Dr. Michael Barr Email & Phone Number

Kansas City, Mo, Us

Kansas City, Mo, Us

- Led the strategic planning and execution of research initiatives, oversaw a portfolio of 5-10 high-impact projects with combined budgets of over $10M annually, and supported organizational innovation and scientific discovery.- Managed multiple cross-functional research teams and support staff to ensure timely reporting to government partners while aligning our results with their goals and regulatory requirements.- Managed collaborations with government agencies and aligned bio-defense strategies to national health security priorities and defense objectives.- Led a research division of 13 PhD-level scientists and engineers studying the effects of electromagnetic waves on biological systems.

Clarksville, Tn, Us

- Designed and implemented curriculum for courses in business and information technology, incorporating the latest industry trends, academic research, and practical applications.- Instructed over 1,000 graduate and undergraduate students in business and management information systems during 11 years with the College of Business. - Led two courses, one undergraduate and one graduate, through the Quality Matters (QM) certification process while ensuring high-quality content and alignment with course learning objectives.

Leavenworth, Ks, Us

- Facilitated interactive classroom discussions and case studies, encouraging critical thinking and problem-solving among diverse student groups.- Assessed student performance through exams, projects, and presentations while providing constructive feedback to foster academic growth and subject mastery.- Designed and instructed a modern cryptography course for the Cybersecurity undergraduate degree program, supporting the development of a university-wide Cybersecurity Center of Excellence.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

- Achieved the elite Portfolio Management Professional (PfMP) certification from the Project Management Institute (PMI) in 2020, with less than 1,200 credential holders at the time globally. - Coordinated and coached senior leadership and external partners to define strategic objectives for Research & Development, contributing to a 15-year modernization roadmap for Army Command & Control (C2).- Oversaw developing and testing emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and augmented/virtual/ mixed reality applications while ensuring their successful integration into future combat systems.- Led teams of as many as 20 cybersecurity professionals who were responsible for securing multiple classified and unclassified military networks and information systems according to the National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF).- Developed and implemented comprehensive cybersecurity programs aligned with Department of Defense (DoD) standards, ensuring the training compliance of over 1,000 personnel.- Planned and integrated secure communication networks for over 5,000 personnel across multiple military installations, ensuring the successful execution of five Army Warfighter Exercises annually.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to deploy communications and simulation systems in joint and multinational exercises that accurately replicate real-world scenarios, facilitating realistic training environments for soldiers.- Trained and mentored many junior officers and civilians during a 20-year career, increasing team capacity to manage complex projects and improving project success rates.- Led company-sized elements of 130+ soldiers and platoons of 35+ soldiers during tactical operations worldwide, ensuring mission success in high-stress environments while maintaining 100% accountability of personnel and equipment valued at more than $50M.

Annapolis, Md, Us

- Conducted comprehensive reviews of online and blended courses for quality and provided actionable feedback to enhance course design and student engagement.- Served as the team chair on multiple reviews, facilitating consensus among team members and ensuring compliance with assessment standards.- Presented findings and recommendations to faculty and academic committees, contributing to curriculum development efforts and ensuring alignment with accreditation standards.

Randolph Afb, Tx, Us

- Installed, maintained, and repaired ground-based radio communication systems including HF, VHF, UHF, and satellite radios ensuring a 98% uptime for mission-critical operations at Langley Air Force Base and the Langley/NASA Research Center.- Coordinated with aircraft and ground personnel to provide real-time communication support and seamless command and control during training exercises and operational deployments.

Doctorate, Business Administration

Graduate Certificate, Executive Presence

Master Of Arts - Ma, Information Technology Management (Itm)

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science