Robert Leibold
About Robert Leibold
Robert Leibold is a Systems Architect with extensive experience in infrastructure technologies, including virtualization and hyper-converged infrastructure. He has worked for various companies, including Sitel, CUNA Mutual Group, and Spectrum Brands, Inc., and holds a BA in Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa.
Work at Spectrum Brands
Robert Leibold has been employed at Spectrum Brands, Inc. as a Systems Architect since 2017. In this role, he focuses on building out the Azure foundation to support Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and Platform as a Service (PaaS) solutions. His work emphasizes cost-effective Azure storage solutions for archival purposes. Leibold is also involved in projects aimed at redesigning file services for end users and data centers utilizing hyper-converged technology.
Previous Experience in Technical Support
Before joining Spectrum Brands, Robert Leibold worked in technical support roles at Sitel and Sykes. He was at Sitel from 1994 to 1997, where he provided technical support for three years. Prior to that, he worked at Sykes for 11 months in 1993 to 1994. These positions laid the foundation for his expertise in IT and systems architecture.
Career at CUNA Mutual Group
Leibold spent 16 years at CUNA Mutual Group from 1997 to 2013, where he was part of the IT Design/Engineer Team. His long tenure at CUNA Mutual Group contributed to his extensive knowledge in infrastructure technologies and system design, preparing him for future roles in systems architecture.
Experience at CDW
From 2013 to 2016, Robert Leibold worked as a Senior Engineer in Virtualization at CDW in the Madison, Wisconsin Area. In this role, he specialized in virtualization technologies, further enhancing his skills in designing and implementing server hosting platforms.
Education and Certifications
Robert Leibold earned a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing from the University of Northern Iowa, where he studied from 1989 to 1993. Additionally, he achieved the Red Hat Certified Technician designation in 2009 after studying Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 for 11 months. His educational background supports his expertise in IT and systems architecture.