Barry Lawler   Bio

Summary

A Program Manager / Consultant with extensive experience leading multi-million dollar process improvement and technology application programs. Hands-on experience in marketing, engineering, manufacturing, systems and finance in several countries enhances ability to communicate and relate with customers, cross functional teams and technology providers. Special expertise in clarifying strategies, developing new concepts and processes applying technology for productivity improvement and strategic advantage. Accomplishments include information systems portfolio management, selection and implementation in U.S., U.K. and Japan; strategic planning and program development for automotive, engine and heavy equipment turnarounds; quality and greenfield plant planning and implementation for GE in US and South Africa

Professional Experience

Pinnacle Associates,                    2000 to present

o   Associate

Electronic Data Systems,                 1990 to 2001

o     Managing Consultant, Program Manager

        -  Global Supply Chain Management for GM

        -  National Sales System for GM Japan

        -  Product Life Cycle Management

        -  Body and die design and manufacture

Oshkosh Truck Corporation,             1988 - 1990

o     Vice President, Systems and processes.

General Electric Company                  1979 - 1988

o     Manager, Integrated Systems , GE Industrial Products, Canada

o     Manager, Advanced Manufacturing, CAM and Quality,  GE Locomotive 

o     Manager, Control Products Marketing, Engineering and Manufacture, GE South Africa

Ramsey Engineering Co.,      1965-70  & 1977-79

o     General Manager -South African Operations

o     Technical Consultant, St. Paul, MN

BTR South Africa Pty Ltd.                 1974-1977

o      Managing Director, Victor Kent  (Joint Venture with Eaton  Corp.)

Education

G D E ( M.B.A equivalent.)

o   University of Witwatersrand, South Africa

M.S., Cybernetics (Control Systems)

o    University of Kansas 

B.S., Engineering, 

o    University of Witwatersrand, South Africa cum laude

Project Management Professional (Certified with PMI)  

Senior Member Society of Manufacturing Engineers

Professional Engineer (lapsed)