Kendra Sands
About Kendra Sands
Kendra Sands serves as the Vice President of Service Delivery at Shift5, where she focuses on fostering a collaborative team environment. She has held various roles in program management and operations across multiple companies, including Tanium and Aria Systems.
Current Role at Shift5
Kendra Sands serves as the Vice President of Service Delivery at Shift5, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she focuses on enhancing service delivery processes and fostering a collaborative team environment in Plano, Texas. Her leadership emphasizes the importance of open communication and creative thinking among team members.
Previous Experience at Tanium
Before joining Shift5, Kendra Sands worked at Tanium in various capacities. She served as the Director of Enterprise Services from 2020 to 2021 and as the Director of Global Programs from 2021 to 2022. Additionally, she was the Manager of Operations from 2018 to 2020. Her tenure at Tanium provided her with extensive experience in managing complex programs and interdepartmental negotiations.
Career at Aria Systems
Kendra Sands held multiple roles at Aria Systems from 2013 to 2018. She began as the Services Operations Manager and later transitioned to Implementation Project Manager and Program Manager. Her experience at Aria Systems contributed to her expertise in service delivery and project management within the technology sector.
Educational Background
Kendra Sands earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she studied from 2003 to 2007. This educational background provided her with a foundation in global perspectives and cultural awareness, which she applies in her professional roles.
Early Career Experience
Kendra began her career at Brighterion, Inc., where she worked for six years in various roles, including Business Development, Project Management, and as a CEO Executive Assistant. She also briefly worked at First Republic Bank in 2007, focusing on loans and customer service. These early experiences laid the groundwork for her future leadership roles in service delivery and operations.