Bob Simmons, Ph.D.

Experience

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  SEI Investments

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1997

  Sr. Activity Leader

  Led Software Asset Management team and Operations Efficiency efforts for Wealth Management applications.

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  First Card

  Jan 1997 - Jan 1999

  Sr. Project Lead

  Led software development projects and operational support for legacy replacement credit card system.

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  Metavante

  Oct 1999 - Sept 2004

  Senior Application Development Manager

  • Led the Application Service Delivery Team providing 24x7 support for Wealth Management Applications including Trust Accounting and Participant Record Keeping applications handling over $500 Billion in assets• Implemented efficiency projects saving division $30,000+/month in processing costs.• Designed, programmed and implemented Service Level Goals and Measurements for entire development department • Selected as one of thirteen Metavante employees to receive professional facilitation training in order to lead Break-Thru (GE Work Out) sessions, reducing cost of hiring external consultants to perform facilitation roles• Facilitated multiple Break-Thru projects with 30+ employees addressing key business customer care initiatives• Supported in-house and purchased ASP applications running on MVS, UNIX, and NT platforms written in .NET Framework, COBOL, DELPHI, and JAVA Show less

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  University of Phoenix

  Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  Faculty Practitioner

  Taught courses in IT, Management, and BusinessLead Adjunct IT Faculty responsible for hiring, evaluating, and mentoring new faculty

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  Cardinal Stritch University & University of Phoenix

  Sept 2004 - Dec 2007

  • Served as Information Systems and Technology Area Campus Chair for University of Phoenix's Wisconsin Campus, responsible for faculty selection and mentoring (2003-2004)• Taught adult learners in accelerated programs in Management Information Systems, Management and Leadership, Project Management, Math and Statistics in both Undergraduate and Graduate Business Degree and Management Information Technology programs in on-campus and on-line modalities• Served as Architect for redesign of UoP’s MBA in Technology Management capstone sequence including “Technology Transfer in a Global Economy”; “Seminar in Technology Management”; and “Management of R&D and Innovation” courses• Assisted in the redesign of the Network curriculum for the BS-MIT program, evaluating potential texts and recommending content and course structure• Participated on committee to redesign computer proficiency requirements for BS in MIT program• Significantly revised E-Commerce curriculum for MBA program Show less • Leveraged technology and process design to merge faculty support operations from three regions into centralized process• Engage University level IT resources to integrate College of Business processes• Responsible for the recruiting, hiring, scheduling, and professional development for adjunct faculty • Design, develop, and report operational metrics, aligning measures to strategic planning objectives• Develop systems and processes to effectively schedule 650+ adjunct faculty into 120 concurrent cohorts at 25 campus locations• Grow business relationships in Wisconsin and Minnesota facilitating faculty and student pipelines• Created Content Area organization, increasing faculty involvement in entire education process• Serve as Vice Chairperson on Faculty Services Commission for Consortium for the Advancement of Adult Higher Education (CAAHE)• Manage a $2.8 Million dollar annual budget Show less

  • Adjunct Instructor

    Sept 2001 - Dec 2007

  • Associate Dean for Faculty Services

    Sept 2004 - Nov 2006
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  Metavante

  Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

  Sr. Project Leader

  • Manage multiple application and infrastructure projects with matrixed resources for Debit/Pre-Paid Debit Card Platform spanning Mainframe and Web systems• Delivered projects consistently on time and under budget• Delivered cross departmental project delivering new email alert functionality to customer base.• Developed business case and financial analysis for new product offering• Analyzed privacy and data security requirements and created project requirements to bring application in compliance. Show less

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  Corporate Executive Board

  Dec 2007 - Aug 2009

  Associate Director

  Facilitator in the IT Business Leadership Academy providing best practice research and skills based training to senior IT executives.

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  Gateway Technical College

  Aug 2009 - Jun 2011

  Associate Dean -Business, IT & Service

  Responsible for all academic aspects of division, including management of 75 faculty members and 22 academic programs for campuses in Racine, Kenosha, and Walworth Counties with $11 million budget.

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  RMSimmons Consulting

  Jun 2011 - Nov 2013

  Principal

  Consult and lead development for information technology focused on business integration and performance enhancement. Lead training and IT management development, collaborating with top tier global public, and private companies across multiple industries as well as US and Canadian government agencies. Work with senior business leaders to outline training strategy and technology implementation. Lead groups of up to 35 in direct training classes and customize specific courses for more than 500 Senior IT leaders. Show less

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  Associated Bank

  Nov 2013 - Dec 2019

  As a direct report to the Chief Human Resource Officer, provide project management, operational support and strategic vendor management for all 35 HR applications.Apply 20+ years of technology management to HR portfolio of projectsReduced time to bring aquisition colleagues onto HCM from 6+ months to 30 days after close of due dilligence.Reduced cost of HCM system by $400K on contract renewal.Recognized as HCM thought leader, speaking at national conferences. Principle IT Liaison for Corporate Risk, Internal Audit, and Legal Divisions of Associated Bank. Responsible for providing business focused IT solutions, ongoing application support, project oversight, and vendor relationship management.

  • SVP, HR Applications

    Oct 2015 - Dec 2019

  • VP, Business Solutions Manager

    Nov 2013 - Oct 2015
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  The Hackett Group

  Dec 2019 - Nov 2020

  Sr Director, HCM Solutions Architect

  As a solution architect I am responsible for driving innovation, project execution and customers success. Ensuring that no only is technology configured correctly, but also helping the client transform their business processes to take advantage of integrated cloud technology.

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  Argano

  Aug 2021 - Jun 2024

  Managing Consultant
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  National University

  Jun 2024 - now

  Doctoral Student

  • Researching the ethical deployment and governance of AI in organizations.• Analyzing the role of executives in ensuring ethical practices in AI technologies.• Collaborating with industry experts to gather insights on best practices in AI governance.

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  Catalyst Leadership Solutions

  Jan 2025 - now

  Founder