Mr. Naresh Kolli is a Principal at Geotest Engineering, Inc. He has over 20 years of experience in the civil, geotechnical and environmental field. Naresh has a master’s degree in civil engineering from McNeese State University and a registered Professional Engineer in State of Texas and Louisiana. Naresh is involved with ASIE for the past 17 years and served on various capacities including president in 2016. He is involved in several professional organizations in Greater Houston area and currently serving as board member at TCEL, ACEC Geotechnical Committee chair and Cullinan Park Conservancy.

Dr. Srinivas Chintalapati has more than 19 years of experience in the field of hydrology, hydraulics and water resources. Dr. Chintalapati obtained his master’s degree in Hydromechanics and Water Resources Engineering from Indian Institute of Science, and completed his PhD in Civil Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has been a member of various professional organizations including American Geophysical Union (AGU), Hydrology Remote Sensing Technical Committee, IEEE – Geosciences and Remote Sensing Society, International Association of Hydraulic Engineering & Research (IAHR) and American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE). He is a life member of ASIE and served as a board member from 2009 to 2012, including as its President for the year 2011. HE was awarded ASIE’s Young Engineer of the Year award in 2011, and was inducted into ASIE’s 2024 Class of Honor.

Varenya Mehta is a Water Engineer at Civitas Engineering Group, Inc. and the 2024 President of ASIE. With eight years of experience in water and wastewater engineering and research, he currently specializes in water transmission modeling. He holds a Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Beyond his professional work, Varenya is an avid road trip enthusiast, having explored numerous national parks across the U.S. His ultimate goal is to support the education of underprivileged students in rural Ladakh, India, by establishing scholarships to provide them with better opportunities. Varenya has been actively involved with ASIE, serving on the Scholarship Committee and as IT Committee Chair in 2020 and 2021, Treasurer in 2022, Vice President in 2023, and later as ASIE President. In recognition of his contributions, he was honored as the 2023 ASIE Young Engineer of the Year.

Aravind Nimma is the Director of Engineering at Kavi Consulting, Inc., and currently serves as the President of ASIE for 2025. He is a licensed Professional Engineer (P.E.) in Texas and a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM). Aravind holds a Master’s degree in Civil Engineering from Texas A&M University and a Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering from University College of Engineering, Osmania University.
Aravind’s involvement with ASIE began in 2009, and since then, he has been a dedicated member and volunteer, consistently seeking opportunities to contribute to the growth of the engineering profession. His work with ASIE includes a variety of leadership roles on several committees. Aravind has served as the Programs Committee Chair, Membership Committee Chair, Secretary, Treasurer, and has been actively involved in the Gala Committee, Scholarship Committee, Fundraising Committees, and the Bylaws Committee. His deep involvement with ASIE reflects his passion for supporting the professional development of engineers, as well as his commitment to fostering a sense of community among peers. In his free time, Aravind enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations and experiencing different cultures.

Dr. Amit Sengupta, P.E. is a seasoned civil engineer with more than 18 years of experience leading major infrastructure programs and delivering client focused engineering services across the United States. As Vice President overseeing Parsons’ Water services in Texas, he spearheads statewide business strategy, operational delivery, and M&A initiatives across the water sector. Before relocating to Houston, Dr. Sengupta spent 15 years advancing Hurricane Katrina recovery efforts throughout Louisiana and Mississippi. His leadership played a pivotal role in rebuilding essential infrastructure, restoring community services, and strengthening long term resilience across the Gulf Coast. Dr. Sengupta holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering from India, an MS and Ph.D. in engineering from the University of New Orleans, and an MBA from the Yale School of Management—bringing a strategic, business driven perspective to technical program leadership and organizational growth.