Sample Software Engineer Cover Letter
Dear Recruiting Manager,
I am glad to have an opportunity to present myself to your company for the position of Software Engineer. I am a Computer Science graduate student from University Of Southern California, Los Angeles, California. Please find enclosed my resume showing my education and experience.
As you would see, although I have experience working in database systems, I am open to work in the fields of database technologies, software engineering or web technologies that involve technologies like C/C++, HTML, JavaScript, AJAX, Perl, Dot Net platform or anything new.
I also am currently learning about Microsoft technologies and products like the VS.Net/ Asp.Net along with C# and MS-SQL Server 2005 and shall be implementing them in a project very soon.
I currently am interning at Pluggedin.com where I am working on MySQL. I write SQL statements that would help generate and develop new business rules.
In my recent summer internship at AmericanTours International (ATI), Los Angeles, my primary role was that of a Database Engineer. At ATI, I identified and consolidated the duplicate data structures. I also creating and updating database entities in support of ATI’s Content by defining new data format and structures.
Having participated in a real time software development project (Los Angeles Database System), I have experienced several software aspects such as
- Software Life Cycle Processes
- Requirements Gatherings
- Client Negotiations
- Product Definition Planning
- Budget Analysis
- Application Development.
I have prototyped by developing class diagrams, use case diagrams, activity diagrams, sequence diagrams, component diagrams and deployment diagrams.
My academic experience through my courses in Web Technologies and Database Systems has helped me gain experience and exposure to XML, XSLT and XSD perform data integration using JavaScript. My work experience as a Business Analyst at Reliance Infocomm and a Database Programmer has given me a strong foundation.
I am sure that the combination of my skills and motivation to excel will make me a valuable asset to your organization. I am graduating in December 2007 and hence I would be able to join your organization in January 2008 at the earliest. I am ready to relocate anywhere on my own.
I look forward hearing from you .Should you have any questions, you may reach me via phone () or via email ( )
Thank you for your time and consideration. Sincerely,
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