Travis Henderson

Travis Henderson is an experienced Design Engineer at FedEx, specializing in Design System Innovation since August 2019, where responsibilities include generating and developing scalable material handling systems, defining technical requirements, collaborating with suppliers, and acquiring patents for innovative designs. Prior experience includes roles as Operations Technology Engineer at FedEx, where Travis focused on automated data-collection systems and hardware installations, and as a Research Co-Op at the University of Pittsburgh, developing machinery for measuring wheelchair component forces. Earlier positions at FedEx Ground included designing a proprietary conveyor system and mentoring STEM students. In addition to engineering roles, Travis has extensive experience in aviculture, having held various positions at the National Aviary and Alaska SeaLife Center, where work involved breeding strategies and educational programs for endangered species. Travis holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Robert Morris University and a Bachelor of Science in Biological Science from the University of Pittsburgh.