Sample SOP for MS in Computer Science | India Experience

[NAME]

# Application for MS in Computer Science

Digital transformation is the name of the game in the current perilous times. The advent of the COVID-19 pandemic has compelled businesses to embrace digitization like never before. Having a presence in the virtual marketplace and making that presence felt therein have become priority tasks that a business cannot afford to overlook. A website is the face of a business in the virtual marketplace, which is not held up with brick and mortar; instead, it's held up by HTML, CSS, JS, and a lot more than what's visible. My interest in computers and technology led me to explore and learn more than what meets the eye. This interest soon metamorphosized into an ambition that I intend to pursue with hot pursuit. Taking steps towards achieving my career goals, I have reached your University's admission desk to attain a seat in your prestigious Master's in Computer Science program.

Similar to most Indian households, my family too prioritized education above all else. I invested my childhood in attaining knowledge imparted at my school and play to develop holistic growth. The hard work paid off in the form of excellent scores that earned me a seat in [UNIVERSITY]. From the very beginning, I have maintained a high standard when academics is concerned. Securing 8.89 CGPA in my sophomore year and 91% in my senior year have been fulfilling feats that fueled my ambition to pursue a career in the Computer Science realm. Finding my name in the student list of this University's undergrad program in Computer Science opened my eyes to behold more about the field of my interest – Computer Science.

When I stepped into the [UNIVERSITY] premises to pursue the undergraduate program in Computer Science, I was introduced to foundational concepts, which progressed to assimilating advanced knowledge in Computer Science. The curriculum gave me a firm foundation that paved the way for building a career thereon. The program's curriculum included Data Structures, Computer Organization, Software Engineering, Discrete Mathematics, Compiler Design, Computer Networks, and Operating systems. When given a choice, I opted to study electives associated with Artificial Intelligence (AI), including the Internet of Things (IoT), Probability, and Statistics, in addition to gaining a foothold in Big Data Analytics Cryptography and Cloud Computing. The desire to garner an engineering degree with a managerial minor stems from the ambition to climb the hierarchical ladder.

In order to apply the conceptual knowledge garnered from the classroom sessions, the undergrad program offers learners ample opportunities in the form of projects and internships. The mini-project I worked on was creating an Online Job Portal, a JSP-based application that used MySQL as backend technology. The project was showcased in the University's Project Expo, which was a memorable moment for me. The exhibition gave me the confidence boost needed to pursue the internship that was to follow.

The internship stint I pursued as part of my undergrad program was at [COMPANY], [CITY]. It was here that I got an opportunity to work on a real-time project based on agriculture. Despite being a student with no professional experience, I worked closely with the development team. The team relentlessly invested time to develop a proof of concept in upcoming technologies like React-Native, spring boot and postman. My contribution to the e-commerce mobile was highly appreciated. Furthermore, my work in the team of three that worked on React-native-based project that used MySQL as the backend was lauded. The end product was the 'Online Shop Corner,' which was an Android, iOS, and web-based project that added immense value to my skills repertoire.

My stellar academic record did not hinder me from pursuing extra-curricular activities. During my undergrad program, I attended a C and Data Structures workshop and participated in a code hunt conducted by my University. Additionally, I attended seminars on Blue Gene, Night Vision Technology, and Sophia (the Humanoid robot that has gained much popularity worldwide). Being a part of the NCC in the first year of my undergrad program inculcated the discipline needed to make the professional I aspire to be. Earning the Surgent badge and leading the girl's contingent during Independence Day and Republic Day parades were fulfilling experiences that I look back fondly even today. As a Nationalist, I took great pride in participating in the piloting event in [EVENT] to honor the former judge of the Supreme Court of India, [NAME].

Even before completing the undergrad program, I was onboarded by one of India's most sought-after companies, [COMPANY]. Holding an offer letter from a top-listed company like [COMPANY] relieved me from the stress of job hunting. I currently work therein in a Developer's capacity in the Reports team of the category iGlance under the [COMPANY] HR Functions Ultimatix domain. As a Developer, I develop code needed to generate reports and retrieve data from the database as the requirement demands. Right from my college days, I have been riveted by databases. At [COMPANY], I worked closely with databases, further fuelling my desire to learn RDBMS.

With a couple of years of experience at my back, I now desire to put the work-life on hold and return to academics. I intend to advance my knowledge that I have held dear for a long time. To assimilate the in-depth knowledge that I plan to add to my resume, I aspire to pursue the prestigious Masters in Computer Science program at your esteemed [UNIVERSITY]. The comprehensive curriculum, renowned teaching faculty, assured practical exposure, and student-centric policies compel me to apply to your University. Furthermore, the welcoming environment that your University offers is conducive to learning, making your University a haven for ambitious learners like me.

Therefore, with immense anticipation, I extend my candidature for enrolment into the Master's in Computer Science program at your reputed [UNIVERSITY].