Biju Parakkal
About Biju Parakkal
Biju Parakkal is a Proposal Manager at General Atomics with extensive experience in leading proposal development for government and commercial sectors. He has held various engineering and management roles at notable companies, including Solar Turbines and Woodward, Inc.
Work at General Atomics
Biju Parakkal has been serving as a Proposal Manager at General Atomics since 2016. In this role, he is responsible for leading the development of proposals for government and commercial sectors. His work involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure that proposals meet technical and strategic requirements. He actively informs upper management about the status of multiple proposals, which helps in mitigating project risks and managing issues effectively.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Management
Prior to his current role, Biju Parakkal accumulated extensive experience in various engineering and management positions. He worked at Solar Turbines as Principal Business Development Manager for 15 years, where he focused on business development strategies. His earlier roles include Senior Program Manager at Rockwell Automation, Service Engineer at Baker Hughes, and Senior Customer Support Engineer at Emerson. Each position contributed to his expertise in proposal management and project execution.
Education and Expertise
Biju Parakkal holds a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electrical Engineering from Karnataka Law College, Dharwad, which he completed from 1988 to 1992. He also studied at Cisco College for one year from 2002 to 2003. Additionally, he pursued management studies at San Diego State University from 2018 to 2019. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering principles and management practices.
Security Clearance and Proposal Development
Biju Parakkal possesses a secret security clearance, which is crucial for handling sensitive government proposals. His role as Proposal Manager involves utilizing advanced engineering principles and techniques to ensure the technical validity of proposals. He has played a key role in engaging with contracts during the negotiation phase of multi-million dollar awards, contributing to revenue growth and the development of new products.