SOP Sample for MS in Computer Science in USA - Fresher Profile

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Education and knowledge have always been my strengths and the competitive spirit in me has made these an interesting journey in my life. I am aspired by logical thinking and have bagged gold medals in all the levels in the Abacus course. My interests in logical thinking have made me wonder how technology can solve complex real-life problems. The news of my academic success in the 12th standard which appeared in the newspapers prompted me to set goals for my future. Further, inspired by my father, who holds a doctorate and has dedicated his work to research, I have also put forward my initial steps in research and undertaken courses on C, C++ and Java before my undergrad.

While seeking admission to my Bachelor's, I felt that Electronics is a diverse field that would present me with exposure to both hardware and software along with an opportunity to research, design, and develop electronic equipment used in various communication systems. I chose to pursue my Bachelor of Engineering in Electronics and Communication from [UNIVERSITY]. Subjects like C programming, data structures, computer communication networks, applied mathematics, embedded system design, microprocessor and microcontroller, and digital signal processing have provided me a strong base for technology and innovation. Working on MATLAB and digital design using HDL, and taking the course on data structures with C++, I discovered my interest and the path which I can take to achieve what I always dreamt of. These have created curiosity in me to further undertake research in computer science. I have dedicated myself to learn more about coding and the current technologies which are making a huge difference in this world.

In my project (self-study) on networking, I explored OSPF and EIGRP algorithms for routing in a layered environment network. This project helped me explore how networking actually works and its real-life applications. During my summer break, I pursued my internship at [COMPANY] and built my relations with multidisciplinary students and professors from different branches and also with industries. I was the team lead from Electronics branch on research work and guided my team in presentations and seminars by referring to the IEEE journal on "A 1.7 GHz Fractional-N Frequency Synthesizer Based on a Multiplying Delay-Locked Loop," and research papers. I was the main organizer for meetings and communication between the students and the professors by noting minutes of meeting. I also completed my course on Python training. Later, I worked on my major project 'Implementation of frequency synthesizer for mobile devices'. I had chosen this particular project as I sought exposure to coding, where we used embedded C as well and wanted to see how technology could tackle or help to get closer to solve real-life problems. We were able to publish this research paper in [JOURNAL] journal and received appreciation from the college.

With these projects, I understood that my strength lies in research and implementation, with coding being my strongest suit. I had searched for jobs where I could enhance my skill of coding and research. I secured a job in a company named [COMPANY]. I had chosen this particular company as they offered a role in development from end-to-end which would give me much exposure to the database systems from the front-end technology to the deployment of the products. My expectations were met when I joined this company where I could explore industry-standard technologies. I was really motivated as it was my first exposure to the product which actually helped various businesses. My journey started with the creation of a chatbot using natural language processing with dialog flow tool, developing multiple pages for front-end using React JS and Redux framework for the UI. I had implemented an efficient architecture of databases using MySQL to store data. I received huge appreciation from the company for implementation of this unique idea. In my team business banking, I also took up challenging work to support the team and developed multiple REST APIs on the server-side using JAVA with Spring framework. As it was my first full-time job, I was exposed to a major learning attitude towards new projects and technologies and actively participated in Hackathon-2018 and Hackathon-2019 and team demos.

Next, I gained an opportunity to work with [COMPANY], wherein I was promoted as Senior Software Engineer. I worked with the client [COMPANY] to implement new features to the [PRODUCT] product with React Hooks. I was also involved in the integration of the [PRODUCT] product into [PRODUCT] to gain the best user-experience. I also did multiple projects for performance monitoring of the product using Python, React Hooks and Postgress SQL. I was also involved in testing the product using Cypress, Jest, Mocha, Chai and Enzyme. I worked closely with the product manager, where I closely noted the project's requirements and Q&A.

Apart from my passion for programming and technology, I volunteered for social service. I organized a paper drive, where we collected 15.3 tonnes of waste paper and the funds collected from selling it were donated to orphanages. I also organized the 8th Mile Fest for event management for antyakshari in [UNIVERSITY]. I have received an award as Fun Ambassador at [COMPANY] for organizing many fun games and technical talks to engage employees on Fridays.

Switching from ECE to Computer Science has not been challenging to me. Until now, I have gained extensive knowledge and experience as a full-stack developer with technologies such as React JS, Redux, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Core Java. My proficiency in the design and development of web applications, RESTful WEB API, procedures and deployments of applications, using Oracle SQL Database Technology, designing, coding, testing, debugging, and troubleshooting has prepared me to understand and identify client initiatives and meet their goals and strategies. I have always preferred working extra hours and solving them rather than leaving those tasks midway. Working as a full-stack developer and writing high-quality codes prepared me to opt for a Master's program in Computer Science that has been my supreme interest ever since. To refine my proficiency, I keep enrolling myself to online and offline courses, and during my free time, I prefer working on my projects to feature them on GitHub.

I believe it is time to resume my academic career and invest the forthcoming months in my studies to fulfil my goals of working as a developer with MNCs. My short-term goal includes working as a full-stack developer in product companies like [COMPANY], [COMPANY], [COMPANY], [COMPANY], etc. I wish to see myself as a Solution Architect, providing high-end solutions to such MNCs in the long run. To reach such a level, advanced knowledge is extremely essential. Therefore, I planned to opt for a Master's in Computer Science from the USA, the best student destination for technological achievement. I found that the curriculum of [UNIVERSITY] thoroughly matched my areas of interest. With the combination of my skills, knowledge, interests, hobbies, and love for computers, I find myself a perfect fit for this Master's course as I believe I will be able to bring about a positive change in the professional environment of the industry.