Hi Ratnadeep,

I briefly went over your proposal and left you some comments. PFA.

Best,
Shiva

On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:35 AM Shiva Jahangiri <[email protected]> wrote:

> Thanks Ratnadeep for putting your efforts into this project!
>
> I haven’t had the chance to look at the code yet, but will check your
> proposal today as well as the code and get back to you.
>
> Best,
> Shiva
>
> Shiva Jahangiri
> Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department
> Santa Clara University
>
>
>
> On Mon, Mar 30, 2026 at 11:13 AM Ratnadeep Mohanta <
> [email protected]> wrote:
>
>> Dear Mentors,
>>
>> I hope you are doing well.
>>
>> I am writing to formally submit my proposal for Google Summer of Code
>> with Apache AsterixDB. I am genuinely excited about the opportunity to
>> contribute to the project and to work closely with the community during the
>> GSoC period.
>>
>> Through my preparation, I have taken time to explore the AsterixDB
>> codebase and have performed unit tests on the Asterix side to verify the
>> behavior of various parameters and classes. This hands-on experience has
>> helped me understand the structure of the system and how its components
>> interact. I have also pushed the unit tests I developed to GitHub,
>> reflecting my effort to engage with the project in a practical and
>> consistent manner.
>>
>> My background in Java, along with my experience in web development and
>> systems-level programming concepts, has prepared me to work effectively on
>> this project. I am comfortable navigating large codebases, debugging
>> issues, and continuously learning new concepts as required.
>>
>> I will be available during the summer and committed to dedicating
>> significant time to the project. While I do have some pre-planned travel, I
>> will inform my mentor well in advance and ensure that my work remains on
>> track. I am also comfortable with asynchronous communication via mailing
>> lists and will provide regular updates on my progress.
>>
>> Thank you for your time and consideration. I would be grateful for the
>> opportunity to contribute to AsterixDB and learn from the community.
>>
>> Sincerely,
>> Ratnadeep Mohanta
>>
>

-- 
Shiva Jahangiri
Assistant Professor in Computer Science and Engineering Department
Santa Clara University

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