Team

Anand Agarwal is a professional engineer with over 13 years of experience in design, project management, inspection, feasibility studies, technical report writing, and construction administration. His expertise includes foundations, bulkheads, piers, retaining walls, shoreline stabilization, and marinas. Anand has experience with a wide range of marine projects, while providing support for bridge and geotechnical projects, both in design and construction. He is a WEDG-certified professional, serving on the technical committee on the most recent WEDG 3.0 update, highlighting his expertise in waterfront design. Anand enjoys the variability of the marine projects and looks to meet new and unique challenges along the waterfront.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
The knowledge base of the company and the variety of the clients.

Where are you from?
Queens, NY

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Making connections with your peers in related fields and companies is valuable, even at a junior level, as you’ll be able to grow together and build career bonds.

Alex Haubrich is a naval and coastal engineer by study with technical training in fluid dynamics, marine dynamics, environmental engineering, hull design, total ship design, and naval architecture. He has become proficient in the analysis and design of waterfront structures, assessing the effects of construction over water, regulatory permitting and design of structures such as ferry landings, bulkheads, marinas, piers, floating docks, gangways and shoreline connections. As an engineer-diver, he has performed multiple ASCE condition assessments along the NYC waterfront and MOTEMS underwater inspections in California. Utilizing his knowledge of naval engineering and structural condition assessments, he has worked on the cataloging of port in-water assets and their varying structural conditions through the use of databases for efficient asset management. Alex has worked on projects that included the design of steel, timber and concrete structures above and below the water, assessment of environmental impacts, regulatory permit preparation, condition assessments, and above water and underwater construction support services.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Flexible and dependable.

Where are you from?
Voorhees, NJ

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Don’t rely on email, use that little box on your desk.

A graduate from Stevens Institute of Technology, Connor McKeon is a naval architect and project manager on staff for all things floating. Connor has invaluable experience performing technical tasks in the office as well as field experience in marine construction processes, strategies, and site safety. He has modelled and built concrete barges for equipment and state-of-the-art 700 ft attenuators for marinas, managed contractors across an array of fields, performed analytical environmental and marine transportation studies, conducted marina and start-up business pro-forma reviews, and specializes in logistics and operations, particularly access analysis from land to water. Connor’s experience in construction and operations, his desire to lead, and his admiration for the water excite him in his position with his company and make him an asset in its success.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Two days are never alike.

Where are you from?
New Jersey

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
The smartest people know what they don’t know.

Darryl Zuk is a Project Manager and holds a BS in Architecture from Georgia Institute of Technology and a Master of Architecture from Columbia University. He has over 10 years of experience overseeing the design and construction of marine and infrastructure projects. Prior to joining Indigo River, Darryl oversaw several high-profile waterfront and marine infrastructure projects, while engaging directly with developers, city and state agencies, private clients, and consultants to realize project goals and budget. His duties have included proposal development, project management, permitting, architectural and technical design, estimating, procurement, and construction administration. He also has experience working for the New York City Economic Development Corporation’s (NYCEDC) Capital Division where he managed a portfolio of capital projects totaling $438M aimed at improving New York City’s infrastructure while enhancing the economies of neighborhoods throughout the five boroughs. Darryl has direct experience working under the guidelines set forth in the Waterfront Alliance’s Waterfront Edge Design (WEDG) manual for resilient and accessible waterfront projects and played a key role in determining the eligibility of various projects. In addition, he has presented as an instructor at a CEU-accredited course led by the Waterfront Alliance regarding the WEDG program and how to utilize the design guidelines for shoreline and marine projects.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Whether it be the public or private clients, all of the projects they allow us to work on are transformative in some way and make NYC a better, more resilient city.

Where are you from?
Hudson Valley NY + suburban Atlanta

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
If I ignore my student loan balance, the Chair of Architecture at Georgia Tech advised me to turn down my scholarship and go somewhere else for grad school to get a different perspective on design. I wound up in NYC and have been here ever since.

Annie Boggs is an environmental and land use planner with seven years of experience in the public and private sectors. Her experience in New York City includes managing waterfront permitting applications; managing the preparation of environmental review documents; coordinating with private developers and government representatives; and designing proposal and presentation documents.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Really interesting projects and people.

Where are you from?
Stuart, Florida

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
You are your own best advocate.

Laura Kenny’s approach to planning is rooted in her connection to the water and desire for others to experience similar benefits that she has felt from time spent in nature and on the waterfront. As a Planner, Laura has worked with small, medium-sized, and large governments throughout the tri-state area on waterfront land use assessments, conservation plans, and rezonings. During her time at the New York City Department of City Planning, Laura certified over fifteen lead-agency projects, countless non-lead agency projects and worked on over 100 projects. She was also part of a group that received the Agency’s Outstanding Achievement Award. Laura’s academic background combining the social sciences and natural sciences has created a desire to plan spaces that are beneficial to the natural environment and provide psychological benefits for users of the spaces. Laura is currently pursuing a Master of Business Administration in Sustainability Studies, from St. John’s University in hopes of furthering her knowledge of the environment and processes that impact it. Laura holds a Master of Regional Planning from Cornell University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Everyone’s focus on water-based and water-adjacent work.

Where are you from?
Westfield, NJ

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
No one will be a better advocate for you than you.

Andy Law is a Professional Engineer with 5 years of experience in the consultation of a wide variety of waterfront structures including sheet pile bulkheads, berthing structures, pile supported platforms, piers and retaining walls. His expertise also includes but is not limited to conducting feasibility studies, designing, cost-estimating, permitting, providing construction support services, and analyzing/designing shallow and deep foundation structures along the waterfront. Andy has extensive experience in modeling of deep foundations in singular and group action, as well as shallow foundation on vertical and lateral stability.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Unique characters and broad range of experiences.

Where are you from?
Brooklyn, NY

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
JUST DO IT

Todd Lewis is a registered Landscape Architect, Construction & Field Expert with 25+ years of experience delivering award winning parks, streetscapes, mixed-use, cultural, institutional, and commercial projects for high profile public and private clients locally, regionally, and nationally. Proven team, project, client, and consultant leader with a balance of design and technical strengths, focused on elevating the complete project experience. A collaborative leader adept at balancing the interests and input of owners, designers, contractors, and stakeholders to successfully deliver projects on time and on budget with an eye towards long-term maintenance. Active and engaged mentor, working closely with emerging leaders to infuse knowledge and expertise that elevates projects and provides opportunities for continual learning and professional growth.

Daniel Dennis, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point with a B.S. in Environmental Science, brings a wealth of leadership and logistics expertise from his five years in the U.S. Army. Previously serving as Battalion Logistics Officer from September 2021 to August 2023 Daniel adeptly coordinated sustainment support for seven companies, specializing in planning deployments, divesting property, and executing unit movements. Recognized as the top Unit Movement Officer, Daniel orchestrated the rapid deployment of 700 people along with vehicles and equipment to Germany to assure and defend European allies in response to the Russian aggression in Ukraine. The intermodal nature of this largescale movement showcases his keen understanding of waterfront logistics and its connection to truck, rail, and air transportation. As a former Company Executive Officer in charge of the welfare of 100 Soldiers, Daniel successfully ran day-to-day operations and training for seven sections and two platoons which all served separate functions within the unit. Beyond military accomplishments, Daniel has held leadership roles in environmental and sustainability organizations, reflecting a commitment to waterfront stewardship. With expertise in waterfront logistics, operations, and training, Daniel is a versatile and accomplished military professional poised for excellence in waterfront environments. After transitioning out of his military career Daniel graduated from dive school in February 2024 and brings experience as an ADCI certified diver.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
This company has created an amazing place for me to learn and thrive.

Where are you from?
Orlando, FL

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never settle for mediocrity.

With over five years of dedicated experience in project coordination and management within the development sector, they have made significant contributions to a broad spectrum of industrial, residential, and institutional projects. Their proven expertise in managing costs, coordinating trades, and crafting budgets for multi-million dollar projects from inception to completion is notable. Excelling in fostering collaboration between project teams, design professionals, vendors, and local officials, they ensure projects are completed timely and within budget. A proud Rutgers University alumnus with a Bachelor of Arts in Public & Nonprofit Administration and a minor in Psychology, their unique perspective is further enriched by their origins from the Republic of Georgia. Born in a country with a rich history of navigating environmental challenges, especially in its coastal regions, they bring a distinctive viewpoint on waterfront development, resiliency, and sustainability. This background has deeply influenced their approach to problem-solving, imbuing them with a profound interest in the integrating sustainable practices and resilient infrastructures in project management to mitigate environmental impacts and ensure long-term success.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
The creative and solution-based thinking towards every project.

Where are you from?
Republic of Georgia

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Everything will work out as it should, invest less in worry and more in moving forward.

Ying Jiang brings over 12 years of comprehensive experience working in the Civil and Structural Engineering Industries to Indigo River. A licensed Professional Engineer Ying is a seasoned professional specializing in waterfront projects. Ying also holds certifications as a NYCDEP Licensed Asbestos Inspector and 40-hour HAZWOPER. Ying previously served as a Project Manager/Engineer at Arco Engineering PC in Lyndhurst, NJ. In this role, Ying oversaw structural team’s design, project management, and construction coordination for waterfront initiatives. Prior roles, including Professional Engineer at NY Acorn Engineering PLLC and Principal Engineer/Senior Structural Engineer at Basic Group Corp, underscore Ying’s expertise in waterfront structural design, construction oversight, and project estimation for various commercial and residential projects. Served as
a Senior Civil Engineer at Impact Environmental Closures, where Ying directed engineering groups and managed waterfront projects, Ying consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence and innovative solutions in the dynamic realm of waterfront Civil and Structural Engineering. Holding degrees from Taiyuan University of Technology and Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Ying combines academic rigor with hands-on experience, making her a valuable asset in shaping the future of waterfront engineering projects.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
We exchange each one’s advantage to improve together in group work; we collaborate to solve challenges.

Where are you from?
China

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
“I” is just the concept illusion produced by binary opposition brain, be always help others selflessly which is the way of universe.

Laura Keim is a marine engineer with over 4 years of experience in the design and construction of a variety of waterfront structures including sheet pile bulkheads, pile supported platforms, piers and retaining walls. Laura has had the opportunity to be a part of a variety of waterfront projects through their design, permitting and construction phases. Hailing from the resilient community of Breezy Point, Queens, Laura’s journey into the world of marine engineering was profoundly influenced by the challenges faced by her
hometown in the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy. Driven by a deep-seated commitment to safeguard coastal communities, Laura is dedicated to leveraging her knowledge and expertise to enhance the resilience of shorelines. Her personal connection to Breezy Point serves as a constant reminder of the vital role that marine engineering plays in creating sustainable and robust solutions for coastal areas.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
Favorite thing about the company is the culture and the lack of rigidity that is typical among more old fashioned firms or industries (or even larger companies). Dena and Shea are approachable and are involved with project work. The same goes for project managers. Companywide meetings are a casual and accepting environment that you feel you can speak out in. The opportunity to voice your opinion is not just reserved for project managers or if you have a certain amount of years of experience. The encouragement to follow your passions and research RFP’s for new work types is appreciated and is very inspiring. I also admire the solid female leadership here and the principals asking for genuine constructive feedback on how the company can be better.

Where are you from?
NYC

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
You get what you give.

Alix Pauchet is an architectural designer based in New York City. Prior to joining Indigo River, she worked for various architecture firms in Vermont, New York and Peru. Her work is centered on the intersection of architecture and natural urban infrastructure. She received a Master’s in Environmental Management from Yale’s School of the Environment and a Master in Architecture from Yale’s School of Architecture.

What’s your favorite thing about the company and its clients?
I love how Indigo River blends creative, forward-thinking solutions with practical, sustainable approaches. Our clients share that vision, which makes every project exciting and future-focused while staying realistic about present needs.

Where are you from?
Meudon, France

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
From a college professor and architect I’ve collaborated with over the years: ‘Measure twice, cut once’

Inspired by the complexity of urban systems, Athena is drawn to the intersection between the natural and built environment at multiple scales: regional, infrastructural, architectural, and human. Originally from Kentucky, her formative years were spent exploring the waterfront landscapes of the Ohio River Valley. Driven by her longtime interest in the impact of place, identity, and geography on the creative process, as an architect, her work is grounded in extensive research and local site analysis which drives her design process, allowing her to create projects that resonate with their community. In 2019 she participated in the AIANY Civic Leadership Program, organizing an educational session on Waterfront Social Equity at the Brooklyn Army Terminal.

Where are you from?
Kentucky

What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Keep on the sunny side of life.