Meet the Interns: Irene Ji (@IreneJi)
Manager: Ryan Lekivetz (@Ryan_Lekivetz)
Irene Ji is a Ph.D. student studying Statistics at Duke University. This summer, she is working as a JMP Research Statistician Software Development Intern in the JMP Development department.
"Irene is currently working on a principled approach to address the recurring "fault localization" problem faced by our testers." Advanced Analytics R&D Manager, Ryan Lekivetz says. "This problem pertains to identifying the set of inputs that cause a failure when you have some test cases that fail. Irene has demonstrated a rapid understanding of software testing and combinatorial testing concepts. We have high hopes that her research will result in one or more publications and enhance the covering array platform in JMP."
Let’s learn a little more about Irene.
What department are you working in?
DOE & Reliability
What is your job title/position?
JMP Research Statistician Software Development Intern
What made you want to intern at JMP?
I learned about design and experiments in a course at Duke. I find it interesting to view software testing as a design problem and I would like to learn more about it. I would also like to see how research work can be done in the industries (compared to doing graduate research at school).
As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?
I dreamed about doing a lot of things when I was young, one of them is being an astronaut.
What's something most people don't know about you?
I worked as an actuarial analyst before I came to Duke for Ph.D. study.
Of the places you've visited, what's your favorite?
The Hobbiton (in New Zealand), because of the scenery from the Lord of the Rings.
What are you most excited about this internship?
Working in an amazing team, working on research problems that I'm interested in, and getting out of my comfort zone to meet new people.
What do you hope to accomplish during this internship?
Complete the paper we are preparing, apply our method to some JMP problems, and make some new friends.
If you could splurge on one item and cost was no object, what would you buy?
I've never thought about it... Perhaps flight tickets for traveling around the world with my family?
What would be the title of your autobiography?
A Person Who is an Introvert but Also Wants to Try New Things
What advice would you give prospective intern applicants?
Learn about the job and company, and be open to learning new things.
Find Irene on LinkedIn!
Thanks for sharing, Irene! It's been great working with you this summer 
Great answers, Irene. The DOE and Reliability group is really happy you are here.
I very much enjoy collaborating with you!
Welcome to JMP, Irene! It is impressive to see the important projects that you and others are focused on for JMP this summer.
Love learning about you, Irene. Thank you! Also, don't give up on the astronaut dream just yet -- seems like you can do anything you set your mind to.
Welcome to JMP, Irene! And thanks for your findings that helped me better understand the challenges that we face!
Wonderful answers Irene. As you know, we are delighted that you are here. It has been great working with you these past few weeks.
We are delighted to have you join us this summer Irene.
