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00Dear Sir or Madam.02br
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00 My name is *****. I am applying to the International Master’s Degree Programme in Information Technology, ***** University.02br
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00 I have always been interested in mathematics and programming. Since I was at school I prefer beautiful and short solutions than ordinary ones. It was special mathematical school where I learnt when I was a senior. I attended optional studies outside of school in mathematics and programming where interesting exercises were solved. I was one of the best on lessons of Information Science. So, it’s logistical that I chose a career in this area.02br
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00 When I was a student I had the opportunity to learn full range of math and programmer courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in this sphere. The courses that were taken became a good basis for my following work activities and I sure they’ll help in my studying on the graduate program.02br
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00 I graduated the ***** in 2003 with the qualification (degree) of a “Mathematician and System Programmer” in the specialty “Applied Mathematics and Information Science”. Besides knowledge, I learned some useful qualities in the university, such as how to concentrate and focus on goals and how to structure my time to fit my activities into my schedule.02br
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00 Being a senior student I also had part-time job in my specialty of programmer. I worked in a local company who made web-based solutions for clients from whole Russia. After I graduated company took me on full-time job.02br
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00I have a regular job for almost 5 years. Working as a distant programmer for *01b00CompanyName02b00* (USA) I have designed and developed the following projects:02br
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• 00“****”, which is calculating premiums for personal auto insurance in MA State. This program is small in terms of the code volume but contains many difficult calculations and takes into consideration many conditions and factors.02li
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• 00“*****”, program which uploads client’s data to insurance service provider using web-services technology. This program is integrated with 3rd part software using international insurance data formats “MVR2000” and “ACORD”. Program is used by thousands insurance agents in whole USA.02li
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• 00www.*******.com, Web-based solution which allows to insurance agents to create their own web sites.02li
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00 At the moment working for the “**” company, I am involved in the huge project for the biggest American trade union alliance in the ** business sphere.02br
00My tasks in this project are following01ul

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• 00Analyzing of client’s technical requirements02li
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• 00Development of software specifications02li
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• 00Automation and improving current client’s business activities02li
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• 00Moving from old terminal technologies to modern web-based solution02li
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• 00Designing and development some of the most important units of the project02li
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00 I got many important qualities and experience being involved in these projects, such as:01ul

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• 00to be responsible02li
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• 00to work in team and alone02li
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• 00to understand inconsistent client’s claims02li
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• 00to analyze, design, develop projects and finalize them02li
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• 00to automate processes02li
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• 00to work with documentation02li
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• 00to find lacking information from all possible places02li
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• 00to manage projects and small collective02li
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00 I am sure that the experience I got will be really helpful in my further education and understanding of the practical aspects of the courses I plan to take at the university.02br
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00 I particularly interested in programming in my everyday life too. For example I have made several projects for automation my own activities, such as daily organizer and financial manager, which help me to manage my own finances, to plan and control my tasks. I find these programs really useful in everyday life.02br
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00My short-term goals:02br
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• 00to become Microsoft Certified Professional in this spring02li
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• 00to get degree of Master of Science in Information Science or related area02li
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00My long-term goals:01ul

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• 00to change my career from an applied programmer to a system analyst and architect02li
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• 00to create my own small software company02li
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00 At moment I have made a good career from a junior programmer to a senior developer, who writes difficult algorithms and important places of code. In everyday work I use many modern technologies like OOP, UML, XML, etc. Also I always increase my own knowledge by self-studying, reading big number of books and articles, participating in trainings. But I realize that without regular education nobody can be competitive and successful person. Now I feel urgent necessity to improve my knowledge by the academic education. The Master’s education will give me all the necessary skills to be competitive on the international IT job market.02br
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00 ** University *** is considered to be one of the most advanced in many spheres. Studying at the University will be a unique opportunity for me to get advanced knowledge and at the same time join the professional community of specialists and experts. Awarding Master’s degree in the university will be a great step for me in achieving professional success.0-