I'm a computer science and engineering major Santa Clara University with a passion for AI, software development, and building tech that makes a real-world impact. I enjoy solving problems through code—whether it's creating AI-powered tools, mobile apps, or immersive games.
- 📧 Email: ichang5719@gmail.com
- 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/irenechang4/
Here are a few projects I've worked on or am currently building:
🔹 Ascend
Asecnd is an AI-powered platform to help freelancers negotiate better contracts. We created a tool that summarizes contracts and provides real-time market insights, helping users make smarter, data-backed decisions.
- Tools: ReactJS, Flask, AWS Sagemaker, Hugging Face
- What We Did: Built a contract summarization tool that lets users upload PDFs, analyzed them using Hugging Face models, and visualized insights in an intuitive dashboard.
- Results: Won 3rd place in a competitive hackathon (208+ participants), and helped users better understand terms and advocate for fairer contract conditions.
🔹 Halfway
Halfway is an accountability habit tracker designed to boost productivity and mental health. My team and I built a mobile app that helps users stay consistent with their goals using AI-powered chat, image recognition, and dynamic task management.
- Tools: React Native, Python, Firebase, OpenAI, Google Cloud Vision API
- What We Did: Developed a mobile interface with real-time database storage, integrated an AI chatbot using OpenAI, and used Google Cloud Vision API for AI-based image detection.
- Results: Delivered a fully functional cross-platform app that supports user accountability through intelligent reminders and personalized interactions.