His experience spans a number of leading technology companies, including Xerox and Oracle. Veerasamy is an expert in databases and has authored sections of a leading database textbook. His significant contributions in the startup phases of distance learning companies include responsibility for course development activities and coordinating the efforts of faculty course developers, multimedia production assistants and graduate student assistants. He brings his deep background in computer science education and strong experience in developing software systems to help develop online computer education to its full potential.

Veerasamy received his doctorate in computer science from Georgia Tech. His scholarly work in databases has been well-cited.