I am a person with one of the most ancient cultures, studying a very modern and continuously changing profession upon third millennium. My culture has instilled insight within me, encouraging me to study diligently and acquire knowledge as much as possible. This philosophy propelled me to study master of computer science (Distributed computing) at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM), and I’m a former B.Sc graduate of computer engineering (Software) at Islamic Azad University of Sari (IAUS). To take the wisdom to pursue my PHD program and expand my research experiences, I believe University of Pittsburg is one the prestigious institutes with its well-organized programs, outstanding staff, and highly motivated and glorious research communities.
Diploma
As far as I can remember I explored my propensity toward physics and mathematics at Alborz High School. My interests in Electrical/Computer Engineering came to life at the age of 16 when my father purchased my first computer. I started to practice programming concurrently with my High school programming coursework and after a while I noticed that my love in mathematics and physics played a dominant role to understand how my new friend works. I was enthusiastic of programming and with assiduously practicing I learnt the fundamental of computer science and programming. The outcome of such diligent working was a pleasant A in that course which was the early announcement of brighter tomorrow. My long journey in computer science has started since that time and continued uninterruptedly.
B.Sc
Starting my degree at Islamic Azad University of Sari (IAUS) in computer engineering (software) was the first planned decision of mine to chase my study in this field of science. Beside my interest ...
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...y. Although more than 90 percent of my research outcomes are in cloud computing security domain, I’m interested in any possible research topic in computer security environment.
At this stage of my life, I’m highly motivated to pursue my PHD in computer, network, and information security and based on my investigations, University of Pittsburgh is one of the world-leading institutions for this purpose. So, it would be an honor to continue my studies there and collaborate with Pitt’s research communities.
For career aspirations, I’ve always desired to be a lifetime researcher and hope to grow as a faculty member at a prestigious university to share my knowledge. I’m aware of the nature of this road and I know I have to encounter many obstacles. However, relying on my determination, talents, and hard work I am quite confident that I will be able to overcome them.
Living in a modern society, technology continues to advance in ways that many would think impossible many years ago. Technology continues to aid the human race in many ways; such as making communication possible across continents within seconds, helping develop new medicines for previously incurable diseases, and completely tasks that would take hours to do by hand. However, technology does not just develop on its own as an intelligent being, but it continues to be molded by those that work in the field of computer science, computer engineering, and computer programming. Each level of the computerized fields has its own field of work, and each aids technology advancement in its own way. Computer programmers train to correctly perform their duties, understand the tools and language, and sharpen their personal qualities. Becoming a computer programmer is not an easy task and takes eons to perfect, as the code is forever changing to adapt to our needs.
I grew up idolizing my father who was one of the very select few in his graduation batch to be recruited by IBM. This might sound easy but he had to acrobat through rounds of aptitude and IQ tests before being accepted as junior programmer. While growing up, it was his profession that gave me the opportunity to sit beside him and watch him write codes in languages that looked a lot like English but yet came across as French. Codes written by humans that made the computers perform tasks at lightning speeds was mesmerizing for a young boy. My interest in technology, particularly personal computers, increased as I grew and by the age of eleven, I started to develop small programs of my own in Basic, Fortran and Pascal.
Computer science and programming as a whole has helped shape the world already, impacting education, trade, economics, communication and other aspects of our day to day lives. The rise in technology is inevitable and this is what makes computer programming a hugely appealing subject to
After a deep depression, I felt totally devastated and without any confidence in myself. However, thanks to the support of my parents, I decided to try again. Very reluctantly, I began studies in computer science at the Universidad de Nariño. Step by step, I found interest in the subjects and courses and, especially, in its application in the real world. However, were two key aspects during my career those changed my conception: my liking for the Open Source Software (OSS) and my admission to a research group.
The mind must never be kept idle because of its tremendous capacity to absorb and learn. After careful consideration of my aptitude, interests and experiences gained while pursuing my under graduation in the field of Computer Science and Engineering, I have decided to pursue my Masters in the field of Computer Science. Being a dynamic and ever evolving field, many new developments are expected and there is immense scope for research on new products and applications. To progress and make a mark in this field, I realize that it is important for me to pursue my Masters from a reputable university. I have always dreamt of taking up research.
... advanced computing, with specific reference to Computer Programming. I therefore believe that I must return to the academic world for further growth and achieve some more milestones.
Impressed with the US education system for technical education and R&D attractions, apart from the freedom to choose one’s own range of subjects to shape the career and professional future according to unique aptitudes and interests, has been the major reason for my taking up this MS at your college. Serious aspirants find the higher educational programs in the US a very positive step towards realizing their professional and personal vision with regard to their growth as a human being, and attaining a fulfilling life. I look towards your institution to help me realize my potential and create the future I want for myself and those around me. I am in eager anticipation of your admission formalities so that I can take positive steps to joining at the earliest.
My fascination for computers started from my school days and gift of a personal computer by my parents further boosted my quest to learn and understand both hardware and software. By enrolling in ‘Jetking’ Institute, I got acquainted with hardware and operating systems such as Red Hat Linux, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. On completion of high school, I decided that computer science was the most suitable career option. Progressing to Undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering and further gaining professional exposure as a Software Engineer at Mastek Ltd., Master’s program in Programming and Computer Security at Binghamton University is most conducive to my interests and to excel in professional career and I am sure it will enhance my skills through advanced learning and research in the fields of software programming and security.
While my primary areas of interests are Computer Visualization, Data Mining and Software Engineering, I look forward to gaining a broad foundation in Computer Science during my MS, and I am eager to learn about other research opportunities. My brother who is pursuing PhD in IISc, Bangalore also strongly recommended your university on the basis of faculty interests and the research work currently in progress. I am confident that earning my MS (with thesis) at University of Pennsylvania will help me hone my research skills and prepare me to contribute as a researcher who helps bring innovative ideas to reality.
The more I have learned, the more I want to learn. I believe that this degree from your esteemed institution will be able to quench my thirst for knowledge and will help me explore new depths in my field of interest. My extensive Computer Science background and my ambitious nature will allow me to function well within the program. I have ambitions and aspirations, which I believe can only be fulfilled through higher studies under the supervision of a great faculty such as yours.
There are a lot of Software Engineers in the world today and to stand out from among them, I need to be abreast of the latest developments and strong in the fundamentals. Since the discipline of Computer Science was practically born in the US, there is a lot of Research and Development in this field in the US. Also a Masters’ from the US will help me in preparing for a challenging career. I believe that with some of the greatest minds in Computer Science at University of Cincinnati, and the world-class lab infrastructure there, I am sure to be able to learn a lot of new things which will give me an edge in my career. I envisage working to meet the technological demands of the days ahead and to improve the quality of human race through the development of innovative, self-sufficient and productive Software Applications.
Computers and Technology have fascinated me right from my childhood and I have always had it in my mind to choose Information Technology for my engineering. As the years passed my eagerness grew and so did my thirst to attain higher education and now is the perfect time for me to ignite the spark in me. This has given me the courage to analyze the fact that I have a herculean task ahead in order to comprehend an extensive proportion of subject and enjoy it while assimilating the problems.
Currently, I am working as a Software Developer for IGNOU, supporting their software labs concurrently. This stint has helped me a lot in developing my leadership skills and also has given me an opportunity to interact with people, dealing with projects on a global scale. I have also developed my intuitive and analytical skills during this time. Realizing the importance of networking and network security and the abundant scope of research in this area, I did a seminar on “Security at Seven Layers”. The objective was to study the different vulnerabilities at each layer and means of providing security against them. I was able to learn a lot during my training period focusing mainly on Data warehouses and its
After my twelfth grade, the inherent ardor I held for Computer Sciencemotivated me to do a bachelors degree in Information Technology. Programming and Math, a paragon of logic and reasoning have always been my favorite subjects since childhood. I still vividly remember the time during my graduation,when I was successful in creating a simple calculator application as a class assignment.The joy I derived from creating something that is used by a lot of people to help them perform complex calculations,made me realize the power of computing in its true sense.It was also in my graduation that I developed an immense interest in programming languages such as Java, C++ an...
My strong curiosity towards the field of Cybersecurity dates back to my pre-university days when I started reading sci-fi novels. Digital Fortress, a techno-thriller novel written by Dan Brown, explored the theme of government surveillance, security and civil liberties. This theme is brought out in the book by portraying cryptographic techniques, security policies and implications of these policies. This gravitated me towards the field of security. With little programming experience, I was eager to begin my nascent adventure in the field of Cybersecurity. Although I’ve gained exposure in the field of security during the course of my Bachelor’s degree, I believe pursuing a master’s degree in Cybersecurity will allow me to explore the field of security in greater depth and utilize it effectively to address more real-world challenges.