With nearly thirty years of hands-on experience in water engineering, utility strategy, and digital innovation, Amy stands out as a national leader in harnessing data and technology to modernize organizations. Throughout her career, she has partnered with agencies, municipalities, and utilities to implement smarter systems that boost efficiency, maximize assets, and enhance digital resilience. Amy is deeply committed to upskilling the workforce in tandem with deploying new technologies and is a passionate advocate for ethical AI and responsible innovation—always emphasizing the critical balance between technology and human accountability.

While she champions data, AI, and break-through innovation, people and technology must advance together. Amy’s unwavering dedication continues to shape the future of clean water—driving progress through smarter tools, stronger partnerships, and a steadfast commitment to empower people alongside technology.

“AI’s power is undeniable, but its true test lies in the ethics that shape it. Just like water, it can sustain life or erode the very foundations we rely on.”

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Rajan Ray has over 25 years of experience in developing and implementing software solutions to solve water challenges. At Trinnex, he serves as the Vice President of Strategy where he provides leadership in driving the growth of Trinnex's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) portfolio and digital consulting services.  ‍

He specializes in defining solutions using AI and machine learning to create commercial water utility software to enable smarter, data-driven decisions, transforming how water utilities work, plan, and operate. He has delivered over several dozen seminars, trained leading practicioners from the nation’s largest water engineering firms/utilities, and worked on digital water projects in over a dozen countries. ‍

Raj has a civil engineering degree from the University of Rhode Island and Masters in GIS from the University of London and is active in AWWA’s Digital Twin and Engineering Modeling Applications (EMAC) committees. Outside of work, he enjoys surfing throughout the year and engages in various outdoor activities with his spouse and two sons.

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With over 25 years of experience in data analytics, GIS, numerical modeling, and more, Eoin has worked with government agencies, Fortune 500 companies and organizations worldwide. He is skilled in collaborating with scientists, engineers, and technology experts to develop tools and products with transformative power.

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Travis Wagner is a seasoned water sector digital expert and business leader with over 20 years of experience in digital strategy and transformation, data collection, integration, management, advanced analytics, and software. He has developed, led, and grown digital businesses for over a decade and is passionate about helping customers optimize infrastructure decisions using a combination of hardware, software, and services. Mr. Wagner’s experience encompasses asset integrity and management, operations, planning, data science, software and solutions development, hardware and technology expertise, and design. He has a successful track record in driving business growth, internal and client digital transformation, product and service innovation, and scalable solutions that deliver lasting and practical outcomes to manage infrastructure optimally.

Travis is responsible for Trinnex’s Digital Solutions business that includes strategy development defining how digital technologies can be used to achieve utility business goals. This digital transformation planning helps organizations implement new technologies, streamline processes, and transform into a digital innovation culture. He also leads a data science as a service (DSaaS) offering that provides utilities a services-based model to optimize their planning and operations with artificial intelligence solutions as well as implementation/integration of large, complex digital projects that centralize, manage, and analyze data.

Mark, VP of Product at Trinnex, is an architect of leadCAST and has over 15 years of experience helping utilities implement software solutions.

Mark has executed over a dozen lead and copper-related projects including the award-winning Newark Lead Line Replacement Program, where he designed a data-driven solution to track the lead mitigation lifecycle.

Listening to clients and collaborating to create practical, innovative solutions continues to inspire Jayson Brennen after more than 30 years at CDM Smith. As the firm’s Asset Management & Geospatial Solution Practice Leader, he helps clients implement technology-driven asset management and GIS programs.

One of CDM Smith’s most senior AM & GIS program managers, Jayson has supported over 150 municipalities, utilities, and agencies, delivering award-winning programs recognized for technical innovation. His work includes the U.S. Navy’s asset management and utility GIS improvement program, the City of Newark’s enterprise GIS environment, and the City of Miami’s stormwater master plan.

Christy is an experienced Digital Solution Consultant and IT Project Manager responsible for leadership and management of projects to design, develop, and maintain complex digital solutions. She has served in a project management role on multiple enterprise-level application development projects. These included facilitating requirements gathering workshops, translating client requirements into written specifications, tracking, and monitoring financial metrics, client relations, internal project team leadership, project completion monitoring, milestone creation, and task estimation.

She managed 58 digital projects totaling over $17M on the USACE IDIQs between 2010 and 2023 and more than $23M in total across a broader portfolio since 2010.

Outside of her federal portfolio, Christy also supports the creation of digital solutions for state transportation departments such as Ohio, Maine, Delaware, Illinois, and Washington and several other organizations. Her focus has been on the development of enterprise level digital solutions that are helping customers achieve their goals of more effective decision making and efficient processing of data and information in an age where the demands for better and faster information is growing at an exponential rate.

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Jamie Persino is a project manager and infrastructure asset management expert with 18 years in water utilities and 10 years in software. At Trinnex, he leads SaaS Delivery, Customer Success, and Technical Support, blending GIS expertise with a strong focus on software implementation, change management, and utility analytics.

He is known for turning customer needs into practical solutions—driving smooth implementations, building best practices, and partnering with product teams to deliver enhancements and elevate the customer experience.

Peter Martin has been helping water & wastewater utilities and their consultants solve problems with digital water and asset management software for 25 years. He currently is a Digital Solutions Consultant with Trinnex. Peter’s expertise includes capital asset performance, digital twins, hydraulic modeling, geographic information systems, smart water meters and radio read systems, energy management, optimization, machine learning, and engineering consulting.

Peter is an active member in industry associations and has presented at AWWA ACE, Esri User Conference, California Water Environment Association, California Nevada AWWA, Arizona Water, and WEF Collection Systems.  

He holds a BS degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering from the University of Rhode Island, and currently lives in Roseville, California.

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Tom Killelea serves as CDM Smith’s Asset Management and GIS Delivery Leader, leveraging nearly 25 years of experience in guiding large-scale, complex GIS programs, including major initiatives for the U.S. Navy. He brings specialized expertise in utility GIS and asset management, with deep proficiency in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, the Esri Utility Network, CMMS implementation, and systems integration. Tom partners closely with clients to drive innovation and deliver technology-enabled solutions that create measurable value.

Jeffrey Claus is CDM Smith’s Asset Management discipline leader and has been helping utilities implement innovative asset management programs for nearly 25 years, managing and co-managing large, multi-discipline efforts that rely on the expertise of management consultants, engineers, O&M specialists, software developers, GIS professionals, and subconsultant teams. He has led some of the largest and most complex asset management programs in the country and brings deep expertise in utility and asset management, technology innovation, and process improvement to help utilities operate more effectively.

In his 30 years at CDM Smith, James Carolan has led the development and management of data conversion and development methodologies for a wide range of GIS projects. He currently leads the Pipeline Prioritization Discipline, responsible for delivering state-of-the-art, long-term capital planning studies that use GIS data and spatial analysis to better assess risk and consequence across water and wastewater assets.

James brings deep experience integrating GIS data and software with enterprise systems, including work order management platforms, capital planning tools, and databases such as Aquanuity AquaTwin, Innovyze InfoAsset, Riva Decision Support, SQL Server, Oracle, and SAP.

John is Trinnex's Discipline Leader for Asset Management in the eastern United States. He has more than 23 years of experience in engineering and asset management. John brings diverse technical skills and an in-depth understanding of the nexus between maintenance management, reliability-centered maintenance, capital planning, risk management, and strategic management in the discipline of asset management. He is a licensed professional Engineer and holds certifications with the Institute of Asset Management, the Asset Leadership Network, and Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (CMRP). He  currently serves as an officer on the board of directors for the Society of Maintenance and Reliability Professionals (SMRP).

Bryson is CDM Smith’s GIS Discipline Leader and brings nearly 25 years of experience implementing enterprise GIS programs. He has led major GIS initiatives nationwide, including New Jersey American Water’s Lead Service Line (LSL) program, the U.S. Navy’s asset management program, and Middlesex Water’s Utility Network implementation. Bryson offers deep expertise in ArcGIS Enterprise, ArcGIS Online, the Esri Utility Network, systems integration, and the deployment of custom web, mobile, and AI solutions. He leverages the latest technology tools to strengthen clients’ ability to more effectively manage infrastructure, driving GIS innovation through a strong technology foundation and integrated, forward-thinking applications.

Turning complex utility data into systems that crews and decision-makers can trust is what drives Jack Beers, a Regional Team Leader with experience delivering enterprise GIS, asset management, and integrated information workflows for water, wastewater, and stormwater programs.

Jack serves as the GIS lead for the City of Columbia SC’s Clean Water Program, supporting a nearly $1B consent decree program and long-term operations through enterprise GIS administration, rigorous QA/QC for incoming survey and inspection data, reporting, and data collection standards that have resulted in proactive asset management standards.

Across clients, Jack strengthens GIS+CMMS alignment, supports Utility Network readiness and migration planning, and applies ArcGIS Enterprise/Online to modernize how utilities manage infrastructure risk and investment.

Star Carter has been supporting municipal governments with GIS technology and data management for 13 years through project planning, design, and implementation phases. Her main focus has been geospatial and asset management gap analysis and strategic planning, and preparing clients for major system improvements. She has extensive experience with water and wastewater systems, electric, telecommunications, and materials management/landfill data. Star is a Regional Team Leader for the Asset Management and Geospatial Solutions group in the New England offices.

Adam brings 25+ years of experience in the water industry, with degrees in civil engineering and finance. His career spans leading the acquisition and integration of more than $200 million in water utility acquisitions, designing utility rates and revenue requirements, developing water and wastewater O&M and capital plans, building and calibrating hydraulic models, and architecting complex technology solutions. He is also a trusted advisor to utility CEOs, helping manage change across utilities of all sizes.

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Mike Schultz leads the Flood Hazard Solutions Discipline and has over two decades of experience developing geographic information systems (GIS) and data management programs to support a wide variety of flood hazard and environmental engineering projects.

Mike developed more than 6,000 DFIRM panels over 100 counties across five FEMA regions as well as the States of Colorado, Georgia, and Wisconsin under FEMA’s a cooperating technical partner program. He has also been involved in communicating technical information to a wide variety of project stakeholders, has developed new GIS tools and processes, and has experience in every stage of the FEMA Risk MAP production process.

As project manager and technical leader for floodplain mapping projects, Mike regularly oversees and provides guidance associated with map development and staff/resource management. He is hands-on and leverages previous experience to provide valuable GIS-based guidance to enhance production, delivery, and data management.

Nathan Catania is a Regional Team Leader and experienced Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist with more than 19 years of experience supporting database development/management, environmental engineering, and transportation projects across the United States. He is an expert in FEMA’s National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) and provides leadership in floodplain mapping, quality control/assurance, and project management.

With 34 years of experience as an Environmental/GIS Specialist, Robbie is an expert in complex GIS analysis, database management, and network systems administration. His extensive background includes managing all phases of large-scale GIS project implementation for private and federal government clients, covering tasks such as network setup, data integration and conversion, and specialized processing of LiDAR and aerial photography. He is highly skilled in deploying the complete ESRI product suite (Arc/Info, Arc Pro, ArcGIS Server, ArcGIS Online) across UNIX, LINUX, and Windows platforms, and uses advanced software such as Maptek Vulcan and C Tech MVS for high-level 3D modeling and analysis. Furthermore, his expertise includes configuring enterprise network and system environments to support web application development and sophisticated database deployment with robust replication and synchronization capabilities.

Larry Kelley is CDM Smith’s Data Management Discipline Leader and specializes in implementing data management solutions that support utility management programs ranging from lead service line initiatives to enterprise asset management. He architects back-end data systems using commercial platforms, implements robust data-standardization processes, and develops data-driven web, mobile, and dashboard applications. Larry has led major technology programs, including the U.S. Navy’s Maximo asset data collection and integration initiative, where he designed and deployed the data management framework that underpins the Navy’s asset management program.

Rocky, DevOps Engineer at Trinnex, is passionate about optimizing and automating processes. He has 15+ years of technical industry experience and brings wide range of solutions to be enabled across multiple cloud platforms. Outside of his professional life, Rocky is a culinary enthusiast who finds joy in cooking and exploring new cuisines.

Now residing near Philadelphia, Rocky tells himself that the Art Museum made a statue of himself with pride.

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Thad Riley is a lead software developer with over 15 years of experience. Mr. Riley specializes in software architecture and modern web application, databases, and desktop application development. He has extensive experience with rich user interface design and implementation, systems hardware, technical support, and advanced virtual machine configuration.

His skillset includes TypeScript, JavaScript, C#, C++, ASP.NET, and a variety of relational database management systems. Mr. Riley provides both consulting and development support for existing and new application updates for automated data extraction, loading, transformation, storage, reporting and modeling.

He has served as lead developer, software architect, and technical mentor for many enterprise-level web applications to create unique and engaging digital solutions.

Josh Soper is a data engineer and licensed professional engineer with over 5 years of experience in the environmental consulting industry. At Trinnex, Josh focuses on data pipeline development for various waterCAST products.

Previously, Josh worked as a Water Resources Engineer with CDM Smith where he applied a strong skillset in scientific programming and data analytics to create engineering tools and dashboards supporting projects in surface water quality, hydrology, hydraulics, and climate modeling analysis. With his engineering background, Josh also plays a key role in product planning at Trinnex, bridging the gap between software developers and civil engineers.

Jordan Frey is a senior data engineer with a background in geospatial data science, and develops data solutions in AWS, Azure, and GCP. He has over 6 years of professional experience architecting data pipelines, with a tech stack spanning Python, R, SQL, NoSQL, Shell scripting, and Terraform. He has worked with most major relational databases and data warehouses, including Postgres/PostGIS, SQL Server, Databricks, Snowflake, and Redshift.

Jordan holds a Master’s degree in Geographic Information Science from Clark University, a Certificate of Advanced Study in Data Science from Syracuse University, and a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Studies from Ithaca College. He currently resides in New York City.

Bryan Salsieder is a GIS Developer and Certified GISP at Trinnex, blending geospatial expertise with software engineering to deliver innovative infrastructure solutions. An alumnus of the University of Oklahoma, Bryan is passionate about integrating technology and spatial data to build state-of-the-art solutions that help the community.

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Dave is a User Experience Designer with multiple years of experience designing intuitive, user-focused solutions for the water utility sector. At Trinnex, he has worked on a range of products that help utilities manage infrastructure, monitor systems, and improve service delivery.

Dave excels at understanding the unique needs of field technicians, engineers, and administrative users while translating complex workflows into clear, efficient digital experiences.

With a practical, problem-solving mindset and a deep appreciation for the impact of good design in critical industries, Dave is committed to creating products that support both operational efficiency and user satisfaction.

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Catherine has over 17 years of experience in data management and the development of digital solutions. She is an Agile Certified Practitioner with the Project Management Institute and leads teams of software engineers in the development of custom software. She is experienced in project planning, process and requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, and development of product documentation and training materials.

Her clients include the U.S. Corps of Army Engineers, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), state agencies, and municipalities. Catherine also serves as the Trinnex Quality Program Leader.

She is an alumni of Vassar College and enjoys traveling and hiking.

Brittney is former Geographic Information Systems (GIS) specialist who has transitioned into the role of data engineer at Trinnex, with a special interest in developing geospatial solutions. Brittney has over 10 years of experience in designing and implementing geospatial solutions across a variety of topics, including environmental, water, wastewater, and transportation services.

She holds dual Bachelors degrees in Mathematics and Chemistry from New York University and holds a certificate in the Esri Javascript API.

Outside of her professional life, Brittney fondly remembers the concept of free time which existed before she became a mother of two. Weekends are typically spent discovering the best playgrounds, hiking, and trying new recipes.

Shervin is a lead data scientist with a proven track record of driving end-to-end AI initiatives from concept to deployment. He blends deep expertise in machine learning, cloud architecture, and real-time data systems with a strategic mindset for team leadership and cross-functional collaboration.

Shervin has led the design and implementation of scalable pipelines, intelligent monitoring systems, and AI-driven decision platforms across industries including infrastructure, safety, and water utilities. As a strong advocate for responsible AI, he ensures that every solution is not only technically sound but aligned with business impact and ethical standards.

Shervin is known for building high-performing teams, mentoring talent, and fostering a culture of innovation and excellence.

Milad is a Senior Data Scientist contributing to the development and optimization of leadCAST Predict. He holds dual Master’s degrees in Artificial Intelligence and IT Engineering, with a strong focus on machine learning, and deep learning. Milad specializes in model development, evaluation, and automation—applying techniques such as classification and anomaly detection to enhance predictive performance.

His work supports the scaling of deployment workflows and the integration of inspection strategies, helping ensure leadCAST delivers accurate, actionable insights for data-driven decision-making.

Travis is a Houston-based professional with strong expertise in handling large datasets. With both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Geophysics, he’s built a solid foundation in technical and analytical fields, further enhanced by several minors. Travis has spent multiple years working in Data Analytics and Management, supporting both private companies and serving as a government contractor in research for the DOD.

Travis has leveraged his knowledge in sectors like oil and gas, renewable natural gas (RNG), and biogas. Although new to water/infrastructure related topics, his experience with complex data analysis and mathematics has provided him with a solid skill set that can be applied to Data Management in the Water Sector.

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Bala is a senior IT project manager at Trinnex, specializing in the management of complex projects. He combines extensive expertise in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) with a wealth of experience in project management and software implementation.

With over 20 years in the field, he has been instrumental in assisting water and wastewater utilities with their digital transformation efforts. His areas of expertise include GIS, data management, Enterprise Asset Management Systems (EAMS), as well as data analytics and visualization.

Clinon has more than 15 years of experience spanning civil engineering, digital strategy, and product innovation and helping infrastructure-focused organizations modernize through technology and data insights.

His career has bridged the gap between engineering fundamentals, AI, and digital transformation—whether it’s through leading innovation teams, guiding utilities through complex data integration, or building consultative service offerings from the ground up.

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Varun Srinivasan is a Product Leader and Data Scientist with over 10 years of experience in innovative water and wastewater treatment and over 5 years in digital solutions. He is passionate about helping utilities optimize their decision making through the use of data and digital solutions.

His experience encompasses data science, analytics, digital twins, software development, digital solutions and engineering. He specializes in collaborating with engineers, utilities, scientists and software developers to drive outcome-driven innovation in the water/wastewater industry.

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Katie is a Product Leader at Trinnex and architect of leadCAST Predict, the predictive modeling module within leadCAST. She holds dual Master's degrees in Business Administration and Business Analytics.

Katie has over 14 years of experience in analytics-driven research, machine learning, and data visualization. She engages with utilities and regulators across the country on how to apply predictive modeling to protect public health and optimize resources.

Ehsan is a passionate collaborator in AI and data science with over 15 years of experience applying advanced technologies to modernize the management of water infrastructure. He specializes in developing intelligent solutions—such as surrogate digital-twin platforms and predictive analytics—that help utilities make faster, smarter, and more resilient decisions.

At Trinnex, he contributes to innovative products like waterCAST, empowering clients to optimize asset management, enhance regulatory compliance, and proactively address infrastructure challenges.

Ehsan is driven by a deep belief in the power of AI to solve real-world problems, particularly in sustainability and public health. He thrives on collaboration and works closely with clients to transform data into actionable insights that create lasting impact.

Aaron is a former civil engineer who has transitioned into the technology sector, currently serving as a Product Management Specialist at Trinnex. With a robust background in civil engineering consultancy within the public works and transportation industry, Aaron has contributed to infrastructure projects with construction costs ranging from $1 million to over $250 million.

Driven by a passion for enhancing efficiency, he pivoted to a technology-focused role, pioneering the integration of drone operations into public works projects. At Trinnex, Aaron is dedicated to ensuring that the company’s products align with the needs of the water industry, ultimately boosting customer efficiency.

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Michaela is a senior data engineer with a MS in geospatial data science, passionate about leveraging her skills to analyze complex datasets and create innovative solutions to address pressing challenges in our world. With over 8 years of experience in data pipeline development, data science, and GIS, she applies her technical abilities to contribute meaningfully to projects at the intersection of science and sustainability.

She is a UC Berkeley and Johns Hopkins alumnus that enjoys underwater photography and shark diving in her spare time.

Todd Lebov is a data management specialist with 15 years of GIS experience spanning utilities, transportation, and environmental resources. At Trinnex, he develops creative GIS solutions and ensures seamless data integration into leadCAST™, turning complex datasets into actionable service line inventories.

Passionate about clean water access, Todd is dedicated to helping communities manage their infrastructure with clarity and confidence.

Amber is a client manager, customer advocate, and project delivery expert with over a decade of project management and SaaS deployment experience—eight years dedicated to the water industry. She has led more than 150 successful projects for public and private utilities, including LCRR compliance initiatives, combining sharp attention to detail with a deep understanding of client needs. Her strategic planning and client-focused approach consistently deliver industry-leading results for Trinnex clients.

Daniel Wheeler is an IT and Cybersecurity expert with over two decades of experience spanning several verticals such as government, public utilities, software-as-a-service, professional services and consulting. Over the lastdecade, he has led multiple IT and Security teams to build highly resilient environments while achieving industry-leading compliance wins such as SOC 2 and ISO 27001 certification.

Daniel has led security and technology programs in both public and private sectors with a strong track record of success, including authoring organization-wide security programs, contributing over $2M in net new ARR. Daniel has led comprehensive IT and security functions across various organizations, including a high-growth, PE-backed software company, a municipal water district, and a city government, driving technology transformations and achieving significant cost savings. Additionally, he founded and led a profitable technology and security MSP for over six years, providing strategic cloud transformations and professional IT/security services to numerous companies.

Daniel’s expertise spans strategic leadership, risk assessment, and cultivating an information security culture, alongside certifications such as CISSP, COBIT 2019, and ITIL.