STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Ralph Ellison once said that “Education is all a matter of building bridges”. This quote stuck in
my mind, as I always saw every opportunity as a matter of learning and connecting to the right
concepts and persons. Coming from a humble farming community, I have often noticed the
importance of connecting to people and businesses for the right products and resources. Even in
education, I see a similar pattern where the right education can make you a Master in the
subject of your choice. I have always been fascinated with computers ever since I received a
computer in the 6th grade as a birthday gift as it helped me to discover the various technologies,
hardware and software associated with it. With Bachelors in Information technology and
professional work in the industry, I decided it was the right time for me to enhance learning
through a professional degree that helps to scale the industry furthermore. With this in mind,
my positive obstinacy directed me to enroll in Master of Engineering in Computer Science at
UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI.

My interest in computing grew manifold as I got acquainted with a wide range of subjects
involving technical and practical learning modules. In my Bachelor’s tenure at Sreenidhi Institute
of Science and Technology (SNIST), I received notable comprehension of C, C++, Java, MySQL,
Python, and scripting languages like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. I became proficient in Pyspark,
Web technologies, and Java full-stack development which led to getting training from the
reputed Iprimed Education. I utilized every opportunity and strived to achieve success in all
spheres of life. Hence, my dedication and persistent effort made me one of the top five
performers at Iprimed. I was also instrumental in publishing two papers in IRJET journals, one
titled “Predicting the tariff rates” and another titled “Android application of Air Pollution
Monitoring using IoT”. The latter presents a real-time standalone air quality monitoring system
that includes various parameters for pollution assessment. Professors and critics highly
appreciated the paper which offers a potential system for combating pollution in developing
countries. As a part of my graduation, I underwent an internship at Coign Consultants Pvt. Ltd.
and developed an Android App titled, “Online Canteen”. I must say that my overall academic
experience was extremely enriching and it endowed me with the functional knowledge which
would support my decision to pursue higher education.

I have also had the opportunity to develop myself as a better human being. The volunteering
activities in the NSS proved to be a boon as it taught me the principles of leadership, and
discipline. This later helped me concentrate on my extra-curricular activities by creating an
unbending focus at competitive events such as being the organizer of TechVision Club’s main
event, “RIGOLADE 2k19” and in innovative challenging hackathons conducted by Infosys where I
developed and designed a web application tiled “Hurdle Free Homes”, which provides a single
platform solution for all the problems in the Gated Community. For this project, I received a
letter of appreciation from DKRIN Ltd., a London based Application and Web Development
Company.

Upon graduation, I joined PRODAPT SOLUTIONS PRIVATE LIMITED, CHENNAI, where I am

currently working as a Pyspark Developer. The company encouraged my creative thinking and I
was constantly driven to solve any kind of professional challenges that came my way. As an
undergraduate developer, I obtained the exposure I needed through the client from the UK. I
was primarily responsible for designing pipelines utilizing pyspark technology and I leveraged
analytical tools such as the ELK stack, visualization tools such as Grafana and Marathon. The
client was very pleased when I delivered the work within the stipulated timeline. This journey
allowed me to develop extensive technical knowledge as well as a thorough understanding of
the workflow and the industry. Although I had a rewarding experience at my Bachelor’s program
and industry work, I wanted an information-based educational structure which would support
the challenges of the global scenario and the skill set that comes with it. This motivated me to
further pursue my upskilling and after a sound thought process, I decided to pursue the Master
of Engineering in Computer Science at UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI.

Why UC? It has a unique way of approaching its academic offerings where it values the
pragmatic learning of the program as much as the scholarly aspects of it. I favored this
outstanding institution more than others, because of its high quality education system,
infrastructure, industry-centric course curriculum, student environment, and standards of living.
The most unique feature of this University which highly impressed me is the diversity of the
student body. Various student clubs based on different ethnicities signify the highly inclusive
nature of the institution. I think originating from India makes me a cultural addition to the
student body, and I am looking forward to being a part of it and networking with a multi-faceted
community for high productivity and engagement.

Furthermore, my professional experience and working with international clients also make me a
contributing individual in analyzing business problems, keeping in mind the constraints of the
competitive world. The university with its well-advanced curriculum is also known to have
produced graduates with real-world acumen and boasts of having excellent teaching faculty,
learning facilities, and campus setting. I believe this program greatly enhances my creative
thinking and problem solving skills. By acquiring profound know-how and skills I see myself
developing further to be a successful professional in the software development field. I look
forward to the close ties of the university with Silicon Valley companies to help me achieve a
position in the same. The platform is ideal to harp on innovation and sustainability which I
strongly believe I can utilize in my farming roots. With significant skill, I see myself engaging in
the improvement and automation of the agriculture and farming sector, targeting better
production and efficiency. I trust in the abilities of an international standard education at the
university and I believe it helps me achieve my future goals.

With this in mind, I hope I get the immense opportunity to learn at your esteemed institution.