Tarushv Kosgi

Profile

Student researcher at Academies of Loudoun and Independence High School; incoming Cybersecurity student at Purdue University. 8+ years of programming experience across cybersecurity, education, accessibility, and student-led tech projects, including shipping tools, maintaining event websites, explaining difficult ideas clearly, and solving technical problems under pressure.

Education

• STEM Magnet School, Academy of Science
• Research-focused program with four years of lab notebooks and wet/dry lab experience

• 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

• 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
• CyberSummit Leader
  • Serving as a leader for the upcoming CyberSummit and maintaining the event website at cybersummit.cc
  • Helped create public-facing infrastructure for outreach, event information, and community coordination
• Website Builder & Maintainer
  • Built and maintain student-facing sites including tarushv.com, indyhax.com, cybersummit.cc, and indyigem.com
• 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
  • Supported preparation after placing 1st regionally and 6th at the Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference
• 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:
  • GMU 2026 Cyber Security Drone Competition: 1st place; only high school team competing
  • 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
  • Virginia FBLA State Leadership Conference: 6th 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
  • CyberSummit leader; Loudoun CyberTech attendee and student presenter for the upcoming CyberSummit at Briar Woods High School
  • STEM Day 2026 volunteer, 8 hours; helped lead the plants station for elementary students
  • WILD Leadership Conference Idea Exchange Coordinator