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Rob Appleby

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Director of Core Infrastructure at Simmons Bank
📍 Springfield, Missouri, United States

Rob is the Director of Core Infrastructure at Simmons Bank, responsible for the seamless operation of the companys technology backbone, including networks, telecom, servers, and storage. Colleagues describe him as a dedicated, professional, and enthusiastic leader with deep technical expertise, particularly with the Cisco technology stack, who has progressed through several roles at the bank.

Outside of his technology career, Rob is a passionate aviator. He holds a Sport Pilot certification and is also a Certified Repairman Inspector for Experimental Powered Parachutes. His interests include the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and following the St. Louis Cardinals.

Unique fact: Rob is certified to inspect experimental powered parachutes, highlighting a deep, hands-on expertise in aviation.

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Experience
20 Years
Current Role
Director of Core Infrastructure
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Springfield, Missouri, United States
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Priorities

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Core Infrastructure
As Director, he is directly responsible for the health and performance of the bank's foundational technology infrastructure, including networks, servers, and storage.
Cisco Networking
Recommendations highlight his deep expertise in the Cisco stack, and he has actively recruited for Cisco experts, indicating its importance in his environment.
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Career

Work history

11-2022
Director of Core Infrastructure
Simmons Bank
2-2020 - 11-2022
Manager of Network Operations
Simmons Bank
4-2015 - 2-2020
Network Administrator III
Simmons Bank
12-2014 - 4-2015
Systems Administrator
Liberty Bank
12-2014 - 12-2014
Systems Administrator
Southern Bank
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Education
2013 - 2013
Hypnotist Basic Course
Hypnosis Motivation Institute
Cisco SISE 3.0
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