Student, Developer, and All-Around Nice Guy
NAME: Nolan Pastore
SCHOOL: University of Dayton
PROGRAM: CIS + Communication Management
GRADE: Rising Junior
LOCATION: Pittsburgh, PA
INTERESTS: Technology Strategy · Business Systems · Communication
I'm an Honors student at the University of Dayton pursuing degrees in Computer Information Systems and Communication Management, graduating in May 2028.
My interests sit at the intersection of technology, business, and people. Through my internship at PNC Bank, my work in technical support, and people-facing roles such as tour guiding, I've developed a strong passion for how organizations use technology to support meaningful outcomes for the people they serve.
Outside of academics and work, I am deeply committed to community engagement. Whether volunteering to preserve life stories for hospice patients through Care360, facilitating interfaith dialogue on my college campus, or representing student voices at student government meetings, I'm most energized by work that brings people closer together.
Experience
Jun 2026 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA
Technology Intern
PNC Bank
- Built a Microsoft Copilot AI assistant to streamline data analysis and project work.
- Designed Power BI dashboards with SharePoint and Power Automate to drive business insights.
Aug 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH
Student Ambassador (Tour Guide)
University of Dayton
- Lead campus tours for prospective students and families.
- Support admission events and represent UD with professionalism and enthusiasm.
Mar 2025 — Present · Dayton, OH
Technical Support Representative
University of Dayton
- Assist with hardware, software, network, and account issues through in-person help desk and phone line.
- Document and escalate unresolved issues; support university Windows systems.
Apr 2019 — Jan 2025 · Hartville, OH
Social Media Coordinator
Hartville RV Center, Inc.
- Managed all social media platforms and content strategy.
- Designed marketing materials; automated content creation to boost reach and conversions.
Education
Aug 2024 — May 2028
University of Dayton
Bachelor's Degree (In Progress)
Majors: Computer Information Systems (B.S.) · Communication Management (B.A.)
Activities: Student Government Association · Interfaith Student Council · Christmas on Campus · Intramural Sports
Awards & Honors:
- Honors College
- Dean's List — 2 consecutive semesters
- SGA Member of the Year (2026)
- Spirit of Community Award (2026)
- Board of Trustees Synodality Presentation Member
- Chaminade Scholar
Aug 2020 — May 2024
Lake High School
High School Diploma
Activities: Spring Musical · Tennis · Debate Team (Founder)
Awards & Honors:
- Outstanding Senior Male Finalist
- National Honor Society — Treasurer & Member
- Choir Spirit Award Winner
- Choir Member of the Year
Involvement
UD Student Government Association
Director of Marianist Involvement
🏆 Named 2026 SGA Member of the Year
In my role, I work to connect students with the University of Dayton's Catholic and Marianist identity and foster interfaith dialogue and understanding across campus.
I organized and hosted a dinner and dialogue event on Marianist social justice history, bringing together students, faculty, and Marianists.
Over the course of the year, I built relationships across Campus Ministry, student government, faith communities, and student organizations to strengthen belonging and diversity at UD.
Care360 Hospice
Legacy Project Volunteer
I help preserve the life stories of hospice patients by transforming audio recordings, photographs, and personal materials into written narratives for their families.
These stories are then presented to the hospice patient for approval, and given to the patient's family to help preserve their legacy.
This work has deepened my appreciation for careful listening and the power of storytelling.
Leader
Interfaith Student Council
I work alongside students from diverse religious and philosophical backgrounds to foster dialogue, understanding, and genuine inclusion on campus.
We've collaborated with SGA to launch projects and events that build relationships across different traditions.
This experience has reinforced my belief that empathy and curiosity are foundational leadership skills.
Student Transitions and Family Programs
Camp Counselor
🏆 Named 2025 Camp Blue Counselor of the Year
I served as a Blue Crew Counselor during the University of Dayton's Camp Blue orientation experience, mentoring a group of 15 incoming first-year students.
Alongside fellow counselors, I guided students through a week of leadership activities, team-building exercises, and service projects designed to help them transition into college life.
This experience deepened my commitment to peer mentorship and reinforced how much the first few days of college can shape a student's sense of belonging.
Projects
Personal Project
Can Recycler Machine
Collaborated with engineering students to design and build an Arduino-controlled can crusher. Developed C++ code using an ultrasonic sensor to detect, crush, and dispose of cans. Used 3D printing with Bambu Lab for the mechanism and branding.
University of Dayton
NFL Stats Analysis Program
Built a Python program analyzing NFL team performance across 2003–2023 seasons using CSV datasets. Extracted win/loss ratios, touchdowns, and trends with Pandas, and generated visualizations with Matplotlib and Seaborn.
Lake High School
Matchmaker Program
Built a Java program with two modules: an Assessment that determines Myers-Briggs personality type from user preferences, and a Matchmaker that ranks compatibility with previous users on a scoring system out of 100.
Personal Project
This Website
Designed and built this personal portfolio site from scratch using Next.js, TypeScript, and Tailwind CSS. Features scroll-reveal animations, a typewriter hero, anchor-linked navigation, alternating section layouts, and a fully responsive design.
Let's Connect
I'm open to opportunities in technology strategy, business systems, and cross-functional roles where technology and people intersect.