RJ Krishnaswamy, a 17-year-old local resident, recently achieved an impressive milestone by earning a master’s degree in computer science from the University of Pittsburgh. After completing his bachelor’s degree at Pitt last year, RJ expressed his satisfaction with having something tangible to showcase the fruits of his hard work. He admitted that the journey was challenging, including defending a thesis, but he was thrilled to celebrate this achievement.
During the graduation ceremony, Professor Daniel Mosse, who is a faculty member in the Computer Science department at the University of Pittsburgh, praised RJ for choosing Pitt for both his undergraduate and graduate studies. Mosse expressed his pride in RJ’s academic work and research projects, suggesting that there could be potential future publications from his research.
With his master’s degree now in hand, RJ is considering his next steps in academia. While uncertain about what he wants to do next, he revealed that he is eagerly awaiting to hear back from Pitt regarding the possibility of starting doctorate studies. This remarkable accomplishment at such a young age highlights RJ’s commitment to his passion for computer science and dedication to hard work and study.
