The Department of Computer Science organized a field trip on 29th August 2024, for TY BCA and BVoc.(ST) students at Creative Capsule, Verna from 3:00pm to 4:30 pm. The students were welcomed by Ms. Lourdes Monteiro, Training Manager at Creative Capsule. The visit provided students with valuable industry exposure and insights into mobile app development and project management. The 27 students (16 male, 11 female), accompanied by Assistant Professors Ms. Rama Borkar, Mr. Sameer Patil and Ms. Rakshavi Dessai from the Department of Computer Science, were given a tour of the company’s working environment followed by a technical session.
The session was conducted by Ms. Callista D’Souza (Team Manager), Mr. Reuben Pinto (Associate Team Lead) and Mr. Ivo Costa (Director of Development). Mr. Ivo also shared crucial advice on what is needed to land a job and succeed in the industry.
Session Details:
- Project Management – Overview of how projects are managed from inception to completion.
- Team Structure – Explanation of the roles and responsibilities within a project team.
- Overview of Engineering and Mobile App Development – Insight into the engineering aspects and mobile app development.
- Introduction to Mobile App Development – Exploration of different types of mobile apps and their specific use cases.
- App Development Technologies – Overview of app development technologies, including Flutter, Android and iOS.
- App Development Lifecycle/Process – A walkthrough of the app development process, covering planning, design, development, testing, and deployment stages.
- Best Practices in Mobile App Development – Key practices for ensuring quality and efficiency in app development.
- Career Opportunities in Mobile App Development – Insight into career paths and opportunities in the field of mobile app development.
- Q&A Session – An interactive session where students could ask questions and clarify their doubts.
Expected Outcome of the Activity:
The students gained valuable insights into the team structure within a company, the project lifecycle, work environment and work culture. They also enhanced their knowledge of mobile app development, including the necessary skills required to secure a job and succeed in their careers.
