Rahul C. Thakkar

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DISC Type : Dc

President at BAE Systems OneArc

Washington DC-Baltimore Area, United States

Overview

Rahul C. Thakkar is the President of BAE Systems OneArc, leading a global team delivering synthetic environments for defense. His career spans leadership roles at AWS, Boeing, and DreamWorks Animation, with deep expertise in simulation, aerospace, and cloud technologies. A prolific inventor with over 64 patents, he holds a Masters from Utah State University.

Born in the UK and raised in Mumbai, Rahul was immersed in the arts from a young age through his father, a director and actor. He has interests in painting, writing, and acting. Today, he resides in Virginia with his wife and family, balancing his demanding career with his personal life and creative pursuits.

He is an Academy Award recipient for Scientific and Technical Achievement for his work on the DreamWorks Animation Media Review System.

Personality Overview

Objective Thinker

Quality Focused

Demanding

They take a lot of pride in personal achievements.  More than the product, they care about the impact of the product. They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.

Topics They Care About

Simulation Technology
He is President of BAE Systems OneArc, a leader in synthetic environments, and previously led the launch of AWS SimSpace Weaver, a large-scale cloud simulation service.
Aerospace & Defense
His current role is centered on defense technology, and he previously held executive positions at Boeing, focusing on digital transformation and cloud products for unmanned aerial systems.
Digital Transformation
He has a proven track record of delivering digital transformation for business growth, notably during his tenure as an Executive Director at Boeing.

Media Appearances

Rahul Thakkar Appointed President at BAE Subsidiary Bohemia Interactive Simulations. Featured in GovConWire

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BISim Names Rahul C. Thakkar Its New President. Featured in BISimulations.com (Bohemia Interactive Simulations)

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Bohemia Interactive Simulations Names Thakkar President. Featured in AFCEA Signal Media

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Work History

7-2023
President at BAE Systems OneArc
7-2023 - 11-2025
President at Bohemia Interactive Simulations
4-2021 - 7-2023
Director / General Manager - AWS Simulation Technologies & AWS Geospatial at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
8-2015 - 10-2020
Executive Director (IT&Digital Analytics) at Boeing
1-2014 - 7-2015
VP R&D at Brivo

Education

Master’s Degree from Utah State University
Bachelor’s Degree from University of Mumbai

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Insights For Selling To Rahul C.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Objectively showcase the impact that your product creates
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending time doing small talk
  • Hold your ground without indulging in one-upmanship

DONT's

  • Don’t focus on process and rules, give the impression of being a ‘gets it done’ person
  • Do not back off when challenged, respond with a confident, objective answer instead
  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Rahul C. is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Rahul C.

  • If they are not convinced, they will say no without any hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Rahul C. move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Rahul C. take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Rahul C.

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