William Irwin Email & Phone Number

I'm a motivated and detail-oriented Computer Science undergraduate at Penn State, pursuing a double minor in Physics and Mathematics. I am passionate about problem-solving, software development, and machine learning. With hands-on experience in web application development, data optimization, and sentiment analysis research, I bring a unique blend of technical and creative skills to my work.Notable achievements include completing Google Foobar challenges, presenting award-winning research on depression trends via social media sentiment analysis, and programming for a robotics team for five years. Beyond academics, I serve as the President of the PSU Chess Club, coach the university chess team, and develop chess engines that blend strategic thinking with innovation.Proficient in multiple programming languages, including C++, Python, and JavaScript, I thrive on diverse projects involving physics simulations, complex mathematics, and data science. Programming is, and has always been, my profession, my hobby, and my greatest interest.My second greatest interest is chess. I play in-person tournaments, online games, study with friends, and work toward my dream of becoming a USCF Master (2200+). My peak provisional rating is 1908 and I am in the top 0.2% of players on Chess.com. I enjoy reading books about chess and play whenever I get the opportunity.