Barry Cole is a LSSBB with 40+ years of experience leading cross-functional teams in engineering, design, research & development (R&D), manufacturing, O&M, evaluation, project management and program implementation from concept development through decommissioning. With extensive experience in systems lifecycle management, he has participated in, developed and lead numerous major first-of-a-kind projects including: submarines, surface combatants and logistics support ships for the US Navy; mini-van and cab-forward automobiles for Chrysler; laser welding and fiber-optic lighting; and low-cost, high efficiency heat exchangers and power plant designs for commercialization of OTEC. For 33-years he supported US Navy shipbuilding and IT programs (achieved Level 3 Acquisition Professional certification) for which he was awarded two AEGIS Excellence Awards and the US Navy Meritorious Civilian Service medal. Key traits include:
- Possesses and displays outstanding leadership, communication, presentation and interpersonal skills.
- Published author, project management professor, and patent-holding inventor.
- Respected, skilled and proven problem solver with extensive history of leading and managing teams
- Experienced in all aspects of program implementation from conception through decommissioning.
- Proven track record in leading cross-functional, multi-discipline teams in design, development and launch of first-of-a-kind business and technology solutions, driving greater efficiencies, lower costs, increased margins, and improved product delivery times.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Strategic Business Planning
- Organizational Design and Development
- Process Management
- Performance Measurement
- Cross-Functional Team Building, Management & Leadership
- Program and Project Planning & Execution
- Process Improvement & Change Management
- Problem Solving/Risk Assessment
- Decision Making
- Development and Implementation of Standards
- Cost Reduction & Avoidance
- Project Budgeting & Scheduling
- Financial Plan Development
- Financial & Contract Negotiations
- Multi-site Operations
- LEAN Six Sigma Methodologies/Design for Six Sigma
- Total Quality Management
- Training and Leadership Development
- Facilitating
- Supplier Base Development & Retention
- Innovation & Patenting
- Mentoring
- Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative
- SBIR/STTR/MANTECH