User:Gsoc 2014 proposal
Personal details
Name : Augustus Francis IRC Nicks : Augustus061193 on freenode Email : augustusfrancis@gmail.com Education/College : B.Tech Computer Science and Engineering , Govt. Model Engineering College. StackOverflow : Augustus Francis Github Username : Augustus061193
Why do you want to work with the Swathanthra Malayalam Computing?
SMC aims at providing Malayalam Linguistics in Computing. Being a Keralite, I find it pretty patriotic to provide back to the Society. As Computing is my area of interest and expertise, I believe this is one of the best chance at it.
Did you participate with the past GSoC programs, if so which years, which organizations?
No, I've not participated in GSoC programs before.
Do you have other obligations between May and August ? Please note that we expect the Summer of Code to be a full time, 40 hour a week commitment
Yes.I do have some volunteering at college but nothing too important that I can't spend 6 hours a daily.
Will you continue contributing/ supporting the Swathanthra Malayalam Computing after the GSoC 2014 program, if yes, which area(s), you are interested in?
Sure. I would maintain my projects regularly with updates and bug fixes. I am obliged to do that.
Why should we choose you over other applicants?
I am an active member in community discussions and Q&A sites on programming like StackOverflow. I have worked in 2 startups bearing the position of Lead Android Developer. During this period, I have well formed knowledge on the coding strategies and methodologies. Apart from Android, I am really good at native programming like C,C++, JAVA. Moreover, I am proficient in Web Designing and designed numerous website for my college. You could choose me for the fact that I have an overall knowledge in all fields of programming especially Android, where wish to contribute to.
What I believe in?
Lets start with a quote, "Knowledge is not enough, you must apply". I couldn't agree more with this. I am a really enthusiastic programmer with a heart of perseverance and finds fulfillment in my output. I believe Community Discussions and Open Source Project Contributions are the best ways of practice for a student with a lots to learn and give to.
Do you have any past involvement with the Swathanthra Malayalam Computing or another open source project as a contributor?
Nope. I haven't contributed to any open source project yet. This would be a good start.
