Curt Braun

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Senior Human Performance Advisor at bp

Greater Houston, United States

Overview

Curt Braun is a recognized expert in Human Factors Engineering, currently serving as a Senior Human Performance Advisor at bp. With a PhD from the University of Central Florida, his career includes founding a consultancy, Benchmark Research & Safety, Inc. , and working as a Senior Human Factors Engineer for KBR at NASA.

Personally, Curt is deeply committed to philanthropy as the founder and board chair of Grace & Hope for Children, Inc. , a charity dedicated to the care of orphaned and abandoned children. He also volunteers his expertise at Texas Childrens Hospital, focusing on nursing innovation and outcomes.

Unique fact: Curt was the human factors NASA collaborator on the SpaceX Starship during its lunar landing competitive process.

Personality Overview

Curious

Assertive

Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals.  They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Human Factors Engineering
As a consultant, author, and practitioner, he has applied human factors principles across aviation, energy, and space exploration, focusing on optimizing safety and performance.
Child Welfare
He founded and chairs Grace & Hope for Children, a non-profit that has served over 2, 400 orphaned and abandoned children in China, demonstrating a deep personal commitment.
Healthcare Usability
Volunteers at Texas Children's Hospital and has a keen interest in nurse science, including studies on the usability of smart IV pumps and medical device design.

Media Appearances

Curt has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
Senior Human Performance Advisor at bp
6-2000
President at Benchmark Research & Safety, Inc.
8-2004 - 7-2024
Board Chair at Grace & Hope for Children, Inc.
5-2020 - 1-2022
Senior Human Factors Engineer at KBR, Inc.
3-2016 - 12-2021
Volunteer, Office of Nursing Innovation and Outcomes at Texas Children's Hospital

Education

1990 - 1993
PhD from University of Central Florida
1981 - 1986
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from Idaho State University

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  • Ask them questions to understand their needs better while staying affable
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DONT's

  • Don’t brush off any concerns, take all questions seriously
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points

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When Writing An Email

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  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Curt

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

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  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Curt take some risk or not?

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