Nick Frollini

Nick Frollini serves as a Communications Instructor in the Software and Societal Systems Department at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science, where he directs communications and leadership education for the Master of Software Engineering programs as core faculty.

His academic foundation includes a degree in Industrial Management from Carnegie Mellon’s Tepper School of Business.

With over 14 years as Deputy Director of CMU's Institute for Software Research managing departmental business operations, and prior executive roles at Case Western Reserve University in technology transfer and venture capital, Nick integrates cross-sector expertise into pedagogy. His career began in technology consulting, investment banking, and private equity before entering academia in 2001.

Professional interests emphasize:

• Software Engineering Education
• Technical Communication
• Leadership Training in Technology Contexts
• Technology Commercialization
• Negotiation Skills Development

He actively leverages his passion for communication and presentation skills within MSE curriculum design. Outside academia, Nick serves on his community planning commission, is a dog dad, and has film production experience including a Netflix thumbnail appearance.