The Department of Computer Applications was established in the year 2001 with the launch of the Bachelor of Computer Applications Programme. The BCA programme is a three year self financed integrated degree programme affiliated to the Goa University. The objective of the BCA programme is to produce employable IT workforce that will have sound knowledge of IT and business fundamentals that can be applied to develop and customize solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises (SME’s).
Objectives
- To foster an environment of student-centric learning nurturing talent and creativity.
- To equip students with technical skills for simplifying business processes
- To promote interdisciplinary and trans-departmental culture.
- To strengthen industry – academia integration to meet the changing needs of industry.
Faculty

Name: Tracy Almeida e Aguiar
Designation: Assistant Professor & Department Co-ordinator
Address: H.No.1318, Voddy Cuncolim, Salcete – Goa – 403703.
Qualification: MCA, SET
Teaching Experience: 15 years
Tracy Almeida e Aguiar is an Assistant Professor and Head of Department of Computer Applications. She has held various important administrative positions in the college. She has served as a member of BoS and has been instrumental in the syllabi revision of the BCA programme. She has been appointed as the Remote Centre Coordinator of IIT Bombay (Reg, no. 1571). She served as a member of the Academic Audit Committee (AAC-BCA). She has worked on 4 Research papers and has guided TYBCA project titled ‘Greenhouse Monitoring and Controlling System’, which has received special recognition at the Kalpak Event- DHE, Govt. of Goa.

Name: Anusree Sadananda
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: Flat No.S8 ,Geo lake homes ,Sodovim, Verna
Qualification: B.Sc(Voc –Maths,Computer Application),MCM,SET.
Teaching Experience: 6 years
Anusree Sadanandan is working as an assistant professor in Rosary College for the last 6 years. During the 6 years she taught various subjects like C programming,Data structures,Database, Software engineering, Project Management, Python etc. Before entering into academics, she worked for 8 years in the Software Industry, involved in building software from planning phase to delivery and team management. Primarily develop web applications using ASP.Net, Angular JS, C# and SQL Server. she is a team player and have good written and oral communication skills. Her hobbies include reading and solving programming problems.

Name: Ms. Anvi Naik
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H.No 2905, Navsai co-op Housing Society, Marlem Borda, Margao Goa.
Qualification: M.E in Information Technology & SET
Teaching Experience: 9 years
Ms. Anvi Naik is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications. She has taught various subjects like Web Technology, Logic design, data Structures, operating systems, etc. She has published a research paper in the journal International Conference on recent Trends, Emerging issues in Science, Engineering and Technology-2017. Her areas of interest include Natural language processing, data structures and data mining. She is a quick learner and has good interpersonal skills. She likes to read and keep herself updated about the recent trends in technology.

Name: Ms. Mildred Lemos
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H.No.101,Nuvem, Salcete-Goa
Qualification: MCA (Goa University), NET.
Teaching Experience : 17 Years
Ms. Mildred Lemos is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications with teaching experience of more than 17 years. She has held various responsibilities in the different cells and committees of Rosary College including convenor of the Alumni cell. Ms. Lemos has contributed in framing the syllabi for the CBCS curriculum under Goa University and currently teaches Cyber Security and Multimedia Applications. Her interests lie in the exciting world of Generative AI.

Name: Ms.Rajlakshmi Metri
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: Kurturkar Township, Ambaji, Fatorda, Goa
Qualification: Master of Computer Applications (M.C.A)
Teaching Experience: 12 Years
Mrs. Rajlakshmi Metri is working as an Asst. Professor in the Department of Computer Application of Rosary College since 2011. She has been in several college committees over the years. She has conducted number of seminars / workshops for students and has also participated in various Faculty Development Programmes. She was instrumental in framing the syllabi for the CBCS curriculum under Goa University and has also guided undergraduate projects.’. She keeps updating herself with the latest knowledge in her discipline and likes to interact with the students on various topics. Her areas of interest include Object Oriented Concepts, Python and Internet of Things.

Name: Sonia Mashal
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address : Navelim, Salcete Goa
Qualification: M.E in Computer Science and Engineering
Teaching Experience: 2 years
Ms. Sonia Mashal is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications. She teaches Web technology, ERP Systems, Problem Solving and Programming, Graphical Interface and Design and Data Analysis. She is interested in research on Machine Learning. Presently, she is the Convenor of SWAYAM and MOOCS online courses provided in the College and was also involved in restructuring of the syllabus for the Computer Applications course under CBCS at Goa University.

Name: Leona Tavares e Dias
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H. No.2044, Kegdicotto, Cuncolim, Salcete, Goa
Qualification: MCA
Teaching Experience: 8 years
Ms. Leona Tavares e Dias is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications. She joined Rosary College in 2016. Apart from teaching, she has 2 years experience of working as a Technical Assistant/Lab. Assistant. She has successfully cleared MCSE(Microsoft Certified System Engineer).Her areas of interest are Networking, Discrete Mathematics and Theory of Computation . Apart from teaching, she loves reading, traveling and learning new things.

Name: Ms. Vicibila A. Antao
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address :H.No 163,Ilha De Rachol, Salcete-Goa
Qualification: Masters in Computer Applications
Teaching Experience : 2 Years
Ms. Vicibila A. Antao is an Assistant Professor in the department of Computer Application & joined Rosary College in the year 2022. She is passionate about teaching and currently teaches the computer organization and architecture and RDBMS. She is self confident and self motivated to achieve the goals. She has good communication and interpersonal skills. Besides teaching, she is fond of reading and nature photography.

Name: Ms. Dixita S. Gauns Dessai
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H.No 163,Ilha De Rachol, Salcete-Goa
Qualification: ME (IT)
Teaching Experience: 2 Years
Ms. Dixita S. Gauns Dessai is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Computer Applications. She has 3 years’ experience of working as Software QA Associate and 2 years of teaching experience. She has taught subjects like Web technology, Information systems, Unix Environment and Scripting, Multimedia Technology and Data Communications.

Name: Abigale Vivienne Rodrigues
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H. No. 430/1 Devote Loutulim, Salcete Goa- 403718
Qualification: M.Com and SET
Teaching Experince : 1 Year
Asst. Prof. Abigale V. Rodrigues joined the Department of Computer Application at Rosary College in 2024. Her area of specialization is Accounting and Finance. She completed her Masters in Commerce from Goa University in 2020. Presently, she engages lectures in the subjects of Personal Investment and tax planning, Sustainable Development & DIgital Marketing. She has presented a paper at a national conference. She has also participated in various Faculty Development Programmes. Apart from teaching, her interests are reading, listening to music, traveling and learning new things.

Name: Dency Fernandes
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: H.No 224, Benaulim, Salcete-Goa
Qualification: M.Com
Teaching Experience : 11 Years
She completed her Masters through Goa University. She has 11 years of teaching experience in Commerce and has taught subjects like Cost and Management Audit, Fundamentals of Stock Market and Cost Accounting.

Name: Miuccan Jesus Ergil D’Souza
Designation: Assistant Professor
Address: Balbot, Bastora, Bardez, Goa.
Qualification: MSc in Mathematics
Teaching Experience : 2 Years
He completed his B.Sc. in Mathematics from St. Xavier’s College, Mapusa in 2021. He then completed his M.Sc. in Mathematics from Government College of Arts, Science and Commerce, Sanquelim in 2023.