Barry grew up in Haberfield, attending Fort Street high school in his teenage years.  Later he lived in Denistone East for 19 years and he then moved to Beecroft where he has been a resident for the last. 10 years.

 

Barry entered the telecommunications industry in the 1980s.  Starting with technical work, he advanced over the years to take up positions as project manager and operations manager.  In the 1990s he ran his own business for a number of years and after completing a management diploma, he worked for other organisations in various managerial roles before returning to operating his own small business again.