Obtaining B. Tech and M. Tech from NITK Surathkal Mangalore, Mr. M. Srinagesh Hegde has grown to become an renowned engineer all over. He has undertaken planning, designing and preparation of plans, estimate and supervision of construction works for various projects ranging from residential buildings, commercial buildings, industrial buildings, hotels, etc. throughout India. He has been practicing as an architect since 1982, and has been an approved valuer for land and building for the department of Income Tax and Wealth Tax and also for many banks. Apart from Indian projects, Mr. Hegde has planned some buildings in the gulf countries too.

Son of Mambettu Late Srinivasa Hegde and Smt. Late Mijarguttu Rathnavathi Hegde, Srinagesh Hegde is a leading hotelier - the Director of Swadesh Group of Hotels, which has branches in Mumbai, Mangalore and Udupi.

Various organizations in recognition of his achievements have showered several awards on him. To name a few - Gold Medal for Architectural work. 'Vikas Ratna', ‘Udyog Excellence’, ‘Arch Excellence Award’,‘Hindhu Rathna Award’ Etc,.....

Mr. Srinagesh leads an active life and engages himself in the activities of public organizations like schools, clubs, temples. He is the president of Udupi Consulting civil engineers and Architects Association and also the Ex - President of NITK ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (Mangalore Chapter) Surathkal, Mangalore.

His happy family is the reason behind his success story. Soul mate Geetha is a constant support in all his endeavours. With son Dr. Nikrish and daughter Shreetha, they make an ideal family. Wife Geetha, a graduate from Mumbai comes from a family of hoteliers, thus adding expertise to his experience.