Summary
Elise Deitrick is an education-focused product leader with eight years of experience scaling research-backed computer science pedagogy into market-ready learning products and partnerships. Currently Head of Evolve at Nebius Academy, she designs AI-native learning infrastructure to help training providers, enterprises, and institutions close the technical skills gap without ballooning headcount. Previously as VP of Product and CPO at Codio and TripleTen she translated academic evidence into product strategy, founded an internal education research practice, and grew content-driven revenue through strategic partnerships with platforms like Coursera and edX. A PhD candidate in STEM education from Tufts with a B.S. in Computer Science, she combines classroom teaching and NSF-funded research experience with product execution—an uncommon blend that helps her bridge pedagogy, data, and commercial outcomes.
8 years of coding experience
13 years of employment as a software developer
B.S., Computer Science, B.S., Computer Science at The University of Texas at Dallas
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), STEM Education, Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), STEM Education at Tufts University
English