Rahul JainFall 2011MS Computer Science

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Think comfort, think vacations, think shopping, think family activities in fact think of all that you always wanted to do but could not because you had so little time; now think robots! And there you have it all! Advances in the field of artificial intelligence have impacted several fields from space exploration to the medical field. Artificial intelligence engineered machines will soon replace most manual work. True to its promise of revolutionizing the world, the world of Computer Science has and will continue to transform the way we look at our work and even leisure. Today technology which has wide applications has stormed into our life impacting it tangibly and within it the sphere of AI has made us believe that we have what we think about! The field continues to fascinate me and today I am keen to pursue a career in AI/Gaming and it is your university tat I am looking at to fulfill my dreams.

As we move on into the 21st century, technology translates to power in the widest sense of the term, offering unlimited opportunities to the determined and persevering individual. It is to find the answers to the many queries which I have allowed to burgeon in my mind and which I am convinced lie ahead in a more refined, disciplined and focused education that I seek to complement my existing scholastic knowledge with an MS degree. What excites me most is the dynamically propulsive, continuous learning and refinement that has become a part of my academic pursuit. My unlimited interaction with the amazing machines, the computers dictate my daily routine and I cannot imagine going through a single day without them. Having grown with the influx of technology in India, pursuing an education in the field of engineering has been a constant gratifying experience for me. The intense enthusiasm which I harbored for the field continued to attract me and today, I am glad to see myself aspiring to be a world-class computer technologist.

At the undergraduate course for IT from the Thakur College of Engineering and Technology, I rediscovered my unhidden passion for creativity which prompted me to explore my potential in Artificial Intelligence. The more I ventured into this area the more intrigued I was with the process. Though I enjoyed group discussions, seminars and paper presentations it was project work that stimulated me the most. At the threshold of graduate study; I am faced with the true challenges of being a part of one of the largest career fields of my time. A field which will definitely offer stiff competition and I must be adequately, rather, superlatively prepared to face the new technology revolutions which will happen on almost every day of my professional career.

The undergraduate years were fun, educative and experimental. Being an active student, keen to learn at every given opportunity, I endeavored to excel in both academic and nonacademic areas. My eager participation and willingness to discover and ascertain virtually all concepts related to the field both theoretically as well as experimentally, made me a regular at all seminars, paper presentations and similar technical activities. I enjoyed the tasks at hand and won laurels for my team and myself during the several

Rahul JainFall 2011MS Computer Science

projects that were assigned to me. “Computer Bazaar” was my first project and was completed in ASP.Net with database as MS SQL. The aim of the project was to sell computer hardware, laptops and assembled computers. The project was a highlight in my academic pursuits. Thereafter my confidence became my best friend and I took on my second project with enthusiasm. Titled “Sharefile” it was developed in C#.net; the aim was to share any type of file through this software. The popularity of both the projects was a real morale booster.

As I look back I realize that in many ways my projects which were well appreciated, as well as my several co- curricular activities have provided me with numerous enriching experiences, building up my confidence, teamwork and interpersonal skills, adding to my overall development of a strong, mature, focused and sensitive individual. Apart from my academic interests I enjoy myself most when I am competing for excellence be it in the academic or the co- curricular field. I am also passionate about Cricket, soccer and computer games.

Like all individuals striving for excellence in their particular fields I too am working towards carving a niche for myself in this area. With my short term goal being the transfer of all my theoretical skills and knowledge to my practical applications which would definitely further my interests in the field and support my aspirations of becoming a competent and proficient computer professional in the future. My work experience of over four years with an IT firm has provided me important insight into the subject. Here I have been engaged in two projects. One project deals with the medical domain where I have been busy developing software for MRI machines in renowned company like Patni Computer Systems. In the second project I have been developing client–server software for trading and brokerage solutions with Financial Technologies. The technology that I have used is C++, VC++ and SQL. For the first project which was for the Toshiba Medical System Corporation, Japan gave me the opportunity to visit Japan where I worked at the Toshiba campus for over six months.

It is often said that if wishes were horses, beggars would ride-well, that was then and now in the 21st century the hard work, resolve and perseverance of the focused and determined mind has changed the equation several times over to make it say that wishes are those horses which the indomitable men will undeniably ride. I aspire to venture into the brilliantly illuminated world of Computer Science on which lies the onus of providing man with a life of superior ease, leisure and comfort, and while the world continues to grow more computer dependent for information and communication across the planet, it has become increasingly possible to do so in a fast, safe and accurate way, all with the never ending and ongoing ontogenesis and progress in this field.

The first decade of the current century is over. The need for more proliferated and advanced technology has been felt to give in the increasing demands of the society. Desirous of contributing to these very needs I seek your guidance and support in emerging a competent, dedicated and successful computer engineer. I hope you will not disappoint me.

Rahul JainFall 2011MS Computer Science