Help in complete PHD Admission Question

Ph.D. candidates should provide authentic personal statements to each of the five following questions/prompts reflecting on their own personal interests.

In the event that any outside resources are used, resources should be cited in APA format. Submissions should be a maximum of 500 words or 125 words per question/prompt. It is best to respond to each prompt/question individually for clarity of the reviewer. Documents should be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

1. Provide a brief introduction focusing on your education, career, and decision to apply to University of the Cumberlands.

2. IN RELATION TO YOUR DOCTORAL PROGRAM APPLICATION, WHAT AREA OF RECENT RESEARCH IN THE FIELD WOULD YOU WANT TO STUDY, AND WHY?

I’m interested in Big Data Analytics and Machine Learning. Data science is one of the most emerging fields.My master’s research project on Survey of SQL-Query Engines with Big data in Hadoop Ecosystem,My extensive study of all the academic papers, journals that I gathered day by day immensely helped in executing my project work. The study and application of various machine learning algorithms satiated my passion for research work.

One of the important features of Artificial Intelligence/data science is that its results can be applied to almost all types of industries such as travel, healthcare and education. With the help of Data Science, the industries can analyze their challenges easily and can also address them effectively. I consciously tried implementing my theoretical knowledge in real-life experiences to optimize solutions using artificial intelligence. As a PhD student I want to research and develop new Machine Learning algorithms and apply it in real time applications. This will give me an opportunity to gain deep insights from complex issues related to IT, human resource and resource management efficiently and successfully.

3. How does your current vocation relate to your application to the doctoral program?

Since the time I commenced my bachelor's degree in Information Technology, I have been fascinated by machine learning, image processing and their widespread applications. Developing a proper understanding called for a profound knowledge in mathematics, statistics and probability theory. In 2nd and 3rd year of my undergraduate studies, I had the opportunity to study very wide range of subjects such as Probability, Calculus, Statistics and Soft Computing apart from core computational subjects, which have given a sturdy pedestal to build upon along with strong analytical skills.For my undergraduate thesis, I worked on evaluating the performance of using genetic algorithm for load balancing in grid computing. In this project, I focused on optimizing the distribution of workload based on value function, to maximize the average throughput of the system. It was based on a research paper describing Hybrid Load Balancing Algorithm for Grid Computing by Yan, Wang et al. I worked on the project for a year, proposing a new approach and validating it against standard set of workload. I learnt a lot about research methodology, starting from studying literature, coming up with the approach and validating the results. I was awarded outstanding grade for the project by the committee.

After joining Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the largest IT Company in India, I was given training to use Informatica tool (Stream of Business Intelligence and Performance Management) for three months. It gave me a thorough understanding about the ETL (Extraction Transformation Loading) process, what business objects were and how business reports were generated.My exposure to the industry did not just hone my technical expertise but it also taught me to work in a group, thus it improved my ability to communicate efficiently. I consciously tried implementing my theoretical knowledge in real-life experiences to optimize solutions using artificial intelligence and data science.My research and industrial experiences made me realize the significance of higher study to enhance my skills. The next major step in my career was my admission at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (UNC, Charlotte) as a master’s student in Computer Science department with a GPA of 3.8 out of 4.0.Throughout my master’s,my only purpose was to build my data science profile. After graduating from UNC Charlotte,

I started working as a big data engineer at abc and xyz.I would Therefore by giving me a chance with the Ph.D. program in your institution, I will have an opportunity to fully equip myself for my career. Furthermore, my field of research is data analytics with my past and its my future area of study. Because of the nature of classes at University of the Cumberlands and the kind of mentorship I am privileged to have from different professors, I would like to pursue my Ph.D. in this field.

4. How will your experiences and personal skills help you to be successful in your program?

While my present job has helped me develop a thorough insight into project handling and analyzing data, the industry environment that I am currently in cannot quench my desire for future research. I possess industry-hardened skills in computers, but I must build on these to achieve my goal of undertaking cutting-edge research in Information Systems. I yearn for building up a career in academics and devoting myself to intense research which would enhance my technological growth across multiple disciplines. My eagerness in pursuing a doctoral degree in the field of Information Technology and data science originate from an immense interest for the subjects. I believe that the intersection of management, technology and leadership will provide growth to my career. Therefore, I consider doctoral study as a crucial milestone towards my aspirations for a dedicated research career. 5. What long-term goals do you have for applying your learning from your doctoral program?

My aim in life is to develop a research career and explore the different dimensions of data science. A doctoral degree in IT will be a steppingstone towards the accomplishment of my dream. By pursuing a PhD program, I would be able to acquire the knowledge and skills required to land a research career. An advanced degree along with my industry experience would help me grow much faster by getting into leadership roles in top companies. The PhD program at the University of the Cumberlands would help me achieve my goals in significantly lesser time. Therefore, with a PhD degree in data science, I see myself in leadership roles in the research field of data science and solving complex problems with state of the art data-driven solution.