RJ Krishnaswamy, a 17-year-old local resident, recently achieved an impressive feat 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 at having something concrete to showcase his hard work. Despite the challenges of defending a thesis and the journey ahead, 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, commended RJ for choosing Pitt for both his undergraduate and graduate studies. Mosse expressed pride in RJ’s academic work and research projects, hinting at potential future publications from his research.
With his master’s degree in hand, RJ is now contemplating his next steps in academia. While he is uncertain about his future plans, RJ revealed that he is eagerly awaiting hearing back from Pitt regarding the potential start of his doctorate studies. This remarkable accomplishment at such a young age highlights RJ’s dedication, hard work, and passion for computer science. His path forward promises to be a remarkable one in academia.
