Gisella Bassani

Dr. Gisella Bassani is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Information Systems department at the CU Denver Business School. She holds a PhD in Computer Science and Information Systems from the University of Colorado Denver, an MBA from the University of Denver’s Daniels College of Business, and a BA in Theatre from Oberlin College.

Her expertise spans Business Intelligence, Databases, Data Analytics, and Entrepreneurship, with over 25 years of IT experience across industries. She integrates practical workplace scenarios into teaching, emphasizing SQL coding, data warehousing, and software implementations. Dr. Bassani’s international experience includes leading intercontinental teams and developing business intelligence platforms, which she incorporates into classroom instruction to foster collaborative learning.

Notable awards include the 2021 Extraordinary Teaching in Extraordinary Times award and four nominations for the Faculty Career Champion Award. Her research focuses on bridging academic theory with real-world applications, particularly in data systems and project management.

Dr. Bassani actively engages in professional development, mentoring students to navigate diverse viewpoints and industry practices. She has no listed advising relationships but contributes significantly to curriculum development in enterprise software and data visualization.