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David Budworth

Partner at Peak6 LLC

Austin, TX , United States

About

David Budworth is a Partner at PEAK6 Investments, a private equity firm based in Austin, Texas, where he plays a critical leadership role in technology and strategic investment decisions. He has held senior positions at PEAK6 since 2005, including serving as Chief Architect, where he oversaw technological infrastructure and innovation across the firm's diverse portfolio. Budworth’s work focuses on investments in the technology, financial services, and fintech sectors, steering the firm's approach to leveraging technology for competitive advantage.

In addition to his longstanding partnership at PEAK6, Budworth was Chief Architect at Apex Fintech Solutions from 2021 to 2023, contributing to their growth in digital clearing and financial technology solutions. He has also played a key role in major PEAK6-led initiatives and acquisitions, including leading technological integration following PEAK6’s investment in companies such as Spark Networks.

While specific educational credentials are not publicly available, Budworth’s career demonstrates deep expertise in fintech, strategic technology deployment, and complex systems architecture. His leadership has been pivotal in advancing PEAK6’s technology-driven investment strategies and operational excellence in the evolving financial services landscape.

Career History

OrganizationRoleDate RangeDetails
PEAK6 InvestmentsPartnerAug 2005 to Present
PEAK6 InvestmentsChief ArchitectAug 2005 to Aug 2016
Headed-up various internal R&D projects, overseeing technical design and managing team from inception through execution. Designed and led team in build of next generation trading platform, enabling PE...
Apex Fintech SolutionsChief ArchitectDec 2021 to Dec 2023
Spark NetworksCTOAug 2016 to Dec 2017
PEAK6 InvestmentsSoftware ArchitectAug 2005 to Jan 2008
Launched OptionsHouse, an online trading platform for retail option and equity traders. Responsible for end-to-end management, design and structure of trading technology. Built OptionsHouse as an API,...
E-LoanCore Development LeadJan 1997 to Jan 2005
Lead architect for the core infrastructure of E-Loan.com and part of the team who took E-Loan public. Oversaw development of E-Track, an industry first system for real-time feedback on your mortgage l...
Network General IncSoftware EngineerJan 1996 to Jan 1997
Built several tech solutions including login authentication system for WebSniffer 1.0
Metra ElectronicsSoftware EngineerJan 1994 to Jan 1996

Skills & Expertise

Erlang
Distributed Systems
Software Development
SOA
Spring
Java
Trading Systems
Git
Linux
Web Services
Software Engineering
Electronic Trading
Object Oriented Design
Agile Methodologies
Service Oriented Architecture Design
REST
Test Driven Development
Perl
Hibernate
Bit Manipulation
Otp
Project Management
Business Strategy
Solution Architecture
Erlang Shell
Go
OSX
Erl
Shell
TCP
Leadership
Gen Server
Architecture

Others at Peak6 LLC (40)

NameRoleLocation
Abhiram Kakuturu
Abhiram Kakuturu
Trading AssociateChicago, IL , United States
Amanda Cuevas
Amanda Cuevas
Senior Research AnalystChicago, IL , United States
B
Barbara Sun
Equity Options TraderAustin, TX , United States
Bassil Hussain
Bassil Hussain
Propriety Options Trader - Division ManagerClarendon Hills, IL , United States
B
Benjamin Fisher
Equity and Index Options TraderChicago, IL , United States
D
Dan FitzGerald
Sr. Research AnalystUnited States
E
Ethan Carter
Foreign Exchange TraderChicago, IL , United States
George Ruhana
George Ruhana
PartnerChicago, IL , United States
H
Huanlong Li
analystChicago, IL , United States
Jonathan Shaw
Jonathan Shaw
Quantitative TraderHighland Park, IL , United States
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