Chuck Pickelhaupt

Chuck Pickelhaupt has a vast 30-year career in IT, specializing in software architecture, design, and managing innovative projects in various sectors such as investment management, fintech, corporate technology, and customer-facing businesses.

Noted for his forward-thinking ideas, Chuck initiated groundbreaking projects like Wall Street Models in 1998, introducing sell-side Excel models through web services to Fidelity via HTTP, a pioneer move in the industry.

In 2001, he served as the Buy-Side Technical Co-Chair for RIXML.org, overseeing the development and launch of version 1.0 of the RIXML specification alongside representatives from 10 financial firms.

Chuck collaborated with Bloomberg in 2004 to contribute to the design of the PhatPipe market data feed, displaying his adaptability and proficiency in financial technology.

In 2008, Chuck founded Pickle Hopped LLC, focusing on innovative ventures like Market Maker, a patented stock trading simulation card game, and successfully launched Dolly's Bookworm, an educational tabletop game fueled by a Kickstarter campaign.

During his tenure at Fidelity Investments, Chuck held various vital roles, including Vice President at Fidelity Center for Applied Technology (FCAT/Fidelity Labs), spearheading the evaluation, recommendation, and integration of emerging technologies across Fidelity's business sectors.

Chuck's specialties encompass software architecture, cloud migrations, team leadership, coaching, technology strategy, and a deep understanding of financial services and open-source technologies.

His expertise extends to gamification, game design, enterprise software, cloud computing, user experience, and interfaces, along with an interest in fostering young investors.

Chuck's educational background includes studying Mathematics with Computer Science at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology after completing his schooling at Gorham High School.

His professional journey includes roles like Director Of Engineering at Thrasio, Chief Technology Officer at YARDLINE, and positions at Fidelity Investments where he served in various capacities from Director of Software Development to VP Architecture.