SOP Sample for MS in Computer Science in USA

Statement of Purpose

I never cease to be amazed by sheer volume and depth of computer science, of all its allied subjects and capacities. The areas that interest me in particular and I wish to study are Algorithms, Building Scalable Distributive Systems, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Foundation of Software Engineering, Information Retrieval, Mobile Application Development, Program Design Paradigm (PDP), Web Development, Application Engineering and Development, Data Science Engineering Methods and Tools, Web Design and User Experience Engineering, Program Structure and Algorithms, Data Management and Database Design, Web Development Tools and Methods, Smartphones-Based Web Development, and Engineering of Big-Data Systems.

My undergraduate studies served as the foundation required for me to understand business problems, to devise suitable algorithms, and choose between the multiple possibilities to eventually attain a solution that is robust and scalable. However, learning is life-long process, and there is much I have learn and observe. Any research work, innovation or technically architecting a large-scale business loophole demands deep knowledge about software engineering and programming artifacts along with the specific domain/business area. My aim is to contribute to technological advancements in my own capacity. The exciting demands, prospects, and large scope for innovation present in the field of computer science and engineering are the prime factors that have led me to apply for studying Master's in Computer Science at the [UNIVERSITY_NAME]. It is the immense scope for innovation and discovery that gravitates me towards this field.

Ever since I can remember I have wanted to become an engineer. Perhaps my childhood fascination with electronic gadgets sparked the interest; perhaps it was computers and their ability to process huge amounts of data and carry out complex functions with quick ease. Although I was introduced only to the basics of computers in schools, I knew that I wanted to learn deeply. This motivated me to opt for science after grade ten. For the next two years, the primary subjects I studied were Physics, Mathematics, and Chemistry, in which I scored 87%. Having been exposed to the foundational courses of science, I decided to pursue Electronics and Communication Engineering for my undergraduate studies. During this time, I did various projects to learn the practical skills and applications of the field.

At [COMPANY_NAME], where I did my final year internship, I worked on the project, 'Sequesteering Machine'. It was sponsored by the [STATE_ORGANIZATION] and has been selected at the state level. Another project was with [COMPANY_NAME], I bagged the price in the Analog Maker Competition. Working on these projects, it became apparent to me I enjoyed using the theoretical knowledge I learned to real-life situations.

I started working at [COMPANY_NAME] in 2018. [COMPANY_NAME] had begun only four years past, and thus I performed multiple roles in the small company. My role demanded a fair amount of collaboration with various teams. I had to learn about data management, and spring batch technologies. I had the opportunity to implement different development stages. This included requirement gathering in tools like JIRA, data validation using Nodejs, data storage using cloud technology, data transfer using query string with the url and Nodejs code snippets, and code version control using npm.

In my two-year journey at [COMPANY_NAME], I worked for the clients: [CLIENT_NAME] and [CLIENT_NAME]. I used the opportunity to enhance my abilities and manage various stakeholders and improve my programming and people management skills. I was rewarded with Brillian of the month award twice due to my exceptional performance. Realising that education is incomplete without giving back to society, I participated in several CSR activities like volunteering at government schools, teaching.

I strived to work in an organisation that offered me roles in design, architecture, and implementation, as that would help me gain practical knowledge on design patterns and experience in evaluating the best approaches in diverse problem areas. I worked hard, went through the stringent interview process, and was selected by [COMPANY_NAME]. I chose to accept the [COMPANY_NAME] offer to enhance my skillset in the research domain and start my research and development engineer role. Every product involved using cutting-edge technologies like Blockchain, message queueing using Kafka, and containerization using Docker, an event-driven way of implementing the design. I got a chance to work on an enterprise-level well-known product in the healthcare industry called Notification and Eventing platform. My responsibilities included Redesigning using Java and AWS and revamping the network configuration code repository. I also got a chance to develop my libraries, which are now extensively used by the team to reduce development efforts. Collaborative efforts were a huge part of my learning at [COMPANY_NAME]. It was challenging to learn new technologies so fast, but I enjoyed the process. Since I was not familiar with technologies like AWS and Javascript, I studied them through [ONLINE_PLATFORM].

Having worked for four years, I have realized that I lack finesse in areas like system design and other concepts which are essential. Master's in Computer Science will provide me with the skills, knowledge and exposure required for me to enter and excel at the type of work I wish to pursue. [UNIVERSITY_NAME] has the curriculum which caters to my interests and needs. The course structure provided is just the cherry on top.

I enjoy playing badminton and painting. I was a part of a voluntary organization called, [ORGANIZATION_NAME], for the education of underprivileged children of the city of [CITY_NAME]. I am confident that the multicultural and global environment will contribute to my growth. I deem it as an honour, if I get a chance to work under the guidance of your erudite faculties and an opportunity at your prestigious institution to lay the foundation for my future career and research. I hope you find me a suitable candidate for the Master's in Computer Science and grant me admission in the same.