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Kalla, Hari

Associate Administrator for Infrastructure

In July 2019, Hari Kalla was selected for SES position of Associate Administrator for Infrastructure with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA).  As the Associate Administrator for Infrastructure, Hari serves as a member of FHWA's leadership team and participates in developing strategic initiatives that have broad national impact upon the Agency and the Nation's transportation system. 


Prior to this position, Hari served as the Associate Administrator for Research, Development, and Technology where he provided executive oversight to FHWA's national highway research and technology programs.  Prior to his most recent appointment, Hari served in the SES position of Director, Office of Preconstruction, Construction, and Pavements within the Office of Infrastructure.  In this role, Hari provided national leadership in pavement technology and construction engineering to FHWA Headquarters and field offices, state and local governments, industry, and academia.


Hari joined FHWA in 2001 as a Transportation Specialist within the Office of Safety and has held a variety of progressively responsible roles, including Team Leader in the Office of Safety, Team Leader in the Office of Operations, and Director of the Center for Accelerating Innovation.  Hari holds a Master's Degree in Civil Engineering from the State University of New York and a Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering from the University of Jodhpur. 

 




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