Firefly07
Sep 26, 2015
Graduate / Accomplishments and experience I gained - SOP for Masters in MIS from WPI [13]
Summer of the 2013, I was interning at Schneider Electric when Ms. Manisha Tapa, my then mentor, succeeded in drawing my attention towards her computer screen. She entered 20 random data values I collected while I was riveting and soldering which constitutes the moving and fixed contacts of contactor. The output of the a forth mentioned measurement is illustrated by a histogram which helps to predict how many parts will be produced out of specification (OSS). I was mesmerized by how simple statistics could be used to calculate the extent of defects that could have occurred otherwise.
Ms. Tapa then explained how she used measures of central tendencies to analyze how well a process can produce acceptable products. She also explained how process capability not only yields cost savings to an organisation but it also eliminates inspections which are non-value adding. Further, it also eliminates scrap and rework which add to customer satisfaction. The thirst to learn more on statistical quality control made me extend my period of internship. It was during this period that I began to explore areas beyond my realm of learning. I soon realised that armed with technological expertise one can make a significant contribution to an organisation.
On a more constructive level, the report I prepared from what I learnt at Schneider Electric confirmed my speculation that I would want to take this newly developed interest much more seriously. I have always believed that after an undergraduate program, a couple of years of professional work would help bolster both my confidence and knowledge. And hence, I decided to secure a position which would not only grant me experience, but would also help me apply my theoretical knowledge into practice. I then fulfilled this goal of mine by working as a Software Engineer at HSBC Software Development India Private Limited for the past 15 months.
My first accomplishment after joining my professional career was bridging the distance from a Trainee to Developer in a period of 3 months. Working for HSBC helped to understand that Business Intelligence tools are not only used by banks for historical analysis, identifying potential customers, preparation of executive dashboards but they also help to differentiate customers based on credit risk, money laundering and regulatory compliance. Being associated with projects which revolve around Data Warehousing and Relationship Management helped me understand how these can be merged to add to business value. For Instance, the fraudulence of a credit card depends on how quickly and effectively it's identified, thus improving the business value.
I soon began to realize that being a student from EE in under-graduate career; I have to be strong in fundamentals to be on par with those from CS. This determination to understand the functional concepts made me write my first proficiency test which I cleared with distinction; placing me among top 5% of the people who took the test. My ability to look at the big picture meticulously and complete tasks with perfection was soon recognized and appreciated by my team; to a point where they made me a critical resource. The journey since then has been both exciting and worthwhile- I've learnt to take up responsibility, accept criticism positively and react to compliments gracefully. I believe, my willingness to leave a dynamic and challenging position to pursue my passion to learn more reflects my determination to dream big and make a difference.
Through my masters program from WPI, I plan to hone my existing technical prowess and acquire additional skills in Business analysis and Information engineering, advanced database management and Software quality control and Management. I wish to bridge the distance between technology and management; giving the companies a competitive advantage back in my native country. My forbearance and expertise to overcome complications is evident from my accomplishments so far, and I'm positive that with the course structure, curriculum and the real- world approach offered by WPI it will play a huge role in my life as both a student and a professional.
Summer of the 2013, I was interning at Schneider Electric when Ms. Manisha Tapa, my then mentor, succeeded in drawing my attention towards her computer screen. She entered 20 random data values I collected while I was riveting and soldering which constitutes the moving and fixed contacts of contactor. The output of the a forth mentioned measurement is illustrated by a histogram which helps to predict how many parts will be produced out of specification (OSS). I was mesmerized by how simple statistics could be used to calculate the extent of defects that could have occurred otherwise.
Ms. Tapa then explained how she used measures of central tendencies to analyze how well a process can produce acceptable products. She also explained how process capability not only yields cost savings to an organisation but it also eliminates inspections which are non-value adding. Further, it also eliminates scrap and rework which add to customer satisfaction. The thirst to learn more on statistical quality control made me extend my period of internship. It was during this period that I began to explore areas beyond my realm of learning. I soon realised that armed with technological expertise one can make a significant contribution to an organisation.
On a more constructive level, the report I prepared from what I learnt at Schneider Electric confirmed my speculation that I would want to take this newly developed interest much more seriously. I have always believed that after an undergraduate program, a couple of years of professional work would help bolster both my confidence and knowledge. And hence, I decided to secure a position which would not only grant me experience, but would also help me apply my theoretical knowledge into practice. I then fulfilled this goal of mine by working as a Software Engineer at HSBC Software Development India Private Limited for the past 15 months.
My first accomplishment after joining my professional career was bridging the distance from a Trainee to Developer in a period of 3 months. Working for HSBC helped to understand that Business Intelligence tools are not only used by banks for historical analysis, identifying potential customers, preparation of executive dashboards but they also help to differentiate customers based on credit risk, money laundering and regulatory compliance. Being associated with projects which revolve around Data Warehousing and Relationship Management helped me understand how these can be merged to add to business value. For Instance, the fraudulence of a credit card depends on how quickly and effectively it's identified, thus improving the business value.
I soon began to realize that being a student from EE in under-graduate career; I have to be strong in fundamentals to be on par with those from CS. This determination to understand the functional concepts made me write my first proficiency test which I cleared with distinction; placing me among top 5% of the people who took the test. My ability to look at the big picture meticulously and complete tasks with perfection was soon recognized and appreciated by my team; to a point where they made me a critical resource. The journey since then has been both exciting and worthwhile- I've learnt to take up responsibility, accept criticism positively and react to compliments gracefully. I believe, my willingness to leave a dynamic and challenging position to pursue my passion to learn more reflects my determination to dream big and make a difference.
Through my masters program from WPI, I plan to hone my existing technical prowess and acquire additional skills in Business analysis and Information engineering, advanced database management and Software quality control and Management. I wish to bridge the distance between technology and management; giving the companies a competitive advantage back in my native country. My forbearance and expertise to overcome complications is evident from my accomplishments so far, and I'm positive that with the course structure, curriculum and the real- world approach offered by WPI it will play a huge role in my life as both a student and a professional.