About Me

I am Tarushv Kosgi, a dedicated high school student with a passion for technology, artificial intelligence, and innovation.

With over eight years of programming experience, I am aspiring to pursue a career in Computer Science.

I have engaged in innovative research projects, including designing assistive glasses to aid individuals with color blindness.

Actively involved in extracurricular activities that hone my leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Tarushv Kosgi

Education

Academies of Loudoun

Graduating 2026

STEM Magnet School

Academy of Science (Highly Competitive)

Research-oriented curriculum featuring courses in Chemistry, Physics, Biology, and Calculus

Independence High School

Graduating 2026

Pursuing Advanced Diploma

Relevant Coursework: Cybersecurity Operations, 13 AP courses, and 1 DE course

Experience

Computer/Technology · Grades 11-12

Founder & Content Creator

sat4u.tarushv.com

20 hr/wk · 12 wk/yr · Continue

Built a free SAT prep platform and YouTube channel delivering live streams, curated resources, and study plans to democratize access to high-impact test prep.

  • Hosted candid, interactive sessions that empowered students to raise Reading/Writing scores.
  • Produced 2,285+ videos, playlists, and study templates tailored to student goals.
Research · Grades 11-12

Collaborative Researcher

Academies of Loudoun

5 hr/wk · 40 wk/yr · Continue

Co-developing assistive technology to mitigate colorblindness by pairing 3D-printed filters with adaptive software experiences.

  • Fabricated novel 3D-printed prototypes with a colorblind partner to enhance hue differentiation.
  • Developing an app that calibrates real-time color enhancement based on individualized vision profiles.
Work (Paid) · Grade 11

Server

Ashby Ponds Senior Living

12 hr/wk · 24 wk/yr · Continue

Served 100+ residents across roles from busser to runner to server while managing point-of-sale transactions.

  • Thrived in a fast-paced hospitality environment while balancing academics.
  • Built strong rapport with residents, colleagues, and leadership through consistent service.

Activities & Leadership

Competitor · Grades 10-12

Cybersecurity Competitions

Commonwealth Cyber Cup · CyberStart · GMU CyberSlam

5 hr/wk · 10 wk/yr · Continue

Placed top 5 in the Commonwealth Cyber Cup, became a national CyberStart finalist, and competed three consecutive years at GMU CyberSlam.

  • Strengthened incident response, digital forensics, and teamwork under time pressure.
  • Led threat-hunting strategies and debriefs to sharpen team performance.
Leadership · Grades 10-12

School Clubs & Outreach

ACL Comp Programming · CyberPatriot · PF Debate · FBLA

4 hr/wk · 10 wk/yr · Continue

Volunteered with Academies-IT.org, led CyberPatriot and Public Forum Debate teams, and competed in FBLA events to expand CS leadership.

  • Organized community workshops and mentorship for aspiring technologists.
  • Coordinated cross-club collaborations that showcased STEM pathways.
Creator · Grades 9-12

Content Creator

YouTube · Instagram · LinkedIn · Google Maps

4 hr/wk · 52 wk/yr · Continue

Grew 2K+ followers on YouTube and Instagram, 0.5K+ on LinkedIn, 2M+ YouTube views, 50K+ Instagram impressions, and 2M+ Google Maps photo views.

  • Shared candid career tips plus photo and videography storytelling for students nationwide.
  • Collaborated with peers and organizations to spotlight STEM and creative opportunities.

Skills

Technical Skills

HTML CSS Python JavaScript Swift C Command Line PowerShell GitHub Xcode VS Code

Soft Skills

Leadership Communication Critical Thinking Problem Solving Teamwork Research Analytical Skills

Certifications

IT Specialist - Networking

Earners of this badge demonstrate foundational networking knowledge and skills, including TCP/IP, networking services, networking topologies, and troubleshooting in wired and wireless environments.

Issued by: Certiport

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CPR/AED/First Aid

Comprehensive certification covering essential life-saving skills including cardiopulmonary resuscitation, automated external defibrillator usage, and emergency first aid procedures.

Issued by: Loudoun County Public Schools

Projects

SAT4U Prep Platform

Designed and launched a free SAT prep ecosystem that centralizes live streams, study plans, and curated resources for equitable access.

Technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, OBS Studio, YouTube Live

Visit SAT4U →

Adaptive Color Enhancement App

Building a mobile companion that dynamically enhances color perception through personalized profiles for users with varying types of colorblindness.

Technologies: SwiftUI, Core Image

Research Showcase →

Assistive Glasses for Color Blindness

Iterated 3D-printed lenses dyed with green alcohol dye to help users distinguish challenging hues during Ishihara and FM 100 testing.

Technologies: 3D printing, green alcohol dyeing, Ishihara testing, FM 100 hue scoring

View Prototype →

PlastiCan

An innovative initiative to dissolve plastic bags to benefit the environment

Achievement: Honorable Mention at Toshiba Exploravision

View Portfolio →

Volunteer Work

Schoolhouse.world · SAT Bootcamp Leader

Grade 11 · 6 hr/wk · 4 wk/yr · Continue

Led targeted SAT Reading & Writing sessions for 10+ underserved learners, including multilingual students.

Designed equitable study plans and monitored practice-test gains through live feedback.

UPChieve · Nationally Certified Tutor

Grades 10-12 · 2 hr/wk · 52 wk/yr · Continue

Volunteered 500+ hours at UPChieve across 30+ certified subjects.

Featured on UPChieve’s Instagram for impactful mentorship and student success stories.

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