My First Research Paper Accepted at ACM SIGMETRICS 2025

Boston, MA - March 18, 2025

I’m thrilled to share that my first research paper, titled “Design and Modeling of a New File Transfer Architecture to Reduce Undetected Errors Evaluated in the FABRIC Testbed”, has been accepted at ACM SIGMETRICS 2024 — a prestigious conference in the field of computer systems performance evaluation.

This project holds a very special place in my journey. I began working on it during my Master’s in Computer Science at Boston University, where I joined as a Research Assistant. Until then, I had never considered pursuing research. But as I immersed myself in the work, I realized how much I enjoyed solving real-world problems through technical inquiry. That realization ultimately led me to pursue a PhD in Computer Science.

The project introduced a new file transfer architecture designed to reduce undetected errors, with the system evaluated using the FABRIC testbed. I had the privilege of working with an incredible team: my advisor Dr. Abraham Matta at BU, along with Dr. Violet Syrotiuk and Arash Sarabi from Arizona State University. Dr. Matta was immensely supportive throughout — I had many questions (some I feared might sound silly), but he always responded with patience and encouragement. His mentorship gave me the confidence to believe that I could truly belong in the world of research.

Preparing the paper for submission was no small feat. We decided to go for it on January 6, 2025, with the deadline looming on January 22. At that time, we still didn’t have a fully developed mathematical model for our proposed Multi-Layer Error Detection (MLED) system. What followed was a whirlwind of writing, designing, refining, and late-night discussions. Our team worked tirelessly, and the experience of pulling together a submission under such a tight timeline was both intense and unforgettable.

The conference is scheduled to be held at Stony Brook University, New York, from June 9 to 13, 2025, and I am super excited to present our work there. You can find more details about the project here.

Seeing this work accepted at SIGMETRICS is more than just a milestone — it’s a reflection of how far I’ve come and the people who helped me get here. I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and excited to present our work to the research community later this year.