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Barry Kirby

Go-getter · DISC type d
Managing Director at K Sharp Ltd
📍 Kidwelly, Wales, United Kingdom

Barry Kirby is the Managing Director of K Sharp Ltd, a Human Factors consultancy. A Chartered Engineer and Ergonomist, he is the former President of the Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors (CIEHF). People who have worked with him describe him as dedicated, enthusiastic, and pragmatic.

Barry hosts the "1202, The Human Factors Podcast, " where he explores various topics within his field. He is passionate about building a global community for Human Factors professionals, encouraging connection and knowledge sharing. He frequently attends major industry events like DSEI to connect with peers.

His undergraduate thesis at the Royal Military College of Science was titled: "A Multimedia family tree for Mr M Norris. "

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Experience
13 Years
Current Role
Managing Director
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Kidwelly, Wales, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Barry shows up

Self-Confident
Vision Oriented
Direct & Candid

They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value. They care equally about the product and its potential impact.

Priorities

Topics Barry cares about

Human Factors
As a consultant, former CIEHF President, and podcast host on the subject, this is his core professional and personal passion, with a focus on adding value to projects.
Defence & Security
His work on the Skynet 6 programme and regular attendance at defence events like DSEI highlight his deep involvement and expertise in this sector.
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Career

Work history

12-2011
Managing Director
K Sharp Ltd
10-2024
Comms & PR Committee - Social Media Coordinator
IEA - International Ergonomics Association
3-2022 - 6-2025
Skynet 6 Human Factors Integration (HFI) Lead
Strategic Command
4-2024 - 4-2025
Past President
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
4-2019 - 4-2025
Council Member and Trustee
Chartered Institute of Ergonomics and Human Factors
In the press

Media appearances

K Sharp Owner Barry Kirby and the 1202 – Human Factors Podcast. Featured in K Sharp Ltd. Blog
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Barry Kirby – Managing Director Profile. Featured in K Sharp Ltd.
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Education
1997 - 2000
BEng(Hons)
RMCS, Shrivenham
1995 - 1997
A Levels
Welbeck College
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

d

Dominance (D)

Dominance (D) reflects how goal and task oriented a person is, and their ability to accomplish results irrespective of how demanding the circumstances might be. Those scoring high tend to be motivated by winning, competition, and success.

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