Gaired earned his Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering from Cornell University in 2016. Following that, he worked for Union County, North Carolina as a water resource engineer. His primary role in that position was to direct water conservation efforts for the county.  In fall 2018, he began study with David Chandler in Syracuse University’s Civil & Environmental Engineering program to further his understanding of storm water management and green infrastructure.  He currently works with Caitlin Eger, researching the efficiency of green infrastructure in preventing runoff. He is also focusing on the effectiveness of renewable energy.