Nathan Esquenazi

Nathan Esquenazi is the Co-founder and CTO of CodePath.org, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reshaping computer science education and increasing diversity in the tech industry.1 He has been instrumental in transforming CS programs at over 50 colleges and universities to bridge the opportunity gap for underrepresented minorities in tech.

Background and Career

Nathan's journey in tech began early. As a teenager, he sold his first marketplace business and became an engineer for the acquired company at 17.2 He graduated from UC Irvine with a BS in Informatics and Computer Science.5

Professional Experience

• Co-founder and CTO at CodePath.org (August 2017 - Present)5
• Teacher and Co-founder at CodePath (January 2013 - July 2018)5
• Lead Platform Engineer at Miso3
• Co-founder at Alturn Solutions (September 2007 - May 2010)5
• Co-founder at iPodSoft (January 2004 - August 2005)5

CodePath.org

CodePath transitioned to a nonprofit in 2017.2 It offers free Silicon Valley-backed technology courses to educational institutions across the US, aiming to increase diversity and representation of Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and low-income Computer Science students in top tech careers.4

Skills and Expertise

Nathan specializes in full-stack web development, scalability, databases, and infrastructure. He is proficient in technologies like Ruby, Rails, Sinatra, Padrino, Javascript, and Android.

Personal Background

Nathan grew up in a low-income community as the son of a Cuban immigrant.2 His personal experiences have shaped his mission to create opportunities for underrepresented students in the tech industry.24