Computer Science: The Practical Application

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Growing up in Africa, I saw little of computers. My high school got its first computer in 2006 only two years before my graduation, and prestigious institutions, like hospitals, limited its use to data storage. Despite their dearth, their flaws, like mismanagement, insecurity and corruption, were conspicuous around me. This birthed and kindled my passion for technology and encouraged me to seek out resources that exposed me to computers as a problem-solving science. I became acquainted with cyber cafés that were remote and costly, but the investment was worthwhile. I started to notice the correlation between computer science and data management and security, and their correlation with other disciplines. As a result, I developed the dream of applying various data management skills and establishing rigid security systems across the various structures in society to enhance the completion of operations. My educational and career goals have, therefore, been shaped by an engagement in interdisciplinary studies that explores how Computer Science can meet the needs of developing countries.

My interest in these areas was solidified two summers ago when I participated in the Distributed Research Experience for Undergraduates (DREU) at the Ohio State University (OSU). For 10 weeks, I worked under Dr. Christopher Stewart, a graduate professor at OSU, and Jing Li, a graduate student, to evaluate the feasibility of renewable energy powering datacenters. I examined the flow of energy at different levels by collecting power usage information in some local datacenters and organizing this information to capture the coordination of power delivery in each datacenter. Following this, I systematically read the power usage metrics from various LCD d...

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...es (especially for security purposes) are tasks that I would love to work on extensively. After completing this degree, I will have developed greater critical analysis and problem solving skills to approach and propose rewarding plans to complex issues in the society.

Having lived in a developing and developed country, the application of data management with quality security system in all parts of the society is becoming indispensable in third world countries where the lack of effective means of creating, retrieving and interpreting information and the misuse of information makes planning and therefore management very tedious. With my degree, I aim at intelligently providing this society with the technological means that may enhance its development. This ambition of excelling in my interests while positively impacting my society is the drive for my application.

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