Infrastructure & Design Strategist | Project Management Veteran
D. K. Rustagi is a veteran design and project management expert with over 40 years of experience across infrastructure, sustainable architecture, landscape design, and services engineering. As an Advisory Leader at IIRIS, he brings a deep, cross-disciplinary understanding of strategic execution, built environment solutions, and resource-efficient infrastructure delivery.
Having worked with reputed corporates across India and abroad, Rustagi is known for his ability to lead large-scale, cross-functional teams, aligning them with strategic project goals. He combines aesthetic sensibility with functional precision, often leading innovation in sustainable and climate-responsive designs.
A mentor and hands-on strategist, he excels in guiding teams through complex delivery frameworks, integrating financial management, HR dynamics, and technology adaptation to transform concepts into resilient, future-ready structures.
Academic and Professional Credentials
- Expert – Project Planning, Landscape Design, and Sustainable Systems
- Senior Consultant – Infrastructure, Design, Services Integration
- Specialist – Strategic Execution and Technical Advisory
- Leadership – Corporate & International Project Management Teams
- Practitioner – Resource Optimisation, Client-Side Engineering
Industry Contributions
- 40+ Years – Infrastructure & Design Expertise
- Core Leadership – High-impact Projects (Public & Private Sector)
- Known for – Adaptive Strategy, Team Mentorship, Cross-functional Alignment
- Strength – Combining Aesthetics with Structural Viability
- Advisor – Climate-smart Design and Built Environment Sustainability