Tarushv Kosgi
Email: tarushv.kosgi@outlook.com |
tarushv.com |
571-464-2121 | Aldie, VA
Profile
High school senior at the Academies of Loudoun with 8+ years of programming experience across cybersecurity, education, accessibility, and student-led tech projects. I like building things that are useful, whether that means shipping a tool, explaining a difficult idea clearly, or solving technical problems under pressure.
Education
Academies of Loudoun (Grad. 2026)
Leesburg, Virginia
- STEM Magnet School, Academy of Science
- Research-focused program with four years of lab notebooks and wet/dry lab experience
Independence High School (Grad. 2026)
Brambleton, Virginia
- Pursuing Advanced Diploma
- Relevant coursework: Cybersecurity Operations and AP coursework
Skills
- Technical: Python, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Swift, C, PowerShell, GitHub, Xcode, VS Code, command line
- Areas: Cybersecurity, networking, web development, accessibility, technical communication
- Strengths: Leadership, communication, research, problem solving, teamwork
Work Experience
Erickson Senior Living
Ashburn, Virginia
Dining Server, Windows Restaurant in Ashby Ponds
August 2024 - January 2025
- Served residents in a fast-paced dining environment while balancing a full academic workload
- Built communication, time management, and customer service skills across multiple service roles
Projects & Leadership
- IndyHax Organizer (2025-Present)
- Helping organize a student hackathon across LCPS through sponsor outreach, volunteer coordination, and event logistics
- Built and maintain indyhax.com, including deployment, DNS, and repository coordination
- SAT4U Founder
- Built a free SAT prep platform and content ecosystem with live streams, study plans, curated resources, and video resources
- Focused on making test prep more accessible through clear explanations and student-friendly tools
- ActiveFilter Researcher
- Built and tested an accessibility project for colorblind users with 50%+ improvement in color discrimination in specific cases
- Presented findings and refined the app and methodology through mentor and peer feedback
- FBLA Helper Developer
- Built tarushv.com/fblahelper to help Independence students prepare for FBLA Network Design competition
- Tool was shared by the school FBLA club as a prep resource
- Volunteer Tutor
- Contributed 500+ volunteer hours across 30+ certified subjects through UPchieve and Schoolhouse
- Led SAT Reading & Writing bootcamps for underserved learners
Awards & Activities
- Cybersecurity & Competition:
- CyberSlam 2026: 1st place, "The Anatomy of an AI-Driven Cyber Attack and Response"
- CyberSlam 2026: 5th place out of 70+ in "Slam the CTF"
- Lockheed Martin CyberQuest National Competition 2026: 3rd place
- Virginia High School Cyber Cup: Top Scorer Award; led Advanced category team to 5th in CTF
- Love Bytes CTF: 3rd place; only participant to complete the sprint challenge
- FBLA Shenandoah Regional Conference: 1st place in Network Design
- Certificates:
- IT Specialist - Networking (Certiport)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
- OSHA 20-Hour Certified
- AP Scholar with Distinction
- Activities & Service:
- Computer Science Honor Society
- STEM Day 2026 volunteer, 8 hours; helped lead the plants station for elementary students
- WILD Leadership Conference Idea Exchange Coordinator