Irene Deng

About Me

I grew up in Boston, Massachusetts, a city recognized for its technological innovation and academic excellence. I chose to continue my education at Boston University, where I am currently pursuing a BA/MS in Computer Science. In my free time, I enjoy reading, hiking, and spending time with friends.

Activities & Interests

Image	Interest	Description	Related Links
	Software Development	I enjoy working on software projects that combine creativity and independence to produce practical solutions. From May to August 2025, I applied these skills as a Platform Engineering Intern at Pegasystems.	Pegasystems
	Artificial Intelligence	I find artificial intelligence fascinating for the way it connects abstract concepts to real-world applications. From August to December 2024, I explored this interest as an AI Studio Fellow at MIT Lincoln Laboratory, co-developing a neurosymbolic system that answers planning questions given environmental constraints.	MIT Lincoln Laboratory
	Machine Learning	I appreciate machine learning because of its potential to uncover insights and promote fairness. From May 2024 to December 2025, I pursued this passion as an AI/ML Fellow at Break Through Tech, leading five students to develop fairness-aware classifiers for dermatological image analysis across diverse skin tones.	Break Through Tech