👋 Intro:Hi! My name is Rushil Lingichetty and I am an aspiring professional with a passion for problem-solving, leadership, and technology. Please feel free to send me a DM or reach out to me at rushil.lingichetty@gmail.com🍎 Education:I'm currently a junior(Expected Grad. May 2026) studying Information Security & Computer Science at The Ohio State University. I am part of the honors program as well as the Morrill Scholars Program(MSP) sponsored by Ohio State's Office of Diversity and Inclusion. MSP provides a full tuition merit scholarship to academically talented students who are actively engaged in diversity-based leadership, service, and social justice activities in order to inspire advocates and champions of diversity, inclusion, social justice, and academic excellence on campus and in the broader community. As a Morrill Scholar, our cohort consistently works to host unique events promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion(DEI) on campus.🇺🇸Background:I was born in Houston, TX but have lived in Columbus, OH for the vast majority of my life. I am a U.S. citizen authorized to work without any sponsorship needs.💻 Skills:Throughout my education, personal projects, and diverse professional experiences, I have developed proficiency in programming languages such as Java, Python, and C#. Additionally, I have gained extensive experience in full-stack development, working with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, React, PHP, and various databases. Currently, I am expanding my skills to encompass AI/ML as well as various cybersecurity concepts.🕺🏾Leadership/Extracurriculars:Beyond my academic pursuits, I am deeply passionate about dance, which I channel through my involvement with OSU Origins, my university's premier nationally competitive Bollywood-Fusion dance team. Serving in a captain/manager role, I get to oversee both dance and logistical operations, which allows me to develop my problem-solving, leadership, and communication skills while creating a 10 minute dance performance. Working with my fellow captains and overseeing the rest of our e-board and dancers, I'm fortunate to collaborate with a talented group of dancers and leaders.I'm also involved with Buckeye Mela, one of the largest collegiate dance competitions in the nation where 16 college teams come to compete annually. Here I serve as VP, overseeing various logistical elements of running a dance competition such as team registration and finances, as well as organizing a mixer where teams get to meet and socialize over dinner and games.