A N Prakash, BE (Civil), MTech (Structures) is a pioneer of Construction Project Management in India, with a professional journey spanning over five decades across India, East Africa, and the Middle East.

He introduced the concept of Construction Project Management in the Indian context, laying the foundation for a more structured, process-oriented approach to project execution. Today, his firm A N Prakash Construction Project Management Consultants Private Limited is nationally recognized for its contribution to the building industry.

Mr Prakash has guided and trained numerous engineers and project managers. He founded the School of Construction Management Excellence to institutionalize this effort. He has co-authored influential papers such as Emergent Project Management (IJPM), Fostering a Culture of Knowledge Sharing (HICSS), and An Ontological Framework for CPM Systems (PMI India Conference). He is a Fellow of RICS and ACCE (India), and a Member of PMI (USA), ASCE, and ICI.