Uma Upadhyay
Founder | Principal | 20+ Years of Global Engineering Experience | IIT Roorkee | M.Tech
Our Team
The people behind our engineering excellence — a globally distributed team of specialists.
15–35 years experience
Close to every project
Working Globally
People First
A Team Built for Engineering Excellence
At WaterFirst, our people are the foundation of every successful project. We bring together experienced engineers, designers, BIM specialists, GIS professionals, and project managers who work collaboratively to solve complex infrastructure challenges.
Our multidisciplinary teams combine technical expertise with a shared commitment to quality, innovation, and accountability. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration, we ensure that every project benefits from diverse perspectives and industry-leading knowledge.
From concept development to project delivery, our professionals remain focused on providing reliable, efficient, and future-ready solutions that create lasting value for our clients worldwide.
Process to automation
Process, mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and automation engineering.
Design through operations
Experience that carries from drawing board to running plant.
Founder-led
IIT Roorkee alumna with 20+ years in civil and environment experience.
20
Years founder experience
15–35
Years across the team
5%
Client retention rate
360°
Design to operations
Experience in the field.
We hire engineers who want ownership of the technical outcome. See open roles
Surekha Kakade
Business Development Director | 15+ Years Experience | Master's in HRM | ACE
Gurdeep Singh
Senior Technical Specialist | 30+ Years in Mining & Environmental Solutions | IIT (ISM) | PhD.
Mahima Kansal
AI & Remote Monitoring Expert | 5+ Years in Industrial AI Solutions | PhD. in AI
Hemraj Panchal
Senior Technical Specialist | Over 39+Years of Experience in Water & Wastewater Engineering
Dr. TNN Rao
Senior Technical Specialist | 30+ Years in Water & Wastewater Engineering | PhD.