Agentic AI.
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Ahmet Aldatmaz, M.Sc.
Data Science & AI Specialist · Teaching Assistant
University of Massachusetts · CiAI
About & Expertise
Ahmet Aldatmaz is a Teaching Assistant at CiAI, where he supports AI education and applied learning initiatives. His expertise spans data science, business intelligence, data analytics, Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and AI engineering. At DataSoSi, he teaches courses that combine practical, hands-on learning with real-world applications.
A Message from our Curriculum Director
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Dr. Mark Lokanan, PhD
Curriculum Director · Professor · AI & Data Science ExpertI believe artificial intelligence and data science should be accessible to everyone — not just programmers, computer scientists, or technical professionals. Throughout my career as a professor, researcher, and educator, I have worked across artificial intelligence, data science, machine learning, the social sciences, accounting, and financial crime. This interdisciplinary perspective has shaped the way I teach and the philosophy behind every course at DataSoSi.
My goal is not simply to teach you how to use AI tools or write code. I want to help you become a critical thinker who can ask better questions, interpret data with confidence, make informed decisions, and apply AI responsibly to solve real-world problems.
Whether your background is in business, healthcare, government, education, finance, human resources, or the social sciences, our courses are designed with you in mind. I believe the future belongs to people who can combine critical thinking, professional judgment, and human insight with the power of AI — not those who rely on technology alone.
Every course at DataSoSi reflects this philosophy. You will gain practical, career-relevant skills through hands-on learning while developing the critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and decision-making abilities needed to succeed in an AI-driven world.
On behalf of our entire team, thank you for choosing DataSoSi. We are excited to be part of your learning journey and look forward to helping you achieve your personal and professional goals.
— Dr. Mark Lokanan