My First Research Paper Accepted at ACM SIGMETRICS 2025

Why this milestone means so much to me

This paper holds a very special place in my journey. I began working on this project during my Master’s in Computer Science at Boston University, when I joined as a Research Assistant. As I became more deeply involved in the project, I discovered how much I enjoyed solving real problems through careful technical inquiry. That realization eventually played a major role in my decision to pursue a PhD.

What the project is about

The project introduces a new file transfer architecture designed to reduce undetected errors in large-scale data movement, and the system was evaluated using the FABRIC testbed. The broader goal is to make large-scale file transfer more reliable, especially in settings where data integrity is critical and even a single undetected error can have serious consequences.

I had the privilege of working with an incredible team: my advisor Dr. Abraham Matta at Boston University, along with Dr. Violet Syrotiuk and Arash Sarabi from Arizona State University. Dr. Matta was immensely supportive throughout the process. As I navigated a completely new academic path, he consistently answered my questions with patience, clarity, and encouragement. His mentorship gave me not only direction, but also the confidence to believe that I truly belonged in research.

The submission sprint

Preparing the paper for submission was one of the most intense academic experiences I have had so far. We decided to go ahead with the SIGMETRICS submission on January 6, 2025, with the deadline on January 22, 2025. At that stage, we still did not have a fully developed mathematical model for our proposed Multi-Level Error Detection (MLED) system.

What followed was a whirlwind of writing, refining, modeling, reworking ideas, and countless discussions. The entire process was intense, fast-paced, and at times exhausting — but also deeply rewarding. Looking back, it is one of those experiences that compresses a huge amount of growth into a very short period of time.

Looking ahead

The conference is scheduled to be held at Stony Brook University, New York, from June 9 to June 13, 2025, and I am very excited to present our work there. You can read more about the project on the MLED project page.

Seeing this work accepted at SIGMETRICS is much more than just a publication milestone for me. It reflects how far I have come, the support I have received from mentors and collaborators, and the confidence I have gradually built in myself as a researcher. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity, and I am excited to continue this journey.

Moments from SIGMETRICS