a seasoned civil and environmental engineering professional with over 25 years of experience spanning academia, private consulting, and military/non-profit leadership. He currently serves as an Adjunct Professor at Mount Saint Mary College (2021–Present, teaching environmental sustainability) and owns Verma Engineering (2008–Present, offering civil/environmental consulting). He previously held roles including Assistant Professor/Associate Director at West Point (2015–2021, leading $300k cadet innovation projects) and Executive Director of East of Hudson Watershed Corporation (2012–2014, managing a $38.2M budget for NYC water quality improvement).
A licensed Professional Engineer, he holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering (Michigan Technological University) and an M.S. in Agricultural Engineering (Texas A&M University). His expertise covers stormwater management, hydrology/hydraulics, sustainable infrastructure, and permitting. He has led teams, managed multi-million-dollar budgets, completed 90+ environmental projects, and taught courses on mechanics, renewable energy, and construction management. Authorized to work in the U.S., he combines technical rigor with leadership and teaching skills.