About Our Team

The Independence CyberPatriot Team was formed in 2023 by dedicated students at Independence High School in Ashburn, VA. We promote cybersecurity awareness, develop practical skills, and compete at the highest levels in national competitions.

Our Mission

To educate and empower the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through hands-on experience, collaboration, and competition excellence.

Team Members

Tarushv Kosgi

Tarushv Kosgi

Team Captain

High school student at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA. Graduating 2026. Pursuing Cybersecurity Operations. NCSF 2024 Finalist - Recognized as one of the top cybersecurity students in Virginia, earning finalist status in the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation competition. CyberPatriot finalist. Competed in Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST with Abhinav Boora and Saumit Ramagiri. Passionate about technology, AI, and innovation.

Abhinav Boora

Abhinav Boora

Team Member

High school student at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA. NCSF 2024 Scholar - Awarded National Cyber Scholar status, demonstrating exceptional cybersecurity knowledge and earning over $3,000 in educational benefits including access to the Cyber Foundations Academy. Competed in CyberPatriot and Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST with Tarushv Kosgi and Saumit Ramagiri.

Dheeraj Chennaboina

Dheeraj Chennaboina

Team Member

High school student at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA. National Cyber Scholar.

Saumit Ramagiri

Saumit Ramagiri

Team Member

High school student at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA. National Cyber Scholar. Researcher at George Mason University. Intern at Virginia Tech Innovation Campus. Participates in TechDuels competitions. Competed in Lockheed Martin CYBERQUEST with Tarushv Kosgi and Abhinav Boora.

Zach Imtiaz

Zach Imtiaz

Team Member

High school student at Independence High School, Ashburn, VA. NCSF 2024 Finalist - Achieved finalist recognition in the National Cyber Scholarship Foundation program, showcasing advanced skills in cybersecurity and earning digital finalist credentials. CyberPatriot finalist. NVSHL All-Academic Honor recipient. Plays forward for the Independence High hockey team.