Senior Design Manager, Redwood Materials; Master of Architecture, University of New Mexico
Chaitanya Korra is a sustainability-driven design leader with more than a decade of experience delivering mission critical and industrial infrastructure across architecture, engineering and clean-energy manufacturing environments. He manages full project life cycles from strategy and schematic design through commissioning and turnover, translating complex goals into structured execution plans that align cost, schedule, resiliency and energy-performance targets. Formally trained as an architect, Korra combines building-science fundamentals with rigorous documentation practices and standards-based coordination. His credentials support his work integrating sustainability, decarbonization and reliability objectives into high-hazard and high-performance facilities. At Redwood Materials, Korra leads infrastructure design for advanced lithium-ion battery recycling and refining facilities that support the U.S. circular-economy supply chain. He coordinates architecture, engineering, construction and process teams to mitigate design risk, navigate regulatory constraints and embed long-term operational efficiency into project strategy. Previously at Amazon, he supported large-scale fulfillment-center programs across North America, leading design standardization and value-engineering efforts that improved repeatability, reduced embodied carbon and delivered measurable cost savings. Korra advocates practical innovation, applying building information modeling, digital twins and building management systems to improve constructability, commissioning and life cycle performance. He also mentors emerging professionals and contributes to industry organizations. He serves as an appointed member of the Air Pollution Control Hearing Board in Northern Nevada. A multilingual professional known for clear communication and calm leadership, Korra builds collaborative teams that deliver complex projects while advancing sustainable infrastructure. His interests include kayaking, badminton, cricket, hiking, camping, photography and literature.
