# Irene Chang > Break Through Tech AI/ML Fellow at Cornell Tech Location: United States, United States Profile: https://flows.cv/irenechang I’m a Computer Science and Engineering student at Santa Clara University with a drive to build impactful technology — whether that’s through mobile apps, AI tools, or interactive games. I enjoy solving real-world problems with code and collaborating on creative, fast-paced projects. My work has been recognized in multiple hackathons, including Ascend, an AI-powered contract analyzer, and Insight, a crash-detection app that promotes safer driving. I’ve also built Halfway, a habit tracker that combines mental wellness with AI and image recognition. Beyond coding, I lead outreach programs through SWE and ACM-W, teaching Python to middle school girls and organizing workshops to grow our tech community. ## Work Experience ### Fellow @ Break Through Tech Jan 2025 – Present - Selected from 3000+ applicants for the Break Through Tech AI Program at Cornell Tech. - Developed foundational skills in Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) using industry-relevant tools. - Participating in a 12-month program including machine learning coursework taught by Cornell faculty, hands-on AI projects, and mentorship from industry professionals. - Working in a team to build industry-related AI projects in collaboration with industry advisors. - Matched with Michael J. Fox Foundation to tackle a real-world ML Challenge Project by applying ML/AI knowledge. ### Software Engineer Intern @ Opal Jan 2024 – Present - Optimized the auto-matching algorithm by implementing AWS Lambda functions in Python, improving match accuracy and enhancing user experience, leading to increased customer retention - Automated cohort creation workflows for new mentorship programs using Python and AWS Lambda, improving operational productivity by 50% and enabling scalable, structured user data storage in AWS DynamoDB. - Built a dynamic frontend form using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to connect with Amazon API Gateway, triggering AWS Lambda functions and efficiently storing user-submitted data in AWS DynamoDB. ### Event Coordinator @ ACM-W - Santa Clara University Chapter Jan 2023 – Present | Santa Clara, California, United States - Executed 10+ club events every quarter such as social events and technical workshops for 50+ club members. - Contributed to the planning of the annual hackathon, Hack for Humanity, by helping with advertising, mentor outreach, and workshop planning to reach a total of 300+ students. ### SWE++ Co-Chair @ SCU SWE (PP) Jan 2023 – Present - Led a program and taught female middle school and high school students how to code in Scratch and Python. - Reached out to 15 middle and high schools through advertising, emailing, and in-person sessions. - Oversaw a board of 8 people and helped planned board meetings and lesson plans. ### Secretary @ SCU SWE (PP) Jan 2023 – Jan 2023 - Conducted weekly coding sessions for middle school girls, focusing on Scratch and Python. - Collaborated with a team of 8 to organize and execute weekly tutoring events. - Acted as the primary contact for parents, ensuring clear communication regarding class lessons and announcements. ### Volunteer Connection Lead, OC Youth Services @ American Red Cross Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 - Oversaw 50+ American Red Cross High School Clubs across Orange County, with 2000+ active members - Led Volunteer Connection Committee to plan club management - Awarded Volunteer of the Year in the Southern California Region for the duration of 2021-2022 ### IHL Youth Coordinator, IHL Youth Campaign @ American Red Cross Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### President, Trabuco Hills High School Club @ American Red Cross Jan 2021 – Jan 2022 ### Staff, Leadership Development Camp & GLOW Red Camp @ American Red Cross Jan 2021 – Jan 2021 - Planned a 4-day leadership camp for 86 delegates from 3 separate Southern Californian Regions - Instructed delegates with both hard and soft skills, such as interviewing, speeches, coordination, and teamwork ### Blood Services Committee, Youth Services Department @ American Red Cross Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 ### Blood Drive Coordinator @ American Red Cross Jan 2020 – Jan 2021 ## Education ### Bachelor of Science - BS in Computer Science and Engineering Santa Clara University ### Technical Interview Prep CodePath ### Code in Place ## Contact & Social - LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/irenechang4 --- Source: https://flows.cv/irenechang JSON Resume: https://flows.cv/irenechang/resume.json Last updated: 2026-04-05