Victor Sands
Operations and Infrastructure Leader with 7 years of experience managing mission-critical technical operations, personnel development, maintenance programs, and operational readiness within the U.S. Navy's nuclear submarine and unmanned systems communities. Proven track record leading teams of 10+ personnel, coordinating complex technical operations, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and responding to high-consequence incidents in 24/7 environments. Experienced in electrical systems, operational risk management, workforce development, executive reporting, and cross-functional collaboration. Active security clearance and demonstrated success leading highly reliable operations where uptime, safety, and mission success are paramount.
Work History
Training and Development Manager
1 Year 3 Months- Directed workforce training, qualification, and readiness programs for 25 personnel across three operational teams, ensuring personnel were fully prepared for recurring 30-day mission cycles in a complex, mission-critical environment.
- Communicated training and qualification requirements to executive leadership through monthly readiness briefings, tracking over 100 individual qualifications across the organization, resulting in 100% operational readiness and qualification compliance.
- Created and implemented five standardized qualification programs and a continuous improvement strategy, leading to seven consecutive mishap-free 30-day mission cycles.
Operations Manager
1 Year 1 Month- Directed operational planning and execution for a 150-person technical organization, coordinating personnel, maintenance, logistics, and mission requirements to sustain continuous mission-critical operations and achieve completion of assigned mission and readiness objectives.
- Mentored and trained 15 junior operations planners in operational planning, risk management, and cross-functional coordination, increasing planning capacity and supporting the successful execution of over 20 operational missions and exercises.