Bari Barr
Director
Bari Barr is an accomplished business and integration architect with over 30 years of experience driving transformational change across diverse industries. As the Director at Impact Advisors, Bari leverages her deep expertise in enterprise portfolio management, business process optimization, and large-scale technology implementation to help clients achieve their strategic objectives.
Professional Overview
Bari is a seasoned leader known for her ability to navigate complex organizational challenges and deliver sustainable business improvements. She possesses a unique blend of technical acumen and business acumen, enabling her to bridge the gap between IT and cross-functional teams. Bari's areas of specialization include project and portfolio management, business process reengineering, and the implementation of enterprise-wide software solutions.
Experience Summary
Current Role
As the Director at Impact Advisors, Bari is responsible for leading strategic advisory engagements and overseeing the successful delivery of complex, multi-year transformation initiatives. She collaborates closely with C-suite executives to align technology investments with organizational goals, while driving operational efficiencies and enhancing the client's competitive position.
Under Bari's leadership, Impact Advisors has successfully completed several high-profile projects, including the implementation of a cloud-based ERP system that streamlined finance and supply chain operations for a Fortune 500 manufacturing client, resulting in a 25% reduction in administrative costs.
Career Progression
Prior to joining Impact Advisors, Bari held various leadership roles, including Associate Director at CrossVue and CrossCountry Consulting, where she specialized in portfolio management and business integration. She also served as the Senior Manager of Portfolio at Collaborative Solutions, LLC, and the West Region PMO Leader at DayNine (acquired by Accenture), where she led large-scale, enterprise-wide technology implementations.
Earlier in her career, Bari gained valuable experience as an IT Application Manager at DaVita, a leading healthcare provider, and as a Quality Assurance Specialist at Insurance Data Resources. Her diverse background has equipped her with a deep understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing organizations in a wide range of industries.
Academic Background
Bari holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Colorado Boulder, where she graduated cum laude. She is also a certified Project Management Professional (PMP) and a Certified Scrum Master (CSM), demonstrating her commitment to professional development and the application of best practices in project management and agile methodologies.
Areas of Expertise
- Enterprise portfolio management
- Business process optimization and reengineering
- Large-scale technology implementation and integration
- Cross-functional collaboration and change management
- Data-driven decision making and performance optimization
Professional Impact
Throughout her career, Bari has been recognized for her ability to drive tangible business results. At DayNine, she led the successful implementation of a cloud-based HR and payroll system that improved operational efficiency and enhanced employee experience, resulting in a 15% increase in employee satisfaction.
As the Senior Manager of Portfolio at Collaborative Solutions, LLC, Bari spearheaded the development of a centralized project management office that enabled the organization to improve resource allocation, accelerate project delivery, and increase customer satisfaction by 20%.
Conclusion
Bari Barr is a seasoned business and integration architect with a proven track record of delivering transformational change and driving sustainable business improvements. Her extensive experience, coupled with her strong leadership skills and technical expertise, make her a valuable asset to the Impact Advisors team. Bari is committed to helping clients navigate the complex and ever-evolving business landscape and achieve their strategic objectives.