Codesmith Appoints Alina Vasile as CEO, Co-Founder Will Sentance Becomes Chief AI Officer Amid Strategic Shift to AI-First Curriculum

July 11, 2025 - Los Angeles, CA - Codesmith, a leading software engineering and AI/ML training provider, has announced a leadership transition marking a new era for the organization. Alina Vasile, previously Director of Product & Growth, has been appointed CEO, while co-founder and former CEO Will Sentance steps into the newly created role of Chief AI Officer.

This change comes as Codesmith doubles down on its mission to prepare engineers and leaders for an AI-transformed future. Following the successful launch of their AI & ML Technical Leadership program earlier this year.

"This next chapter for Codesmith is more than building exceptional engineers, focusing on empowering thoughtful, adaptable leaders who can shape the future of technology with integrity and vision," said Alina Vasile, newly appointed CEO. "I'm here to lead with clarity, listen with care, and scale with our community at the center of every decision."

Alina brings over a decade of experience building transformational edtech platforms and scaling high-impact learning initiatives. Her leadership of the AI & ML Technical Leadership program, now the fastest-growing in the organization's history, has already demonstrated strong demand from both engineers and employers for deep, AI-first technical leadership training.

Meanwhile, Will Sentance, who led Codesmith through ten years of growth, helping over 5,000 graduates launch careers in tech, will focus on building a cutting-edge AI curriculum grounded in first principles. His appointment as Chief AI Officer underscores Codesmith's commitment to academic excellence and innovation in an evolving landscape.

"We built Codesmith's original curriculum around the needs of the internet era," said Sentance. "Today's engineers face a new paradigm and it's time we meet it with the same depth and clarity. I'm thrilled to shape this next generation of curriculum for AI, with the same rigor we brought to JavaScript the Hard Parts."
The leadership transition took effect on July 1, 2025, with Alina taking a more horizontal leadership approach working closely across departments to foster transparency, alignment, and community input.

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Codesmith is a leading tech education company offering software engineering and AI/ML training programs named Best Coding Bootcamp in 2025 by Course Report. With a focus on rigorous pedagogy, collaborative learning, and lifelong alumni support, Codesmith has helped thousands of learners transition into high-impact engineering roles at companies like Google, Apple and Microsoft.

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