The Department of Computer Science organized a two-day State Level IT Fest SPECTRA 2023-24 on 12th and 13th December 2023. The event catered to BCA and B.Voc. undergraduate students from various colleges across Goa, and witnessed participation by 90 students from five different institutions in all 20 events, including on-stage, off-stage, lab events, and gaming activities.
The inaugural function on Day 1 commenced with an invocation song, lamp lighting, and a welcome address by Principal Prof. Prita D. Mallya. Mr. Ramkrishna Reddy, Event Coordinator, briefed the audience about Spectra.
The Chief Guest for the function was Mrs. Ekta Agarwal, CEO and Founder of S. S. Technologies. She emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between Industry and Academia and highlighted the importance of Life Skills through such events as an added advantage to the student for better future prospects. The Spectra Trophies were unveiled by the dignitaries during the Inaugural. SYBCA student, Ms. Sujal Naik, proposed the Vote of Thanks for the Inaugural function. The compere for the Inaugural function was Ms. Nidhi Nagvekar, student of FYBCA.
The participating colleges included Goa Multi-Faculty College Dharbandora, Rosary College of Commerce & Arts, Navelim, Don Bosco College, Panjim, MES College of Arts and Commerce Zuarinagar and Saraswat College, Mapusa.
New events were introduced at Spectra this year, including IOTech, showcasing student creations in the Internet of Things.
Names of Judges and Event Names are as mentioned below:
- Mohsin Shaikh, MoU Partner and CEO & Founder of haztech for Tech Magnus, IOTech and Elemental Auras.
- Sameer Alve, Director, Business Development , Photojaanic.com for REEL-o- JUGAAD
- Alumnus Aftab Mohammad, Founder of nuste.in for Tech Magnus
- Alumnus Mr. Neizel Antao, Manager – IT Operations, Data Center for Techflix
- Sharmila Kunde, former Associate Professor for Revamp eWaste
- Sandesh Gaundalker, Communication Designer and Visiting Faculty for Revamp eWaste
- Maithili Naik, Assistant Professor for Elemental Auras
- Ashwina Tari Volvoikar, Assistant Professor for Techflix
The Valedictory Function on Day 2 featured Chief Guest Mr. Chetan Rane, Technology Lead at Isprava Vesta Pvt. Ltd. He emphasized the importance of teamwork and collaboration skills in a professional environment. Winners of SPECTRA 2023-24 were Rosary College, Navelim and the Runners Up were Don Bosco College, Panjim. All the winners were given Trophies and Certificates for all Individual Events. Winners of Elemental Auras and Ice Breaker were given Vouchers and Discount Coupons sponsored by Dream Avenue Margao and Photojaanic.com.
Mrs. Sweta P. Shet Verenkar, Event Coordinator proposed the Vote of Thanks. The success of Spectra 2023-24 was attributed to the College Management, Principal, Vice Principals, faculty, and staff, as well as the enthusiastic participation of students and competitors from various colleges across Goa.
