Sample SOP for MS in Computer Science in Canada

Statement of Purpose

An inarguable fact of modern life is our reliance on computer technology to aid us in completing a wide variety of tasks. That said, computers have not always been as ubiquitous nor as accessible as these machines have become today. My journey with computers, and my burgeoning interest in harnessing computer technology, for instance, took root during my school days. At the time, I was familiar with some applications such as MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint, and Paint. But I was always curious to learn how such applications work, so I asked my parents to enroll me in a course related to this. So finally, in my vacation of 10th Standard, I joined a course named CCCT (Certificate Course in Computer Technology) where I learned about such applications and was fascinated about computers and software which led me to opt for Diploma in Computer Engineering. At that time, I was clear that programming and coding are the keys for developing all these applications. With the help of these, one can bring a solution to any problem.

By the time I completed my Diploma, I had good algorithms, data structure, programming languages, and web development skills. In the final year of my Diploma, my impressive performance secured me a place in the Bachelors of Computer Engineering at [UNIVERSITY]. It was my opportunity to dive deeper into the programming concepts.

I have always been more of a 'Do it and Know it' kind of a person, and my practical application of the technical know-how was stronger than expressing my understanding of theories. With this attitude, I found excellent opportunities to work as an Intern in various organizations, which eventually boosted my hands-on learning. Projects, internships, workshops, and technical events formed an integral part of my undergraduate experience. A few of the projects I worked on were Handwritten Digit Recognition, Face Detection, Cricket Score Prediction, Covid Tracker Android App, etc. But the major and the most challenging one was 'Microprocessor.' It fascinated me towards relative hardware projects. So, I decided to do a project in this domain, too, namely 'Object Sorting System based on Colour Sensing using MATLAB.' It is used to design and implement the automatic technique to determine the colour of the object, colour-based object counting, and sorting using the image processing technique. During this project, I have explored the 'MATLAB' language used to make GUI and Arduino Programming which was used to connect hardware and software and one of the complex tasks. Overall, it was a worthwhile experience to work on this specific and challenging project.

I have done three different internships as a Developer Intern. All three platforms were excellent opportunities for me to explore the real-world application of various technologies like WIX, JAVA, Oracle database, etc. I received hands-on experience and on-job training in multiple activities like Database Management, Front-end and Back-end developments of the Website. The unique experience was during my internship with [COMPANY], where I assisted the team with an ongoing project. It was to ease a restaurant's management by building a digital platform to manage orders, billings, online menu, table availability, and taking orders. I was part of the complete process of designing, coding, testing, debugging, implementing, and integrating the project. I have always been an active participant in co-curricular activities and technical events. During my second year of graduation, I participated in an Android App development competition.

Additionally, I contributed my technical expertise to the '[ORGANIZATION],' an NGO wherein I created a website and learned to develop Wix themes, child themes, plugins, and templates. I managed to do technical integration with third-party services, which was something unique to me. Also, I monitored uptime, hosting, and databases to ensure the site was performing at maximum capacity. Apart from these, I also understand true sportsmanship being the captain of my College's Cricket and Volleyball team.

After my undergraduate, I joined the renowned [COMPANY] as an Assistant System Engineer Trainee. While my Initial Learning Process there, I learned various technologies and accomplished some small projects in a team. Based on my JAVA programming competency, I was selected for Java-related [COMPANY] Internal project. In my experience till now at [COMPANY], I have been part of projects that develop the UI/UX, Backend development, and builds to deploy the codes. Working here helped me gain the confidence to communicate professionally, and the various projects and technology motivated me to learn more. I recently got an opportunity to work on a new project parallelly as a full-stack developer that focuses on renowned technologies such as Angular, SpringBoot, PostgreSQL, and nodeJS.

After multiple projects and exposures, I have realized that to excel as a developer, I need to upgrade my technical know-how with the latest technologies. During my tenure with [COMPANY], I have closely observed my seniors who are post-graduate in Computer Science. They look at a project and the requirements very differently than I do. Their project analysis and technical skills are sharp and of higher magnitude. I want to possess that kind of proficiency in advanced technologies. I am keen to learn all that I can about concepts like Machine Learning and Neural Networks, Computer Vision and Image Analysis, Big Data, and especially Artificial Intelligence.

As [UNIVERSITY] is among the best in Canada for the subject of Computer Science, it would be my pleasure to learn from such excellent faculty, especially I wish to work in close alliance with Professors [PROFESSOR_NAME] and [PROFESSOR_NAME], in the domain of Machine Learning and Data Analytics. Moreover, what I liked the most was the cooperative education system that equips a student to bag the best employment opportunity, the research-oriented seminars, and the hi-tech lab facilities. This will in turn allow me to hone my abilities and set me up for a career as a Developer.

I request you to examine my application for admission to the MSc CS program and I would be thankful to you if I am granted the chance to pursue my graduate studies at your esteemed University. Given the chance, I assure you that I will be able to accomplish my target by collaborating with the expectations of the University.