Kartheek Thalakanti, PE, PMP, is a highly experienced engineer specializing in process and facilities engineering with a focus on midstream projects, including the design of pipelines and various station types. Currently serving as the Lead Process Engineer at Arion, Kartheek has previously held key roles at DORIS Group, Mott MacDonald, EDG, AMEC, and Petro Project Engineering, Inc., where responsibilities included team leadership, technical support, and project scope development. Kartheek's extensive project experience spans notable clients such as Chevron, HESS, and Shell Lubricants, contributing to significant developments in the oil and gas sector. Kartheek holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from Lamar University and a Bachelor of Technology in Chemical Engineering from Jawaharlal Nehru Technological University.