Travis Siliva
About Travis Siliva
Travis Siliva is a Safety Basis Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories with a background in the US Navy and degrees in Business Administration and Chemical Engineering.
Title and Current Position
Travis Siliva is currently working as a Safety Basis Engineer at Sandia National Laboratories. He has been with the organization since 2021, based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States. Sandia National Laboratories is a key player in scientific research and technological advancements, where Siliva focuses on ensuring safety compliance and risk management within the laboratory's operations.
Previous Experience at US Navy
Prior to his role at Sandia National Laboratories, Travis Siliva had an extensive career with the US Navy. His roles included Missile Warning Center Crew Commander (2018-2020) in Colorado Springs, Reactor Controls Division Officer / Propulsion Plant Watch Officer (2016-2018) in Norfolk, Nuclear Power Student (2015-2016) in Goose Creek, Fire Control Officer (2013-2015) in San Diego, Officer Candidate (2013) in Newport, and Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate (2011-2013) in Golden. His naval experience provided him with diverse expertise in missile warning, reactor control, and nuclear propulsion.
Education and Training
Travis Siliva has a robust educational background with degrees and honors from notable institutions. He completed his Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management, General, from the University of Northern Colorado in 2020. Additionally, he earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering from the Colorado School of Mines in 2013. Siliva also attended the prestigious Nuclear Power School - Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC), where he studied Nuclear Power Plant Design and Operations and graduated with honors in 2016.
Background in Nuclear Engineering
Travis Siliva's background in nuclear engineering is extensive and thorough. His training at the Naval Nuclear Power Training Command (NNPTC) equipped him with specialized knowledge in Nuclear Power Plant Design and Operations. His time as a Nuclear Power Student and later as a Reactor Controls Division Officer in the US Navy, solidified his expertise in the field, making significant contributions to the operational safety and efficiency of naval reactors.