Summary
Charles Truelson is a Director of Engineering based in New York with 11 years of experience building high-performing product and engineering teams that launch video and streaming products used by millions. He blends hands-on engineering—shipping TV and web experiences for brands like NBCUniversal, The Wall Street Journal, and Condé Nast—with cross-functional product and business development skills that grew a boutique agency’s revenue 5x. Known for driving monetization and live-streaming initiatives, he has repeatedly delivered complex, revenue-critical features such as paywalled live video, ad inventory optimization, and cross-platform playback. A pragmatic leader and mentor, Charles pairs technical craftsmanship with stakeholder diplomacy to run strategic initiatives end-to-end while helping engineers advance into management.
11 years of coding experience
16 years of employment as a software developer