Dave Haufe

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Chief Technology Officer at Simplex Trading LLC

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

As Chief Technology Officer at Simplex Trading, Dave Haufe leads the firms technology program and business management. He has been with the company since 2008, advancing from Software Engineer to CTO. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and holds Series 24 and 56 certifications.

Dave is a strong advocate for mentorship and career development, fostering an open environment where junior employees can learn from experienced team members on important, real-world projects from day one. He believes in creating a meritocracy where growth happens organically.

He has been a key driver of Simplexs innovation in trading automation and technology infrastructure since 2011.

Personality Overview

Upfront

ROI Conscious

Judgemental

They care equally about the product and its potential impact.  They respond well to confident salespeople. They can be nudged to make faster decisions by offering what they value.

Topics They Care About

Trading Technology
As CTO, he is responsible for developing, testing, and deploying high-performance trading software with maximum speed and minimal bureaucracy.
Mentorship & Development
He is passionate about pairing new staff with experienced mentors to work on impactful projects from their very first day, as mentioned in a Built In Chicago article.
Technological Innovation
He takes pride in leading a team at the forefront of technological innovation, which was recognized as a #2024BuiltInBest winner.

Media Appearances

Dave has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2011
Chief Technology Officer at Simplex Trading LLC
8-2008 - 8-2011
Software Engineer at Simplex Trading LLC
2-2019
Board Member at Matrix Executions
6-2005 - 8-2008
Assistant Vice President - Global Markets Trading Technology at Bank of America
Software Engineer Intern at Guidant

Education

2001 - 2005
Bachelor of Science - BS from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

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Insights For Selling To Dave

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that they have the necessary authority, they could present false stature sometimes
  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Get to the point quickly instead of spending too much time on pleasantries

DONT's

  • Avoid long winding pitches, stay objective
  • Avoid repeating yourself or making generalizations
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Dave is

  • Belief in the product plays an important role, followed by objective proof and testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Dave

  • They may hesitate slightly, but if they are not convinced, they will say no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Dave move?

  • They are neither the fastest decision makers nor the slowest.
  • Can Dave take some risk or not?

  • They can take risks only after they have analyzed the advantages and disadvantages.

You And Dave

Personality Compatibility


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