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My aim is to become a leading software engineer in the computer networking sector. To achieve this, I plan to pursue an advanced degree in Computer Science with a focus on networking, ideally at the most prestigious program, which I believe is at XXXX University.

My interest in applied science began during my high school years in Vietnam. This interest quickly turned into a passion during my undergraduate studies, as I became fascinated by the potential of recent computing innovations, particularly in computer networking. I especially enjoyed courses like Computer Network, System Architecture, Operating Systems, Computer Security, and Compiler, each fueling my desire to delve deeper into the subject. Few people are fortunate to find pleasure in their work, but I am among those lucky few. I was committed to excelling and gaining a solid understanding of my subject at XXXX U and found joy in doing so. My enthusiasm for the subject was such that I willingly dedicated time to additional studies, periodicals, conferences, and technical talks, which led to straight A grades throughout my time at XXXX U.

At XXXX, I participated in various research projects, one of which was particularly intriguing and related to Surgical Robotics, where I programmed the gravity counter-balance API for movement control. I also led a team in the ‘UC Santa Cruz DEEP Robotics Design Competition,’ where we built robot hardware with jumpers and sensors to meet specific goals and programmed the autonomous and controlled periods using C/C++. Additionally, I volunteered as an assistant to several Ph.D. students during the course. I thoroughly enjoyed every aspect of the bachelor's degree program and seized every opportunity to participate enthusiastically, and I plan to do the same in the master's program if accepted.

I graduated from XXXX in the top 4% of my class with a High Honor degree (GPA of 3.91) and eagerly accepted a position at Network Cisco Systems as a Software Engineer. It has been immensely satisfying to apply my theoretical knowledge to real-world projects. I have been involved in many new and exciting projects where I designed, implemented, and tested various network protocol models, comparing their performance to provide optimized solutions. One such project was implementing a Traffic Analyzer for our internal protocol called AMM Messages, which required handling 300k messages per second—a challenging target that demanded an efficient analyzer design to prevent traffic loss. I loved the challenges and relished the chance to apply theories such as multithreading, hyperthreading, and advanced data structures in a real network setting.

Beyond software-level performance optimization, I also worked at the system level, utilizing many hardware features. I made significant modifications to the standard Network Controller Driver to enable the Zero-copy interface, overcoming the system call bottleneck from kernel to user space, thus significantly increasing overall throughput. I experimented with many designs before achieving the targets, but as always, knowledge, skill, patience, and determination paid off. I understand that every project offers lessons that should be carefully considered and recorded to ensure that the benefits of experience are never wasted but are preserved for future use, especially at this early stage of my computing career.

My academic and professional experiences have exposed me to extensive teamwork, which I enjoy. I know a good team is greater than the sum of its parts and am interested in the dynamics of successful teams. While I expect my contributions to be acknowledged, I also ensure that other team members' inputs are recognized. While I enjoy teamwork, I am equally comfortable working independently when necessary.

I have happily studied, worked, and socialized with people from diverse social and cultural backgrounds and look forward to expanding this experience within the program. I have traveled to several Asian countries and look forward to further exposure to different countries and cultures in the future. I get along well with people and possess a well-developed sense of humor.

Computer networking has already led to numerous useful applications such as Voice over IP, Video Streaming, Video Conferencing, and Smart grids, to name a few. However, we are still at the beginning, and there is vast potential for research leading to more innovations. This situation calls for technical leaders who can transform clever ideas into practical solutions. My long-term goal is to be such a leader by becoming an expert in network architecture. One of my dreams is to design new system architectures dedicated to network processing, utilizing all features for high-performance network profiles like TCP Segmentation Offload (TSO), Large Receive Offload (LRO), FCoE, etc., at the software level, while also enhancing security and efficient use of computing resources. Although the industry has provided me with an excellent foundation in project management and practical programming skills, I realize that returning to academia is necessary to fulfill my long-term plans. Therefore, my immediate goal is to join a top-tier master's program with a networking focus.

The XXXX Master’s offers an excellent HCP program where engineers like me can continue working on industrial projects while enhancing our academic knowledge. XXXX’s reputation in computing is unparalleled and offers unmatched faculty and facilities. I am particularly interested in the work of Professor XXXX and his extensive research in high-performance networking and service engineering in his Network Architecture Lab, which aligns with my specific interests.

I understand that such a prestigious program will attract many professionally qualified applicants, and the committee will face tough decisions. However, I believe I am an excellent candidate. My Bachelor’s degree grades demonstrate the high level of intelligence and diligence I apply to my work and the natural abilities and characteristics I bring to the program, such as self-motivation and determination. I have substantial and successful research and project experience that will be directly applicable during the program. But my main strength is a deep passion and enthusiasm for computer science and pushing its boundaries to discover new applications for the general good. I am convinced that my passion will lead to extraordinarily successful participation in the program and a beneficial outcome for me, my classmates, and the department.

Masters Computer Science & Information Systems