My Motivation To Pursue A Graduation In Computer Science And Engineering

The mind must always be kept busy given its tremendous capacity to absorb and learn. I have always been driven by an urge to know the how and why of things, often letting curiosity get the better of me. I also believe in thoroughness in understanding because it engenders confidence in one’s ability and the courage to face the world. Learning has always spelled enjoyment for me, and when one enjoys doing something it is no work at all. “The only thing permanent in life is change”. This perfectly holds true to the world of Computer Engineering where novel ideas are not a novelty. It is this novelty that attracts me to the Computer Science Engineering and gives me a deep sense of professional pride. In this context, I would like to pursue my graduation in Computer Science and Engineering, the prospective of which not only supplements the knowledge that I possess but also provides a strong platform for my future career goals.

In my schooling itself, I was lucky enough to get exposure to computers and it increased my interest in exploring the field of computer science. My school life was eventful, exciting and I learnt a lot of things during that time. It was where I discovered my potential, developed my communication skills and learnt how to be a better human being. I learned about Word, HTML, C and Java Fundamentals. I have also participated in several extra-curricular activities such as debates, elocutions, paper presentations, and so forth. As a high school student I loved Geography, Mathematics, Physics and History. Fascination towards the rational aspects of Physics and the joy of problem solving in Mathematics urged me to opt for Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry [MPC] as my subjects during the Intermediate course (Junior College). After passing Intermediate, I appeared for “EAMCET”, the State level competitive exam which is attempted by around 300, 000 students; I succeeded in securing a good rank and consequently opted for Computer Science and Engineering at Methodist College of Engineering and Technology (MCET), which is ranked 22 in my state and among the top 50 engineering colleges throughout India in a list which includes the world famous IITs and NITs.

I spent four years of my study enthralled in the concepts of technology and science. I could face the academic challenges in my college with the help of the strong foundation laid during my schooling and Junior college. I had faced some issues during my first two semesters because of some non-computer science field subjects which actually resulted in some bad grades but later on I worked hard and prepared myself so well that prompted me to achieve good scores and also I witnessed a drastic change in my attitude and thinking because of the exposure I got during my undergraduate course.

I built a very good rapport with the excellent faculty of our department who played a significant role in nurturing my career. My undergraduate major in Computer Science and Engineering has exposed me to its various sub-fields. As a Computer Science student, I had a wide exposure to C, C++, Data Structures, Java, C#, Database management systems_(DBMS), Operating Systems, Computer Networks, Computer Organization, Software Engineering and Scripting languages like HTML, XML, Java Script and Databases like Oracle, MS Access and My SQL. My final year project is “Ant-Hill based Virtual Honey-pots”. Honey-pots are a traditionally well-regarded form of defense against hacking attacks. The basic principle of “baiting” a hacker with a dummy server works well with most network scenarios. However, it may not be possible to do the same with highly public systems where a large number of customers try to access data at the same time. Network lag time and server criticality would make creating dummy systems costly and un-usable. Through this project, we envision a two-fold solution to such scenarios. Firstly, we attempt to create “Virtual” honey-pots [henceforth called sub-servers], which are separate “machines” running on a server, accessing only a limited set of data. Secondly, we attempt to “trap” the hacker inside our sub-servers, by routing his requests only to other dummy servers and never the main one.

I was an active member of various student bodies at college, including the Computer Society Of India. I was made an organizer to the most successful events during the College fest for two consecutive years and have, also contributed in the organization of seminars and workshops. I had realized that Project work and Paper Presentations were one of the important means through which one can understand the subject better. I took part in extracurricular activities and organized technical events, which I believe have helped me develop team spirit and good leadership qualities. From my schooling I have a great interest in sports specially in Cricket. I won many tournament. During my engineering I was selected in interfaculty matches. My active participation in these events, taught me to effectively interact with people and take crucial decisions. I believe that “Accomplishments lie within the reach of those who reach beyond themselves”.

I assure you that if provided admission in the Master of Science in Computer Science program, I shall prove to be an asset to the university through my professionalism, leadership qualities, and role as a team player along with disciplined approach to playing my part in academics and extra-curricular activities.