Interest in Contributing to MDAnalysis — Benchmarking and Performance Optimization| GSoc 2025

[TijilMinocha]

Dear MDAnalysis Development Team,

I am Tijil Minocha, a second-year engineering student at Delhi Technological University, Delhi, India. I am writing to express my keen interest in contributing to MDAnalysis, specifically in the area of Benchmarking and Performance optimization. Upon exploring the organization’s ideas, I was inspired by the vision and the impactful projects MDAnalysis is building. I am thrilled to see how closely these align with my passion for developing software that addresses significant challenges of the society and improves lives. Contributing to the benchmarking and performance optimization project excites me as it offers an opportunity to hone my problem-solving skills while exploring optimal and faster approaches.

I believe my skills can contribute to the following areas:

• Identifying Performance Bottlenecks: Utilizing profiling tools to analyze the current performance of MDAnalysis modules and pinpoint areas that require optimization.
• Enhancing Benchmarking Suites: Developing comprehensive benchmarking tests using frameworks like ASV to ensure performance improvements are measurable and sustainable.

Why I would be an asset to the organization:

• Dedicated and Goal-Oriented: I am highly dedicated to the tasks I take on, ensuring timely completion with optimal solutions. My commitment to excellence is reflected in being ranked third in my department at college.
• Strong Technical Background: I have a solid grasp of C++ and Python, and I’m enthusiastic about learning new technologies that enhance my ability to contribute effectively.
• Teamwork and Collaboration: I have prior experience working in a team environment, notably participating in the Smart India Hackathon — India’s largest government-funded hackathon — where I collaborated with my peers on a software project, strengthening my teamwork and project management skills.

Moving forward, I’ve familiarized myself with the contribution guidelines and am in the process of setting up my development environment. I plan to start by tackling existing issues labeled for performance enhancements and would greatly appreciate any guidance on where my contributions could be most impactful, as well as advice on how to proceed further.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to MDAnalysis and learning from this amazing community.

Best regards,
Tijil Minocha

[orbeckst]

Hello @TijilMinocha , thanks for your interest in GSOC with MDA. If you haven't done so already, please submit your pre-proposal by the end of March 21 (TODAY).

[TijilMinocha]

Sure,
I would like to know more about what you are expecting from me in the pre proposal? Is it supposed to be similar to the gsoc actual proposal?
Also, can you guide me where am I supposed to share my pre-proposal?
Shall I mail it to you?

[orbeckst]

Please see the blog post above. It contains all information.