I worked as Software Development Engineer at Dell Technologies in an operations management role. The increasing role of analytics in handling operations for a firm led me to a desire to gain a stronger skillset in this field. The MQM degree offered this and allowed me to explore various fields and gain an in-depth understanding of them.
My two favorites have been Professor Saed Alizamir for Probability and Statistics, and Professor Pranab Majumder for Operations Analytics. I have come to love their classes because they pay extra attention to building a strong bond with students and trying to understand each student. Their teaching methodologies go beyond the coursework into real-life examples, engaging activities that help you understand the concepts better, and discussions that encourage a significant amount of class participation. They are very approachable for concerns and discussions that go beyond an academic standpoint and are keen to create an environment that helps you grow as a student in the classroom and as an individual personally.
The vast array of courses available, the flexibility in schedules, the incredible faculty and teaching assistants, and the warm student community all drew me in. Before I knew it, I had taken a handful of courses and realized that I could apply for a degree program. From that point onwards, the structure of the program was helpful to keep me on track and build a fuller skill set. I am now using that skill set to write a nonfiction book.
My HES experience complements the rest of my career development by supporting my personal goals. I had always wanted to be a better writer and a more keen reader. The Creative Writing & Literature program taught me those skills through an engaging and rewarding set of courses, which boosted my confidence to take on challenging writing projects.
One of the courses motivated me to start on my nonfiction book project, which has been both personally gratifying, and acts as a refreshingly constructive counterbalance to the rest of professional life, where I work on business and technical content. Besides that, good writing and communication skills are always useful tools, which serve me well in my professional settings, for instance to help me write better emails and make more effective presentations.
I met my now wife when I was taking my first course at the HES. Now, we have two children together! Her support, for instance in helping me find times for class and homework, and her interest in my studies have been invaluable. Sharing this journey with her also made it all the more meaningful for me.
My thesis advisor, Christina Thompson, has been a fabulous mentor over the last couple of years. Her course, Writing a Nonfiction Book, made my pipe dream feel like it could be a reality. I have benefited from her instruction about my writing, and also from how generously she shared her experiences navigating the world of nonfiction publishing.
The University of Pikeville (UPIKE) announced the development of the Sachdeva Research and Entrepreneurship Incubator (REI) that will house a wide variety of projects related to biomedicine, serve as a small business startup incubator, and provide a space for controlled environment agriculture research. The UPIKE board of trustees voted unanimously to name the building after the influential couple who have contributed so much to the Kentucky College of Osteopathic Medicine (KYCOM) and the university.
The facility will include a greenhouse, classroom space, biomedical laboratory and offices to lead high-tech research efforts. Once completed, the project will contribute to entrepreneurial and business development strategies for Eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia, as well as the education of the next generation of the agricultural industry workforce.
I am passionate about assistive and accessible technology. I want to encourage all developers to create products which are accessible to those with disabilities. Disabilities come with different challenges which require assistance to overcome. Creating efficient and adaptable technology could assist the lives of individuals living with disabilities and could positively impact an entire section of society.
Another project I feel strongly about is creating communication technology for those who cannot verbally communicate. Communication technologies are currently on the market for $300 or more, which is unaffordable for many people. Verbal communication is essential to who we are as humans, and I believe everyone should be able to experience this for free. Three summers ago I was able to create a communication application prototype which gave people the ability to click customizable word buttons and create sentences. Unfortunately, this product was never launched, however I hope to be able to revisit this project in the future.
I love being involved on campus. It is a great way to meet people from all different backgrounds and majors. I am the Director of Campus Engagement for Boston College Dance Marathon. We raise money for Boston Children's Hospital and host events on campus throughout the year. This year we raised over $34,000 for Childrens! I am also the Social-Media Coordinator for WZBC Sports Radio where we broadcast football, basketball, hockey and baseball games. I had the opportunity to broadcast the Notre Dame football game and the Beanpot at TD Garden this year. I am also an active member in Special Olympics and Best Buddies!
In addition to the clubs I am a part of, I also work at the front desk of the Computer Science Department. I answer questions and help students register for courses. Within that I have been a teaching assistant for multiple Computer Science courses including Computer Organization and Computer Science 1.
When I first started learning computer science, in my high school AP computer science course, I struggled with understanding the logic behind coding. I knew I was passionate about the subject, however it did not come easy at first. Having pushed through the initial struggle, CS is now a second nature to me. Now people always tell me how my eyes light up whenever I am talking about the code behind a certain application or website.
I have two favorite classes in different disciplines. The first class I thoroughly enjoyed was PULSE which is a service learning course here at BC. I enjoyed it because the service component allowed me to give back to the community by sending me off campus to work with diverse communities.. I also enjoyed talking about society and relationships in a different setting outside of the tech world. I got to serve at East Boston High School where I taught AP Computer Science and two special education classes. It was the best experience to combine all of my passions and skills into one placement.
Please try it and don't give up right away. It seems daunting at first but once you get past the learning curve you start to uncover talents you didn't know you had. Even if it is out of your comfort zone you should try to push your boundaries and explore something new! Just remember that everyone who seems to have computer science come easily to them also struggled at one point. Computer Science is a major for dreamers! Come join!
I was born and raised in New Delhi, the capital of India, amidst diverse cultures. I see myself as an adventurist, ready to explore the different aspects of life and see them from a varied perspective.
I graduated with a Bachelors of Management Degree from the University of Delhi. Outside the classroom, at any given day, you could find me running around the college, organizing college events and activities as a member of the college students' board. I was also the president of my department's student association and my college's Rotaract Club.
I want to achieve all my academic pursuits before evolving professionally. While I was in my undergrad, I got to know about a program at the prestigious Fuqua School of Business that gives undergrads, with no work experience, an opportunity to gain the business acumen. I knew my short-term and long-term goals, and they perfectly aligned to the MMS program. In addition, Fuqua would provide me with an international exposure, access to inspirational business leaders and opportunity to develop invaluable networks and lifelong relationships.
I am truly honored to be a part of the MMS and Fuqua community. The program is exactly how I expected it to be (actually, even better!). If you have any questions, feel free to reach out at dilnaman...@duke.edu.
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I am seeking students with strong cs/math backgroundsinterested in algorithms broadly. Please apply directly to the department, and indicate in your application if you're interested in working with me.
We give an algorithm that computes exact maximum flows and minimum-cost flows on directed graphs with m edges and polynomially bounded integral demands, costs, and capacities in \(m^1+o(1)\) time. Our algorithm builds the flow through a sequence of \(m^1+o(1)\) approximate undirected minimum-ratio cycles, each of which is computed and processed in amortized \(m^o(1)\) time using a new dynamic graph data structure.
Our framework extends to algorithms running in \(m^1+o(1)\) time for computing flows that minimize general edge-separable convex functions to high accuracy. This gives almost-linear time algorithms for several problems including entropy-regularized optimal transport, matrix scaling, p-norm flows, and p-norm isotonic regression on arbitrary directed acyclic graphs.