Tarushv Kosgi

Profile

Incoming Purdue University cybersecurity student with experience building student-facing web products, organizing technical events, and supporting cybersecurity education. Interested in practical security, accessible technology, and tools that make learning clearer.

Education

• Academy of Science STEM magnet program; Advanced Diploma, 2026
• Relevant coursework: Cybersecurity Operations

Skills

• Languages & tools: Python, JavaScript, HTML/CSS, Swift, C, PowerShell, GitHub, Xcode, VS Code, command line
• Focus areas: Cybersecurity, networking, web development, accessibility, technical communication
• Strengths: Event operations, leadership, research, problem solving, teamwork

Leadership & Experience

• Served residents in a fast-paced dining environment while balancing a full academic workload
• Developed communication, time management, teamwork, and customer service skills across multiple service roles

• Organize a hybrid capture-the-flag competition and hackathon at Independence High School
• Built and maintain the event website and supporting infrastructure

• Provide free, on-demand academic support for underserved high school students in math, science, and test preparation
• Explain challenging concepts in subjects including Algebra, Calculus, and Biology

Selected Projects

• Cyber Summit 2026 | Organizer (April 2026 - Present)
  • Led logistics, scheduling, and event communications for a student cybersecurity event at Briar Woods High School
• Independence High School iGEM | Website Builder (April 2026 - Present)
  • Built and maintain indyigem.com to support STEM outreach and iGEM participation
• CTFBot | Creator (March 2025)
  • Created an AI assistant for analyzing CTF challenges, offering hints, and reinforcing cybersecurity concepts
• QuizT | Creator (March 2025)
  • Built a customizable study web app with flashcard, learn, match, and test modes, plus AI-assisted flashcard creation

Awards & Certifications

• Honors:
  • LoveBytes AM Sprint Winner & 3rd Place Finish (US Cyber Games), 2026
  • College Board National Recognition Program: School Recognition Award, 2025
  • AP Scholar with Distinction, 2025; Commonwealth Cyber Cup Top 5, 2025
• Certificates:
  • IT Specialist - Network Security (Pearson), 2026; IT Specialist - Networking (Certiport), 2025
  • OSHA 10-Hour General Industry (CareerSafe), 2025; CPR/AED/First Aid (LCPS), 2022
  • UPchieve Nationally Certified Tutor, 2023