Richard Braunstein Lecturer, School of Industrial Design Contact Email richard.braunstein@design.gatech.edu Richard Braunstein Lecturer, School of Industrial Design Education Georgia Institute of Technology MS / Industrial Design - 1993 University of Connecticut BS / Graphic Design / Mathematics - 1974 Experience 2005 – Present; YKK AP America, Austell, GA Director Product Development and R&D Oversee a staff of 17 engineers, draftsmen and test lab technicians Re-organized department to increase productivity and efficiency Implemented Stage-gate methodology and concurrent engineering practices Prepare and manage department budget Developed new systems for Engineering Documentation Control As a result of these efforts, oversaw the design and development of 18 new products over the past 5 years During that same period, oversaw the completion of 17 major product improvements YKK AP Representative to the U.S.G.B.C. (U.S. Green Building Council) 2003 – 2005; YKK AP America, Austell, GA, Manager – Curtain Wall Design 1994 – Present; Georgia Institute of Technology, Atlanta, GA, Adjunct Professor Developed and teach core curriculum course in Sustainable Design Lecturer/Instructor in numerous courses covering a wide range undergraduate studies