Letter of recommendation — 2
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Being a programming whiz myself it incites me into writing a compelling recommendation letter for a student who shares the same kind of predilection for coding as I do. I’ve taught Programming with C and C++ and Data Structures during the first and the 3rd semesters.
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Astonishingly, Hinddeep had secured under his belt two elusive certifications namely, Oracle Certified Associate and Professional in Java SE 8 BEFORE he began his B.Tech. This achievement struck a chord with me and quite conspicuously hinted at the potential that was earthed in him. He went on to crack three more certifications (CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and C++ institute certified Associate in C++). A noteworthy point here is that he is a lone ranger and has prepared for these certifications all by himself. The only two implements in his arsenal are reference books and the internet. Armed with those two and occasional support to get his doubts clarified from faculties like me, he would singlehandedly wage war against and vanquish all odds on his way to success. They should seldom require support and should for the most part be self-sufficient. Hinddeep has this quirk of working independently and readily goes to any length to assimilate information which he needs. This is the telling trait of researchers, and I am happy that he has embarked on a journey to become one!
Hinddeep has for 3 consecutive seasons of Code Vita, a global-level coding competition hosted by Tata Consultancy Services, ranked among the cohorts of the upper echelon, i.e. Among the top 3 percent of candidates. His knack for programming goes well beyond the level of university assignments and projects. Coding challenges in competitions need extensive googling as one must both fix bugs — syntactical and logical — and come up with the most efficient solution while honouring the time limit. The skills required in research are not so different either. Therefore, Hinddeep, by participating in coding championships, has got most of the skills needed to perform research and its methodology down pat. This should enable him to produce high-quality research work in future.
As things stand, he is very well poised to enter and conquer the adversities of the corporate world as he has a firm handle over C, C++, C# NET, Java, JS/TS and Angular/NodeJS, SQL/NOSQL databases and Linux administration. A strong technical background when coupled with a tender heart that bleeds to help others in misery makes a perfect blend! He is a go-to person when his friends are in need of some pep talk! Hinddeep is a very pliable and cooperative person. I’ve never seen him dominate in any of my group projects. He always puts the interest of his peers above his own. A jolly and communicative person to hang around with! His charismatic aura will undoubtedly illumine the campus he will tread!
