Statement of Purpose

Few areas of my education have stimulated me to think as much as my

undergraduate courses in Data Structures, Theory of Computation and Computer
Programming have. When I watch videos of Elon Musk demonstrating his Rocket
Science technology or when I used Google Wave for the first time or even when
I log into Facebook every day and come up with some new feature, what I feel is
a sense of marvel. Here are innovations that keep evolving not only technically
but also hold infinite scope for creativity and logic. I feel a similar sense of
exhilaration when I see my code run successfully. It is this feeling, which till date,
drives me to not give up on even the toughest of problems. And it is this love for
programming, combined with my desire to dig deeper into the working of various
applications and technologies, which propels me to apply for the Job Profile of a
SDE at your Organization.
Pursuing my strong interest in Information Technology has over the years enabled
me to develop keen analytical and reasoning skills. Through the course of the four-
year Bachelor of Technology (B .Tech ) degree program in Information
Technology at the SRM Institute of Science and Technology , I acquired an
overall perspective of this scientific discipline , with a particular interest in Object
Oriented Programming . Data Structures , Database Management , Theory of
Computation and Compiler Design were some of the other areas that captured my
attention. My keen interest in the subjects translated into receiving an Outstanding
grade in the Data structures lab and averaging an A+ grade in the other labs. I also
involved myself in numerous projects , including a prototype of a "Image -
Classifier ” model for classifying various landmarks of Goa for Smart India
Hackathon , developed an “Asset Management Tool ” using .NET framework
during my internship, developed a “AmazonPrice Scraper” for notifying about the
increase /decrease in prices of specific commodities at Amazon , I have also
completed the Coursera Certified Fundamentals of Machine Learning .
Apart from the projects undertaken in college, it was my desire to gain exposure
to the software industry, and this prompted me to take up various training and
internships. In the summer and winters of 2019, I spent a month at the facilities
and worked on awesome technologies.
Conceptual knowledge, and through its practical implementation, it also allowed
me to further my expertise through integrating .NET technology and Network
programming. In addition to enhancing my .NET skills, I also gained knowledge
about multiple architectures in networking and how socket programming works.
Till then my coding had been largely restricted to basic C++, and while it was a
challenge to learn and implement socket programming in the .NET framework
within a short span of 4-5 months, it was one I readily accepted.
Simultaneously, active participation in a wide range of extra-curricular activities
has ensured the all-round development of my personality. I have taken part in
management activities like AARUUSH and literary activities . I also play Cricket
as a hobby. Apart from this, I handled the role of being the Class Representative of
my Information Technology batch for a year, a responsibility that included acting
as the bridge between the students and the faculty , scheduling additional lectures
for the class, assisting the faculty advisor in his duties and assisting the students in
case of any problems. This experience brought to the fore my leadership abilities,
while also assisting in honing my social skills.
Having acquired a solid foundation in the field of computer science through a
rigorous undergraduate program, and my various internships in the IT industry,
at this point, I feel that it is the right time to take up the next step in my carrier. I
wish to raise my understanding of the nuances of the Information technology field
and use this knowledge to further my chances for a lucrative career in Software .
With a keen interest in working on the latest web technologies , I seek to take
advantage of the plethora of opportunities in the field of social media which allows
the combination of these technologies with one's creative instincts.
In the near future, I see myself working in the Research & Development
department of a reputed company where I would get an opportunity to solve some
of the major challenges of the industry. I seriously consider pursuing a Doctoral
Program (PhD) at a later stage, in order to further my knowledge of the industry.
The job profile provided by your organization will undoubtedly provide me with
the opportunity to test the knowledge, skills, and experience I have acquired
during my undergraduate to pursue my dream and exploit the opportunities to the
fullest extent. The practical orientation of your in-depth work-profile will allow
me to not only acquire a clear understanding of the subject but also the skills to
execute it. I am confident my exposure to such initiatives would quite augment
my knowledge base and add tremendous value in enabling me to realize and fulfil
my professional goals.