STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

Respected Graduate Admission Committee:

My name is Anirudh. I pursued my undergraduate studies in Information Technology at Gitam Institue Of
Technology(GIT),Gitam University,India. While reasoning my intentions to pursue MS in Computer
Science at Northwest Missouri State University I would like to throw some light on my career till now, I
always fancied myself with Computers right from my childhood and thought of becoming a Software
Engineer got implanted in my mind at an early age. A career in Engineering seemed the most challenging
and logical extension of my abilities.

There is a saying, which says, The only thing permanent in life is change. This perfectly holds true to the
world of Computers where novel ideas are not a novelty. It is this novelty that entices me to this field and
gives me a deep sense of professional pride. In this context, I would like to pursue my graduation in
Computer Science, which not only supplements the knowledge that I possess but also provides a strong
platform for my future career goals.

I have always believed that one should never give up the habit of asking questions and this habit has been an
important facet of my creativity. I seek to invent new ideas by applying the basic principles of an existing
theory in uncommon ways.

However, I found that I have no uncertainty in proceeding along a path that I have been planning over the
last 3 years. I have originated from a middle class family where the highest priority was always given to
good education. Blessed with schooling from one of the premier institutions of India, I was strongly
motivated to pass my senior school exams with good marks.

At very young age as a student in high school, computer for me was only a means of entrainment as I found
it exciting to play games and generating various mathematical series and patterns thorough BASIC
programming. I was dumbfounded to know that games are nothing but programs. Curious to know how to
program I developed a serious interest in Computers. This keen interest in mathematics along with a strong
liking for computers, and particularly programming, prompted me to choose engineering with Computer
Science as my major. This decision gave me ample opportunity to consolidate my creative energies and
harness my technical aptitude.
After successful completion of my higher secondary I was determined to secure for myself a position in the
Information Technology field, which deals with the areas of Computers, Communications and Networks. To
accomplish this I got admitted to GIT,Gitam University, which is one of the reputed universities at the
global level. I took Information Technology as my major in the undergraduate program. During the course
of the study I was exposed to various subjects like C, Computer Networks, Java and Data Structures, etc.

My expertise in Computer programming could be seen from the fact that I got O grade in the practical lab of
Programming and Data Structures. I took additional courses in programming languages like
C#.net,Vb.net,Asp.net . I also took additional course for database development like Oracle-10g.





During the second year of my undergraduate studies, I had an opportunity to visit IT department of
Visakhapatnam Steel Plant. It was here that I actually saw hundreds of computers connected to each other
and performing several different operations. I had many questions on my mind How are computers
connected and if connected, how can they be managed? Curious to know the answers, I read some books
on Windows Networking. I was fascinated by the concepts of Domain, Active Directory, Group Policy and
DNS.

In the third year of my engineering studies, I was introduced to the subject of Computer Networks. Already
having a sound knowledge in practical computer networking, I was at ease with this subject. During this
course, I learnt the software side of networking i.e. how to actually implement and develop different servers.
The sessions in the labs were devoted in developing programs like implementation of connection-oriented
and connectionless Echo Servers, concurrent multithreaded File Transfer Server and Chat Server.

Currently in my fourth year, area Network Security is of great interest to me. I had done a project on A
Generic Framework for Three-Factor Authentication which is used to preserve security and privacy in
distributed systems.My Project gave me solid practical knowledge of many technologies and concepts such
as C#.net,SQL, XML, Object-Oriented Design and Programming.

My predominant research interests have evolved into three categories that I believe are interconnected. The
three areas of interest are Programming,Database development and Computer networks. I would be very
eager to work in any of these areas or interrelated areas.

My prodigious appetite for knowledge started from the moment, I was trained to write the series of English
alphabets on the sands of the grounds of my kinder garden school. This thrust spurred me to work
assiduously till this part of my career and this will perpetually continue to stir me in achieving greater goals.
I am fully aware of the fact that I have miles to go in this long distance race for acquiring higher knowledge.
Although I believe that there is no substitute for hard work and strong working knowledge. Training in a
reputed university like yours will give a big boost to my aspirations and academic pursuits.

Summarizing all written above, I believe that my serious intention for study, my projects, my certifications
and strong academic background in various areas of Computer Science will be beneficial for my graduate
studies and research. Attending your prestigious institution would give me an opportunity to receive high-
level education under the guidance of prominent professors and excellent teachers. I would regard my
admission to Northwest Missouri State University not only as a great honor but also as a great responsibility
and challenge to prove myself . Financial assistance from your university will give me a tremendous morale
boost in this long pursuit to achieve excellence. I eagerly look forward to be a part of your academic
community.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

High Regards,
{ANIRUDH}