Naresh Kumar Katakam is a civil and environmental engineer with over 10 years of experience in construction management, infrastructure projects, and environmental engineering. He holds an M.Tech in Environmental Engineering from IIT Kharagpur and a BE in Civil Engineering. He is currently a Senior Manager of HSE at Adani Ports, where he oversees environmental functions and projects across multiple locations. Prior to this, he held positions managing projects, HSE functions, and obtaining environmental clearances for various organizations. He has extensive experience in areas such as construction, tendering, quality control, safety management, and environmental impact assessment.

1. NARESH KUMAR KATAKAM
Address: C-303, Shrinath Avenue, Chandlodia, Ahmedabad, Gujarat - 382481
Mobile: +91 - 9099005377, Email: nareshkumarkatakam@hotmail.com
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Highly motivated and qualified Civil & Environmental Engineer with solid experience in Construction Management & Environment
Management. An effective communicator and team leader ensure the timely project completion.
ACADEMIC PROFILE
• M.Tech in Environmental Engineering and Management from Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Kharagpur, West
Bengal, 2008.
• BE in Civil Engineering from Guru Nanak Dev Engineering College, Bidar, Karnataka, 2005.
PUBLICATION
“Characterization of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) and a proposed management plan for Kharagpur, West Bengal, India”. (Can be
view at: http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0921344908002012).
PROJECTS HANDLED
• CIVIL Engineering in Execution of High Raise Buildings, Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex, Container Freight Stations,
Logistics Hubs, Aseptic package unit, Small/ Medium Scale Industries, Port & Harbor Constructions, Dedicated Freight
Corridors, Effluent Treatment Plant, Sewage Treatment Plant, Duplex Houses & Office Buildings.
• Environmental Engineering & Management of Greenfield and Brownfield Ports & Harbor Projects, Hazardous Chemical
Storage & Handling, Ro – Ro Jetties, Bulk & Break Bulk Cargo, Coal Cargo, Container Cargo, Clean Development
Mechanism, STP & ETP’s and Organizational system formation, updating & implementation of ISO – 14001 / OHSAS-
18001certification.
CAREER HISTORY: 10-years’ experience record of successful completion of all phases of construction, infrastructure and
environmental projects.
• From May 2012 to till date working in a capacity of Senior Manager – HSE with M/s. Adani Ports & SEZ Limited,
Ahmedabad reporting to Vice President (IAS officer).
• From May 2011 to April 2012 worked in a capacity of Manager – Projects & HSE at M/s. PMC Projects (India) Private
Limited, Ahmedabad (Adani Group) reporting to Vice President (IAS officer).
• From June 2010 to April 2011 worked in a capacity of Deputy General Manager (HOD) – Projects at M/s. Andhra Pradesh
Trade Promotion Corporation (APTPC), Government of Andhra Pradesh, Hyderabad reporting to VC & MD (IAS
officer).
• From June 2008 to June 2010 worked in a capacity of Associate Consultant – Climate Change & Sustainability Services at
M/s. Ernst & Young Private Limited, Hyderabad reporting to Senior Manager.
• From January 2006 to July 2006 worked in a capacity of Engineer – Projects at M/s. Aliens Group Infra Private Limited,
Hyderabad reporting to Site General Manager.
• From May 2005 to December 2005 worked in a capacity of Quality Control Engineer – Projects at M/s. Andhra Pradesh
Tourism Department, Hyderabad reporting to Executive Engineer.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
• Heading and assisting the overall HSE function of M/s. Adani Ports across 06 locations with continuous improvement and
achieving excellence through a team of 11 Environmental Executives.
• Heading and assisting all the infrastructure projects of M/s. APTPC and execution & commissioning at 03 locations with
team size of 20 Civil Engineers.
• Assisting the overall site execution team size of 80 to 100 people at M/s. Aliens project.

2. MAJOR ACOMPLISHMENTS IN CURRENT & PAST EMPLOYMENT
• Construction & Commissioning of Container Freight Station, Logistic Hub, Aseptic Package Unit of M/s. APTPC,
Residential Apartment of M/s. Aliens Group Infra Private Limited and Multi-Purpose Cultural Complex of M/s. Andhra
Pradesh Tourism Department.
• Tender Documents Preparation, Technical & Financial Evaluation Committee Member & Issuance of LOI for APTPC
Endada and RK beach projects.
• Due diligence done for three major acquisitions by M/s. Adani Ports and continuous support extended for Business
Development team for new acquisitions and expansion of existing port projects.
• Liaising with Nodal agency such as Central Government, State Government and Scientific Institutes.
• Complete Site Investigation for finalising Private Railway Line for M/s. Hazira Infrastructure Private Limited.
• Obtained Environmental & CRZ Clearances for M/s. Adani Hazira Port Private Limited, M/s. Hazira Infrastructure Private
Limited, M/s. Adani Petronet (Dahej) Port Private Limited, M/s. Adani Vizag Coal Terminal Private Limited, M/s. Adani
Mormugao Port Terminal Private Limited from Ministry of Environment Forest & Climate Change and Obtained Consents
from various State Pollution Control Boards.
• Managing all Environmental aspects on a challenging Ports & Harbor, Railway projects. Liaising with Internal & External
departments, creating and maintaining Environmental processes and procedures.
• In Civil & Environment field’s technical support extended to legal department at M/s. APTPC and M/s. Adani Ports on on-
going PILs, NGT cases and successfully closed the cases.
• Implementation of HSE management systems from initial level to business excellence and maintenance of IMS audits for
ISO 14001, OHSAS-18001 certification.
• Addressed & closed Comptroller & Auditor General (CAG) audit queries at M/s. APTPC.
• Successfully registered two projects of M/s. Coastal Projects Private Limited with UNFCCC for obtaining CDM benefits.
ROLES & RESPOSIBILITIES IN CURRENT & PAST EMPLOYEMENT
• Site Investigation & Due diligence for new acquisitions.
• Tender document preparation & technical evaluation.
• Timely commissioning of projects with in approved budget.
• Material Management & Quality checks of the material procured.
• Independent Engineer for Concessioners and Nodal Agencies.
• Site mobilization & obtaining statutory clearances for projects.
• Responsible for Safety during construction phase.
• Coordinating for Public Hearing, Obtaining Environmental Clearance, CRZ Clearance, Consent to Operate, Consent to
Establishment & Amendments for upcoming projects.
• Technical studies such as Pre-Feasibility Studies, Environmental Impact Assessment, Environmental Management Plan,
Emergency Response and Disaster Management Plans, Hazop, Quantitative Risk Assessment Studies, Modelling Studies, Oil
Spill Contingency Plan.
• Regular Environmental monitoring & Compliance for Greenfield, Brownfield & Operational port projects.
• Preparation of Project Design Documents and Project Concept Notes for Obtaining Clean Development Mechanism (CDM)
benefits to Clients.
KEY SKILLS IN:
• Strategic and operational planning and management of all aspects, including staff, clients and budgets, for teams within
Workplace Services.
• Construction Management of turnkey projects, Project Management, Contract Management & Quality Control, Risk
Management, Technical Advisory, Engineering Project Control, Environment and Safety Management.
• Well versed in construction/demolition project coordination and sequencing.

3. CERTIFICATION COURSES
• NEBOSH International General Certificate in Occupational Safety and Health, U.K
• Managing Safety organized by M/s. DuPont Sustainable Solutions
• National Workshop on Disaster Management organized by M/s. National Safety Council
• Programme on Environment Impact Assessment – Good Practices organized by M/s. Administrative Staff College of India
LANGUAGES KNOWN : English, Hindi & Telugu.
PERSONAL PROFILE
• Date of Birth : 18th
July 1983
• Gender : Male
• Marital Status : Married
• Passport No : K 9366706
• Permanent Address : H.No: 9-16, Laxmi Ganapathi Colony, Post GSI,
Nagole, Hyderabad, 500068.
OTHER INFORMATION : Relocation plans – Anywhere in India & Abroad