March, 2016

4026 Chestnut Street

Fairfax, VA 22030

Dear Hiring Manager,

I am very interested in your internship of data analyst position. I am currently enrolled at George Mason University, seeking a Master degree in Data Analytic Engineering. I obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science before. As a senior with a solid academic base, I am eager to begin my career in a dynamic company. I love to work in a fast-paced environment surrounded by challenges and opportunities. In addition, I had two internships in information technology companies and one assistant experience in research. The internships provides me a great opportunity with hands-on experience in software development environment and equips me with a wide range of skills and knowledge.

My accomplishments demonstrate my ability to add value to the performance of your team in the future. During the internship at Pacteria Technology, I mainly provide software programming and design in the project of financial service web application. I have been proficiency in the frame of Struts, Spring and Hibernate. By debugging and updating the system of operation, I have engaged in the database analysis, which build a conceptual foundation for data entities and analysis. During the research of weather report management system, I worked as a research assistant. I mainly contributed to the parts of data visualizing and report management. In the section of report management, I mainly engaged in the skills of JFreeChart. In order to a better data visualization, I enhanced my language programming of R and Python, which assist me in the learning of Master degree.

My focus is to deliver results and provide superior service by quickly identifying problems and providing possible solutions. I have exceptional organization and study skills and a keen eye for detail. My strengths lie in build quality software or data analysis process that meet and exceed expectations. I am also a highly motivated person who grasps new concepts quickly and loves to learn. I am very excited that your job description and requirements and my work experience are a great match. I will be much honored to become a part of your team. Thank you for taking time to review my credentials. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

If you have any questions, please feel free to send me an email at tzhang6@masonlive.gmu.edu or give me a call at 571-224-4254.

                                                           Sincerely,

                                                         Sophia Zhang