Valene Tjong

Valene Tjong is an experienced Machine Learning Architect and Engineering Manager with a strong background in designing and deploying AI solutions, specializing in LLM theory and production-scale systems. At Pace AI, leadership involved overseeing engineering teams and driving architectural decisions for scalable ML systems. Previous experience includes roles at SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory, where Tjong built models for recommender systems and published research, and Cornell University, where contributions were made in optics and applied dynamics. Tjong is currently pursuing a Master of Engineering in Computer Science at Cornell Tech, having already earned a Bachelor of Arts in Physics, Computer Science, and a minor in Math from Cornell University.