Travaughn Montgomery

TraVaughn Montgomery is a seasoned professional in automation and robotics engineering, currently serving as Senior Manager of Automation Engineering at Walmart since September 2021. Previously held roles include Automation Engineer at Walmart and Robotics Engineer at Robowind from January 2020 to September 2021. TraVaughn's academic background includes a Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from California State University, Los Angeles, and a Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. Research experience includes developing a quadruped robot and a simulation framework for walking gait optimization while working as a Motion Control of Walking Robots Researcher at Cal State LA. Additionally, TraVaughn contributed to educational initiatives by developing robotics curricula aimed at increasing female participation in STEM. Prior teaching roles involved supporting lab instruction in engineering and ensuring safe experimental practices.