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'How Machines can learn to identify a Frog…And Fraud?" - the keynote speech of the 2016 Digital Disruption Speaker Series, by Adam Wenchel, Vice President, Enterprise Data Services, Analytics & Innovation, Capital One, highlighted how Machine Learning is being applied at my organization, Capital One, as we become a digital-first company. This disruptive presentation has kindled a fire in me to become a technology leader like Adam, developing intelligent Machine Learning programs designed to mimic a human mind and teach computers to grow and change when exposed to new data. The limitless possibilities to innovate and the potential to revolutionize the work we do in the current digital age is what I find most appealing about computers and engineering.

My primary objective of applying for the OMS CS program at Georgia Tech is to lay a concrete foundation for shaping my career into a technical leadership role. The specialization in Machine Learning will be an ideal platform for me to innovate and be a pioneer of groundbreaking technology solutions to complex business and engineering challenges. A Master's degree from an elite tech university like Georgia Tech will be offering a great value proposition to my profile in addition to the technical experience and academic background. Working in a financial services company …show more content…

With this approach, I can continually apply the learnings and concepts in my business assignments, thereby enriching the overall experience of the Master's degree program and gaining both theoretical and practical

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