Hi! I’m Charles Truelson.

I'm a hands-on engineering leader with over 10 years of experience building high-impact products for media companies.

Most recently, I was a partner at Apollo 350, a high-end software consultancy for major publishers. We helped companies like CNBC, Wall Street Journal, Endeavor Streaming, and TelevisaUnivision on high-impact projects, such as improving release cycles, debt removal, app migrations, and performance optimization. I also handled user features like live video, advertising dashboards, OTT subscription flows, and editorial platforms.

Before Apollo, I worked at Condé Nast, where I was the director of product for Condé Nast Entertainment. I led our strategies to increase advertising inventory, improve SEO, and build critical metrics dashboards for the business. I also worked as an engineering manager and tech lead at Condé Nast Entertainment, where I led the team that built and maintained our homegrown video player. We supported billions of views and 8-figures of ad revenue.

In the past, I led an amazing team as the engineering manager at VanityFair.com, where we worked on projects geared towards user and revenue growth.

I'm based on Long Island, NY. I love all forms of creativity, such as music, filmmaking, writing, and editing. DJing and hosting events are both huge passions of mine. Most people call me Charlie.