Martin Barrett

Martin Barrett is an Associate Professor at the Heinz College of Information Systems and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University. With over 20 years of experience in academia, his work emphasizes software engineering, operating systems, distributed systems, software design and architecture, and programming education. He has supervised numerous undergraduate and master's student project groups and completed advanced training in software architecture at the Software Engineering Institute.

Research and Teaching Focus: Martin’s career centers on applied software engineering principles and computer science education, blending practical industry certifications like Scrum Master with academic instruction. His contributions include authoring a textbook and sustained engagement in the computer science education community since 1989.

Scientific Recognition: He holds the professional certification of Certified Scrum Master, reflecting his commitment to agile development methodologies.

Advising and Supervision: He has mentored many student teams, fostering hands-on learning in software development and systems design.

Contact information: Martin Barrett, 4800 Forbes Ave HBH 3040, Pittsburgh, PA 15213.