He graduated from Palatka High School with honors in 2002. He completed his undergrad studies at Florida State University, graduating Phi Beta Kappa in 2006 with a Bachelor of Science in biology and a minor in chemistry. After earning his Doctor of Dental Medicine from Nova Southeastern University in 2011, he returned to Palatka to join his father in the family dental practice, which has served the Palatka area for over 34 years. Dr. Brauneck is a member of the American Dental Association and the Florida Dental Association, as well as the Putnam County Chamber of Commerce and Palatka Rotary.