Msc Big Data and High Performance Computing, 2017
PhD student at University of Liverpool
About me:
I was awarded an MSc degree in Big Data and High Performance Computing in December 2017. I found my studies to be very diverse as they covered different research areas. The skills that I developed in each of the modules were related to the processing and analysis of big data by computational and mathematical methods. These techniques are fundamental for knowledge extraction, monitoring, prediction and optimisation. What I particularly liked about my studies is that each module consisted of theoretical as well as practical components, which were both essential to acquire a deep and comprehensive understanding of the material.
My next goal was to pursue a PhD at the University of Liverpool, for which I applied with my own research project that was selected for funding. My current position involves doing research, writing papers, presenting my work, attending meetings and research seminars, working as a demonstrator, among other things.
My career advice to current students is not to be afraid of taking risks, to believe in yourselves and also to be enthusiastic and passionate in whatever you do; that is fundamental in achieving your goals.