My Aspiration To Become A Software Developer
The exponential growth in the field of Information Technology has transformed our lives in manifold ways, as every human endeavor is significantly influenced by Computer technology. I got my first personal computer in 10th grade and after being familiar with the working of the computer, I was obsessed with finding more characteristics of a computer.
Erratically, I would install a program just to find its features and see the code behind it to analyze its behavior. Moreover, the logical and critical reasoning that goes behind making a computer program captivates me as it enhances my intuition. The sense of achievement that I feel when my code runs successfully motivates me to not give up, even if the problem is tough. It is my love for programming and constant desire for learning more about Software Engineering that propels me to apply for the Masters of Engineering at your reputed university.
Over the years, following my aspiration to become a software developer has helped me in developing various skills like improving my decision-making ability, becoming tech-savvy and fast adaptability to a different programming language. Furthermore, this discipline has taught me the importance of information and the need to constantly upgrade my skills to be relevant in this era of the Information Age. Throughout the course of four years in Bachelor of Engineering degree program in Computer Engineering from prestigious Government Engineering College in Gandhinagar affiliated with Gujarat Technological University, I acquired a comprehensive view of this scientific field.
Furthermore, there were many subjects that captured my attention like Database Management Systems, Data Structure, Object-Oriented Programming, Operating System, Computer Networks, Theory of Computation, Software Engineering, Compiler Design and Artificial Intelligence. Over the course of the second year of my undergraduate studies, I joined Center for Development of Advanced Computing, abbreviated as CDAC, where I gained an extensive knowledge of Object-Oriented Programming. I acquired the CDAC diploma certificate in C, C++ and Java by passing a rigorous exam.
In addition, my experience at CDAC has played a vital role in strengthening my fundamentals in many core subjects of Computer Engineering. I was involved in many projects throughout my graduation. Some projects worth mentioning are the Bookstore, Miwok application and eMediKart. The Bookstore, which was part of our academic project, was a website where we can buy or sell used books. The main aim of this website is to provide students with cheap books based on their location, and there were many programming languages involved in developing this website.
Three of my college friends were also involved in this project, and we really understood the power of working cooperatively as a team as it increased our efficiency and every team member brings novel ideas and creativity to the project. I still remember how meticulously we developed the back-end of the website and the praise we received from our peers and professors. The Miwok application is a language translation application. This application translates English works to Miwok language as this language has extremely few native speakers left. Moreover, it also helps with the pronunciation and the connotation of the language with the use of audio files.
The most challenging of all the projects was developing the eMediKart application which was based on Android. I developed this application when I was undertaking training in android from Digimation Technologies Private Limited. This project was made by considering the industrial standards that are applicable to any e-commerce application. Throughout my training, I acquired many skills like developing web services, fire base authentication, payment gateway integration and so on. Apart from buying and selling of the medicines, a prescription panel was also given in the application where the user gets to upload their prescription and deliver the medicines to their home.
The common e-commerce application features like payment gateway and a cart for storing and reviewing items were also provided in the application. An admin panel where the administrator can insert, update or delete any data was also developed along with the application. The primary advantage of this application is that the user will receive the medicines at an optimum price without going out to take their medicines. The leading driving force behind my constant desire to learn more about software engineering is reading and watching motivational news and videos specifically based on tech entrepreneurs. In my leisure time, I like to read books, browse the internet and play snooker.
Recently, I read a biography based on Leonardo Da Vinci written by Walter Isaacson who is one of the most prominent authors. The most notable characteristic that I loved about Leonardo Da Vinci is his acute sense of vision and the ability to view things from various perspectives. I also like to play snookers with my friends as it freshens my mind and keep it sharp. Apart from this, I also like to take part in extracurricular activities which keeps me physically healthy. After undergoing intensive training and acquiring a solid foundation in the field of computer science, I wish to specialize in the domain of software engineering which ensures better career prospects and job opportunities for me in the future.
The program offered by your university will undoubtedly provide me with the right set of skills and experience to pursue that dream and utilize the opportunities that come on my way. Moreover, the Electrical and Computer Engineering course offered by your university will give me access to a wide range of specialization courses, excellent computer facilities and state-of-the-art equipment. I intend augmenting my knowledge base by collaborating with reputed professors at your institute. After completing my master’s degree program, I wish to secure a lucrative employment at top IT firm.
