Could you please review these essays with regards to the prompts that I have put up. I know the essays are slightly over the word count but I believe that will come down with editing.
Why is the MSBA program the next logical step for you? How do you hope to develop, both personally and professionally, during this one-year program? (Required - 500 words maximum)
The Business Analytics Program at Texas MCCombs respresents the logical next step for me based on my work that I have accomplished at EAB Global Inc. Having honed my analytics and machine learning skills at various projects in EAB, I believe there are some areas which I could strengthen and become an even better data scientist. Although I am engaged in continual learning as an Associate Data Scientist, I believe that to move to a higher role I must expand my toolkit. This program offers just that. With its offering of a rigourous academic framework and practical exposure, I will be able to transition to a Senior Data Scientist role
My current responsitibilities at EAB involve adding new custom features to our linear regression and gradient boosted decision tree methods (xgboost) which are used for predicting the likelihood of student success in their program. Having worked on maintining and augmenting this model, we are now facing new challenges with the advent of AI and Big Data. As more and more schools modernize their technical infrastructures and start using new learning outcome offerings such as ELMS and Canvas, we are able to receive new forms of structured data such as weekly student scores, discussion posts, various engagement metrics like attendance, class participation, completion rates, and persistence rates to next term. With this new data, we have hypothesized new models such as LSTM models for predicting retention rates, degree completion rates, output strong factors affecting a particular student's success score. With course offerings such as Advanced Machine Learning that teach algorithms for streaming heterogenous data and a focus on capabilities for handling Big Data are key for not just this application in Education but also applications in other areas who have now unlocked data modalities.
Professionally, this program will help me further develop my machine learning skills and also learn more about information management which is a key first step of any data related project. The skills learned in these courses alongside the vibrant academic environment among like-minded peers will not only enhance my learning experience but also spark new ideas for discovery. Moreover, exploring additional areas like Healthcare research opportunities with world renowned professors like Dr. Joydeep Ghosh will provide me with new applications for the techniques and tools that we learn in class.
Personally, I want to create impact in third world countries like Kenya and India where AI based products like an Educational Chatbot for primary and secondary students. With organizations like Texas Enactus, I believe that my ideas AI based education can help improve student outcomes at an early age and help these students pursue higher education to explore their interests, acquire professional skills in a subject matter and in turn help improve the quality of life for their communities.
In Summary, Texas McCombs is the perfect logical next step for me as it aligns perfectly with my professional goals and personal goals. With the program's focus on behavioral skills like teamwork and collaboration and exposure to innovative business practices through experiential learning like Internships will help me transition into a broader strategic role that combines Business requirements and technical expertise. I look forward to contributing and benefitting from the dynamic and collaborative environment at McCombs, ultimately advancing my career and personal ambitions.
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Why is the MSBA program the next logical step for you? How do you hope to develop, both personally and professionally, during this one-year program? (Required - 500 words maximum)
The Business Analytics Program at Texas MCCombs respresents the logical next step for me based on my work that I have accomplished at EAB Global Inc. Having honed my analytics and machine learning skills at various projects in EAB, I believe there are some areas which I could strengthen and become an even better data scientist. Although I am engaged in continual learning as an Associate Data Scientist, I believe that to move to a higher role I must expand my toolkit. This program offers just that. With its offering of a rigourous academic framework and practical exposure, I will be able to transition to a Senior Data Scientist role
My current responsitibilities at EAB involve adding new custom features to our linear regression and gradient boosted decision tree methods (xgboost) which are used for predicting the likelihood of student success in their program. Having worked on maintining and augmenting this model, we are now facing new challenges with the advent of AI and Big Data. As more and more schools modernize their technical infrastructures and start using new learning outcome offerings such as ELMS and Canvas, we are able to receive new forms of structured data such as weekly student scores, discussion posts, various engagement metrics like attendance, class participation, completion rates, and persistence rates to next term. With this new data, we have hypothesized new models such as LSTM models for predicting retention rates, degree completion rates, output strong factors affecting a particular student's success score. With course offerings such as Advanced Machine Learning that teach algorithms for streaming heterogenous data and a focus on capabilities for handling Big Data are key for not just this application in Education but also applications in other areas who have now unlocked data modalities.
Professionally, this program will help me further develop my machine learning skills and also learn more about information management which is a key first step of any data related project. The skills learned in these courses alongside the vibrant academic environment among like-minded peers will not only enhance my learning experience but also spark new ideas for discovery. Moreover, exploring additional areas like Healthcare research opportunities with world renowned professors like Dr. Joydeep Ghosh will provide me with new applications for the techniques and tools that we learn in class.
Personally, I want to create impact in third world countries like Kenya and India where AI based products like an Educational Chatbot for primary and secondary students. With organizations like Texas Enactus, I believe that my ideas AI based education can help improve student outcomes at an early age and help these students pursue higher education to explore their interests, acquire professional skills in a subject matter and in turn help improve the quality of life for their communities.
In Summary, Texas McCombs is the perfect logical next step for me as it aligns perfectly with my professional goals and personal goals. With the program's focus on behavioral skills like teamwork and collaboration and exposure to innovative business practices through experiential learning like Internships will help me transition into a broader strategic role that combines Business requirements and technical expertise. I look forward to contributing and benefitting from the dynamic and collaborative environment at McCombs, ultimately advancing my career and personal ambitions.
One essay per thread please.