Gopal Akilla

Gopal Akilla is an accomplished professional in the field of chemical engineering with extensive experience in technical advisory and business development. Currently serving as the Chief Technical Advisor for Business Development Support at KBR, Inc. since January 2024, Gopal is recognized internationally for enhancing the company's reputation through comprehensive proposal support and effective client negotiation strategies. Previous roles include Director of SDA Technology at Wood, where expertise in refinery unit configuration and optimization studies was provided, and Senior Specialist in SDA Technology at Amec Foster Wheeler, offering guidance on feasibility studies and engineering deliverables. Gopal's career also includes significant contributions to KBR and Fluor Canada in various engineering positions, building a solid foundation in process technology and cross-functional team leadership. Gopal holds a B.Tech in Chemical Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Warangal.