SOP Sample for MS in Computer Science in USA

Statement of Purpose

"Computer Science is the operating system for all innovation." — Steve Ballmer

A willingness to learn and the keenness to challenge oneself is imperative to my persona. I present myself as an individual with a perpetual aptitude for technology. My name is [NAME]. I hail from [CITY], the capital city of the Indian state of Telangana. I am known to be disciplined and diligent. I set reasonable goals for myself and strive to excel in every task presented to me.

I secured a CGPA of 9.5 in the class X examination. In Intermediate (Higher Secondary Examination), I achieved 90% marks.

As a prodigious fervour for a career in the field of technology has been my dream, I enrolled myself for the Bachelor of Technology in Computer Science and Engineering program at [UNIVERSITY], [CITY]. The undergraduate years awarded unforgettable learning experiences in the form of workshops, symposiums and opportunities to interact with industry professionals.

Getting introduced to subjects like Design and Analysis of Algorithms, Open Source Software Development and Artificial Intelligence in Engineering has picked up my interest and made me passionate to dive deep and explore the endless possibilities they offer.

Moreover, laboratory work is regarded as a critical component of our educational infrastructure and the integrated laboratory courses such as Data Structures with C, Operating Systems and Compiler Design have offered me a hands-on exposure to collaborative learning and engineering experience besides aiding in practical application of the knowledge.

In May 2019, I had enrolled myself with [UNIVERSITY], [CITY], as a Summer Intern, for a research project by name "Latency Analysis of Serverless Computing". During the Internship, I was entrusted with the responsibility of building a dynamic serverless application using AWS Lambda services on AWS premises. Subsequently, I had to compare its performance for latency through CloudWatch logs by deploying it in five different data centers across various regions of the world. This exposure accorded practical experience and proved to be enriching.

In January 2020, I was elated to be selected as an Internship Trainee at [COMPANY], one of the Big Four accounting organizations located at [CITY]. During the Internship program, I was allocated to a team which was engaged in developing a Web Application for an effective management of the visitor badging requests at [COMPANY] Offshore Development centers. This one of a kind digital initiative was built using different technologies like ASP.NET Core, SQL and JavaScript.

Here, my responsibility was to make a Kivy GUI for extracting HTTP Archive (HAR) files. In addition, I worked on the APIs for SSL Verification and Network Integral Security. This was a valuable experience and my diligence was much appreciated.

I completed my Engineering Degree with Distinction securing a CGPA of 8.47.

Even as I focused on academics, I had always been interested in playing Badminton. The game helped me in the enhancement of competencies like self-discipline, concentration and interpersonal skills which is certainly rewarding.

In September 2020, I had signed up for a program by name "Applied Machine Learning: Algorithms" which was offered through LinkedIn Learning. The course presented an overview related to Supervised Learning, Unsupervised Learning, Artificial Neural Network and the most effective Machine Learning Algorithms like Logistic Regression and Gradient Boosting alongside the practical application of these techniques to real world problems.

My remarkable performance during the Internship resulted in a well deserved offer of employment from [COMPANY]. I decided to take up the valuable prospect as I first wanted to imbibe a hands-on experience in the field of technology.

In October 2020, I associated with [COMPANY] as an IT Application Development - Analyst and was allocated to the Development team whereat I was responsible for building restful APIs, creating SSIS packages and designing UML diagrams.

Following the completion of these tasks, I commenced working on migration of the project from jQuery to Angular, by redesigning the Databases, optimizing DB Schema and formulating DB Scripts. Furthermore, I worked on Proof of Concept for implementation of Machine Learning in the project by using Visual Decision Accelerator tool that could identify risks, perform root cause analysis and take corrective action to maximize the efficiency of Data Insights.

Having secured a place of reasonable confidence professionally, I believe that the time is just right for advancing to the next stage of academic learning by pursuing the Masters program, which will facilitate in the acquisition of a holistic perspective and specialised knowledge in the field of Computer Science, so as to remain at the forefront of technology.

After an extensive research, I concluded that [UNIVERSITY] is the best institution to fulfill my academic dreams as it is renowned for its ethical diversity and being at the forefront of innovation by providing industry focused education. Furthermore, it is dedicated to creating a culture where education and pragmatic experience are implemented in parallel, attracting high achieving students from around the world.

Apart from a very well balanced curriculum pertaining to Master of Computer Science offered here, Database Systems, CS 501 Computer Algorithms II, CS 514 Applied Artificial Intelligence will help me gain knowledge in pursuing my line of interest in Artificial Intelligence by providing me with a competitive edge and help to make a difference in the next generation of technology.

I have always wanted to pursue higher education in the United States of America (USA) as the education system here is one of the best in the world offering varied professional accreditations. Graduate study in the United States of America is known for its spirit of innovation which sets global standards of excellence.

After completing my education in the USA, I aspire to return to my home country and accomplish my objective of working as a Product Architect with an eminent MNC.

I look forward to joining your reputable University and I am confident that the formidable exposure will empower me to carve a niche by diversifying the perspective and complementing my expertise.