I have completed my Bachelor of Engineering from Yeshwantrao Chavan College of Engineering, Nagpur, India in Electrical Engineering field. In a world where everything from fighter jets to elevators, interactive graphic displays to digital watches, is driven by computers, I found it difficult not to get enthralled by the technology involved. In view of such a global scenario I have decided to pursue my Masters degree in ‘Computer Science’ from Leeds Metropolitan University, which I consider as a challenging and demanding field. Computer Science, as such is a rich intellectual discipline and it is the crux of myriad applications in every aspect of modern life. I look to refine my knowledge and skills in areas of my interest through graduate study and give directions to my goals of career as a research professional at an academic and research oriented organization.
My inclination towards computer engineering can be traced right from school days when I found an instinctive liking of subjects like physics and mathematics. Just after completing my secondary studies, I learnt the ‘BASIC’ and MSDOS language during my summer break and started honing my programming skills. To strengthen my basics for entering into the computer world, I opted for Electronics as my major in higher secondary school. Completing higher secondary studies successfully with fine grades enabled me to pursue my dream and procure admission in one of the best engineering colleges in Nagpur. As Electrical and Computers are very much connected to each other, I gained special interest in subjects that were common to both fields like Digital Circuits, C language, Network Theory, Control systems, Microprocessor and Computer Methods In Power Systems. The moment I wrote my first program in C programming, I knew this was the field I would pursue and since then I have not looked back. I wanted to gain thorough knowledge and further enhancing my OS and programming skills and not only stick to the allocated syllabus, I enrolled for a course in Unix Operating System, C and C++ at SSI Education in my third year. It gives me immense satisfaction that I joined SSI because what I learnt there is the basis of my career. Although I was not a topper of my class, I gained recognition from the computer teacher there. Most of the time was spent in Lab itself playing with C and C++. I was especially interested in software programming. So I learnt ‘JAVA’, ‘JSP’, ‘Visual Basic’, ‘HTML’, ‘XML’ and ‘Oracle’ which are the most dominant programming technologies.
Apart from my desire to amass knowledge, I also believe in sharing it with others. SSI education offered me to work as a faculty. At SSI, practical exposure to industry continued to add greatly to the depth of my knowledge. Apart from this, it gave me a great pleasure and sense of fulfillment to share my knowledge of C, C++, and JAVA with my students. I was also involved in organizing various extra-curricular activities. Group discussions and debates were regular features. I was part of the organizing committee, which hosted Cynosure 2004, a cultural show aimed at bringing out the various talents within the students to the forefront. It seems to me that processing gives the power to transform imagination into reality. Working at SSI has been an immensely satisfying experience. . During this period, I have worked on various projects, each of which was challenging in some way or other. I also kept on improving my skill set and ken. I went ahead to become Sun Certified Java Programmer for Java 2 Platform, which helped to set me apart from my contemporaries. The internet revolution has made me aware of the immense potential of computer networking. I was mesmerized at the ability of networking being able to bring different parts of the world together. This propelled me to do 6 month courses in Computer Networks and Advanced Programming in C++ which were part of the Kanwal Rekhi Distance Education Program conducted by IIT Powai, Mumbai. The course material consisted of switching, bridging, queuing, scheduling, routing – RIP/OSPF/EGP, TCP congestion control, socket programming, Network applications – DNS/FTP/HTTP/SMTP, RPC/RMI, CORBA and Network security. Programming, algorithms for sorting, searching and string manipulation. UNIX and shell Functions and scope, overloading of functions and template functions. Object oriented programming, class, derived class, inheritance and polymorphism, Exception Handling. Data structures: arrays, linked lists, stacks, queues, binary trees and basic algorithms for operations on these data structures. Internal data structures of the UNIX file systems – user file descriptor table, file table, inode cache and superblock.
In addition to the interest in academics and proficiency in computer languages my ability to combine these for applied aspects shows my zeal and keen interest for the benefit of the society. My sincere and hard work has produced tangible results in the limited time frame. My interest in applied science let me to select a project during the final year in HVDC transmission systems. This project entitled ‘A Study of HVDC Transmission System ‘ enabled me to work with dedicated associates in a team mode. This project highlights the different phases of transmission of electrical power from one network to another and the various control systems used to monitor the power transmission. I focused on the different Computer methods used in power systems for efficient transmission. This has further increased my desire to learn and assimilate the fundamental concepts on any subject. Additionally it has enforced in me the schematic approach and scientific temperament towards any problem analysis and solutions. In these four years of engineering, I have discovered that research gives me innermost pleasure and satisfaction. Hence I am resolved to continue with research for the rest of my life.
All through my school and college life I have played an active role in extra-curricular activities. I have always stood up to my teachers expectations for participating in debates, quiz and science project competitions at school level. I represented my school and college in inter-school and inter-college Football and Cricket competitions. I have participated in various College Dance Competitions and Plays. I wrote articles for my College Magazine on technical as well as general issues. I am member of CAFERATI –the writer’s network, which is an online forum for Indians writing in English. I have been posting my articles and poems and we host read-meets in several places once every month, where our members meet face-to-face, drink coffee, get to know each other and share works in progress. I have even cultivated the philanthropic aspect by being a member of “Retract club”, an organization dedicated to social service and “HelpAge India”, an organization that reaches out to the less fortunate old people in society. Through these organizations, I have participated in various social services and fundraising drives to help the society.
I presume that my knowledge of electrical along with my urge to excel in the field of computer science will give me the edge over students who excel in one of these two fields. I am confident that the particular challenges in my chosen field will build on my strengths and bring out the best in me so that I can contribute my might to humanize this world and make it a better place to live in for everyone.
One of my primary reasons for choosing Leeds Met is due to the fact that, it’s known to be one of UK’s leading institutes for Computer Science education and research. This is very important to me, because I see my MSc program as a platform to equip myself with research skills as I have intensions of doing a PhD. Secondly, Leeds Metropolitan University also has a good mix of foreign students and this will allow me to meet and learn different cultures. Finally, I also came to know that Leeds Met University was named university of the year xxxx for its extensive community service. It’s nice to be associated with such a university, as I would be able to contribute to the society.
But before I can achieve my goals of being a part of a famous Research and Development Organization, it is necessary for me to get a better exposure in the field of my choice through higher studies and so I decided to go for the Master’s degree in Computer Science in UK. After considering a select group of universities that offer an MSc in Computer Science, I have decided to apply to your esteemed University. While browsing through your university website I was impressed by the ongoing research activities being carried on by your renowned research faculty in Cyberspace Security and ADA-Java Connection. I will consider myself fortunate to have the honor of learning from experienced professors whose research interests coincide with mine. Besides an excellent infrastructure that your university possesses it also offers a highly intensive educational program with a meticulously designed curriculum that produces successful professionals and scholars. Therefore I feel that your university is the place where my entire academic needs will be fulfilled and I will move closer to achieving my career goals.
I wish to pursue graduate studies MSc in Computer Science and intend to follow this up with a PhD in an institution that would offer an equally conducive environment for my academic improvement and technical skills. Leeds Metropolitan University is reputed for its research facilities, computing resources and an apt atmosphere, which will enable me to pursue my career goals. I have motivation, aptitude and desire to learn. I hope that my academic background coupled with additional training will enable me to contribute towards the research in Computer Science in Leeds Metropolitan University and finally emerge as an active member of a team of researchers in this field that has always fascinated me. I look forward to an interesting and rewarding association.
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