Statement Of Purpose Computer Science

My studies in computer studies over the past few days had me discontented in the beginning and joyous with a shared determination by Saturday afternoon. I opened the learning guide for the weeks working session starting June 25 and ending July 1st for a quick glance of the topics and the requirements for successfully completing this unit work. From the onset, when I viewed the assignment, I asked myself what made me choose this course so early. I began doubting myself and my true potential without reading the full details and the literature associated with it. Off course this will not help me complete this assignment.

I am a very hard-working, diverse, determined and honest person. I think one of my most distinguishing characteristics is my curiosity for learning new things and that is what led me to the field of Data Science. I first came across Data Science while doing research for building an Email Spam Detection application using machine learning for my college project. I was truly captivated with the way machine learning worked especially with its implementation in fields ranging from spam detection in emails to giving recommendations for music and products on sites like YouTube and Amazon, and also used in the areas of finance and healthcare. Since then, I am fixated on gaining more knowledge about the concepts of machine learning and data science in general. I intend on enrolling in Master's in Big Data at the University Of Stirling to pursue a successful career as a Data Scientist.

This will be my third attempt at entering the Computer Science major, but since my last two attempts I have worked to make my application more competitive. In particular, since my last attempt in February I have raised my grade point average in mathematics and physics as well as for my overall coursework at the University of Washington. I have also completed all of the General Education requirements except for foreign language, which I am completing over summer quarter. This means, that starting next autumn I can focus my efforts on completing the requirements for whatever major(s) I end up working toward. The most important thing that’s changed since my last application, though, is that I have been accepted into the Applied and Computational Mathematical Sciences major in the Discrete Mathematics and Algorithms option; as such I intend to double major with both that and Computer Science.

As my eighth birthday was approaching, I knew exactly what I wanted: A personal computer. I didn’t know nearly all of the functionality of such an apparatus at the time; in fact, my young mind probably thought of scribbling rabbits on Microsoft Paint as its primary reason for existence. As I grew up, I figured out the elusive device was not only analogous with entertainment, but it somehow also served to assist my parents at their jobs. To the juvenile version of me, this was fascinating - somehow, I wanted to traverse the vistas of possibilities that this technology offered. Even today, as I alternate between Skype calls and schoolwork on my laptop, I am still beguiled by the capabilities of computers. If technology could be this awe-inspiring, why couldn’t even I learn about its uses and utilize it for the benefit of the greater good? I knew from day one that I wanted to help people, but being able to culminate this desire with my own curiosity of the potential of computer science has influenced my academic choices and will continue to do so when I attend college.

This statement had a deep rooted impact on my attitude since my childhood. The quest for knowledge has always been a passion for me so when I am faced with myriad of choices for my career,I am determined to pursue research in the field of my interest and for this reason I choose to pursue MS in Computer Engineering at your esteemed university.Since childhood I was influenced by my mother who works in Doordarshan, India’s first Television network as an engineer. I was fascinated by how visual media, message is relayed to the entire nation with the help of technology and computers which were nascent but burgeoning. It was this fascination coupled with my childhood knowledge about basic computer operations that made me to venture into vastness of computers and electronics and aspired me to pursue a degree in Electrical and Electronics Engineering major in my under graduation. My strong inclination towards Maths and Science supplemented by high performance in academics during my school years facilitated me to obtain an admission into

Playing games on my father's computer as a child fascinated me in the way the computer works, how fast it develops, and now how the computer helps the world to communicate. It still amazes me in how fast computers change and how communication across the globe is enhanced with the computer. Computers have drastically changed how society lives and does business. Even small businesses can do global sales without leaving their location. With new strategies for business, comes cyber threats of identity theft and theft of intellectual property that brings information technology security and new laws into play. It is becoming a fast and ever challenging world. Computer science enables the ability to program software for protection against these kinds of threats and vulnerabilities. It also enables the ability to program artificial intelligence into the computer system software to enable society to meet their needs in more appropriate ways.

I took courses for the basic programming languages like C, C++. I enjoyed it so much that I kept on programming in aforementioned languages rest of the summer. Considering my inclination toward computers and programming, I took admission in an undergraduate program in Information Technology at Sinhgad college of Engineering, Pune. The undergraduate program at University of Pune is thoroughly structured with rigorous classroom and laboratory sessions. The program introduced covered various subjects like computer organization, basics of data structures, software engineering, operating systems, design and analysis of algorithms, system software programming, and etc .This helped me gain basic knowledge and skills in Information technology.

I am very thankful for providing me this opportunity and it is with sincere sense of gratification that I pen down my brief statement of purpose. Striving for betterment and improvement has been my motto in all aspects of life and the same applies even to my professional and academic career. Getting to know what goes inside computers, the engines of the Information Technology revolution and knowing how to work with them enables one to understand the technology that makes it all possible. Understanding this, I chose to do my undergraduate study in Information Technology. While reasoning my intentions to pursue MS in Computer Science at your esteemed university, I would like to throw some light on my career till now.

It is no secret that I enjoy a good challenge. Right from early days at school, Mathematics has intrigued me. Challenging problems are my favorites and obtaining solutions to them always leaves me with a sheer feeling of ecstasy. I always did and always will thrive on solving the most challenging problems. When I was introduced to programming in C++ in high school, I knew I had found my calling. This encouraged me to take up an undergraduate program in Computer Engineering at Amity University Dubai. While this offered me a broad overview of the limitless possibilities the field has to offer, I would like a pursue a more specialized degree in software engineering. This leads me to apply for an M.S Computer

It is universally agreeable that with the advent of Computer technology, every ambitious and enthusiastic individual is really obsessed with the idea of doing computer science at graduate level because it seems to have created a zeal and enthusiasm in the hearts of youth, particularly those who aspire to be marked as high achievers. I, for one, seem to have been enchanted by these computer applications as they have made the world smaller, speaking in terms of globalization. I have no hesitation to add that core computerization alone is the suitable answer to all the areas unexploited and to the areas waiting for development. It has always been a fascination for me about how computers work, how these applications are designed and what can be the newer ways to explore the world of computers to make our world better. This interest became a passion for me when I was exposed to computer science basics, during my middle school. Pursuing computer science engineering at undergraduate level, further propelled my passion for computer science along with providing me a deeper insight and in-depth understanding of the subject. After completing my under graduation in Computer Science, I am willing to expedite my research interest and a masters degree seemed the most appropriate choice for realizing my aspirations.

When the time came to decide my major in college, Computer Science was the obvious choice for me. I was ready to learn more about it. So I got a place in the Computer Science and Engineering program at Seth Jai Prakash Mukand Lal Institute of Engineering And Technology, Kurukshetra University.

My interest towards mathematics made me to take Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as the main subjects during my intermediate (10+2). After obtaining 94% marks in Intermediate and securing a top 6% rank in engineering entrance test, I opted for Computer Science Engineering in JNTU College of Engineering. Immediately after my Bachelor’s degree, I secured the job in Wipro Technologies and this offered me numerous opportunities to learn about the technical aspects of Software industry.

The learning objective was to ensure that each student completing the course will increase their digital literacy, develop essential computer skills, improve a basic understanding of computing, and increase computer use in their daily lives. In addition, students will increase working knowledge and understanding of standard computer tools and applications all the while increasing working knowledge of basic networking and internet functionality.

After working as a senior software developer for past 7 years at Infosys, one of the largest Indian IT company, my quest to gain an advance knowledge has made me think to return to the graduate school. A desire to learn has no limits and I buckled up to put the pursuit of dreams into perspective. I was always fascinated since my 8th grade, how a DOS command can write my name, how a 1.44MB floppy size can store the documents, how a CD can play a music through computer and how I can use copious colors on my computer screen without getting my hands colored and many more. I knew I cannot get away from it and then as I kept progressing through my grades, usage of computer and technology never ceased to amaze me. World started being

My decision to undertake a master’s degree stems from my aspiration to have greater knowledge about Computer Science, an avid interest in the field of Software Engineering and a stimulating research environment present at the University of Pennsylvania. By pursuing a graduate degree, I will be able to strengthen my knowledge base and also further my career prospects.