Name: Shruti Patel

Degree sought: MS in Computer Science

Applying for: Fall 2016

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

I, Shruti Patel, have always believed that “Every day is a journey, and journey itself is home”.
This applies to the world of Computer Science and Technologies.I strongly believes in this
and has applied it throughout my undergraduate studies in Computer Engineering. I have
always strived for excellence in acquiring theoretical and practical knowledge pertaining to
Computer Engineering and New software technologies. Now, as I stand on the threshold of
my professional career with my undergraduate course completion, I am eagerly looking
forward to graduate studies that can take me to the frontiers of my field.

For the past few years, I have maintained a conceptual continuity in my academic career. I
have completed my 4 years of Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering at Sardar
Vallabhbhai Patel Institute of Technology, Vadodara; Gujarat.It is one of the leading
Engineering colleges in Gujarat. S.V.I.T. is under Gujarat Technological University (GTU).I
have secured 7.93 CGPA (on a scale of 10). I completed my schooling from Bright School,
which is one of the reputed schools of Vadodara. I had secured 86.31% and 77.00% in 10th
and 12th grade respectively.

As a part of my final year project work, I have completed a unique and challenged project
titled “Infrastructure & Service Portal”, at Multi-National Company, Larsen & Toubro (L&T)
Hydrocarbon Engineering Limited, L&T Knowledge City, Vadodara, Gujarat and I got „AB‟
grade for this project in final year result. My work was appreciated at L&T Hydrocarbon
Engineering Limited by my guide. Further, I am proficient in C, C++,C#, JAVA, CSS,
HTML, .NET. During my undergraduate studies, I studied subjects such as Digital Logic
Design, Database Management System, Operating System, Computer Network, Information
Security, Compiler Design, Parallel Processing, Distributed System and Android
Development which have helped me to develop a strong background of the fundamentals
of Computer Engineering. Furthermore, as a part of my academics, I got selected for
International Education Program (IEP‟14) by Gujarat Technological University in 3rd year of
undergraduate program and I got opportunity to study two subjects at Laurentian University,
Sudbury, one of the reputed University of Ontario, Canada for two months program with
Scholarships.

To get real time work environment knowledge, I have been working at PSTRONICS since
last one year on Production Management Software as Jr. Software Developer. That had
helped me to imply my theoretical concepts to real time problems. Pstronics-Perfect
Solutions for Electronics initiated by PS ventures have operated at the confluence of
electronics, IT, automation, image processing and other engineering services providing
electronics solutions, IT design and Automation for purpose-driven companies and
organizations. I had opportunity to gain some knowledge of Visual Basic and .Net. I had
successfully completed a course „Certification in ASP.Net‟ in year 2015, which was offered
by Baroda Institute of Technology.

In my view, besides academics, extracurricular activities play an important role in building

our personality. I had participated in workshop based on „Networking and Wi-Fi Technology‟
organized by Indian Institute of Hardware Technology in 2011. I had been instrumental in
inter college tech-fest PRAKARSH as an event coordinator and promotion coordinator in
2012and 2013 respectively. Computer Society of India organized Technical Festival named
SAKSHAM in our college; I had been instrumental in an event as an event co-ordinator in
same year. Progressively, I was selected as a Non-Technical event head in inter department
tech-fest VISION and an inter college tech-fest PRAKARSH in 2013 and 2014 respectively.

The US education is well known for stimulating intelligence and creativity in a student. I am
confident that studying in USA would help me constantly incorporate new developments,
assisting me to keep pace with all the new innovative skills. I am highly motivated and ready
to take on the mantle of a researcher. I hope to hone my skills for the purpose at the esteemed
Marshall University and under the guidance of stalwarts. I have read and understood your
work and find it to be in exact synergy with my plans for future. I now look forward to an
opportunity of being able to do so.

In the light of above information, I am looking forward to get admission in Marshall

University. The vivacious culture and learning atmosphere at Marshall University provides an
unmatchable opportunity to grow as an individual. I hope your committee will consider my
application for admission in Computer Science for fall 2016. I look forward to hearing from
you soon and if you have any question please do not hesitate to contact me via email at
shruti30103@gmail.com

Thank you,
Shruti Patel