Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> May 19, 2004

NETWORK SECURITY: GARY SPIVAK – KAUFMAN BROS LP

GARY SPIVAK joined the Stanford Group in June 2004 as a Senior Vice President covering infrastructure software. His Wall Street career began in 1998 when he joined SoundView Technology Group as an analyst in the Software group. After five years, he joined Kaufman Bros., LP, to cover the security software group. Mr. Spivak brings a unique background to Stanford. Prior to becoming an analyst, he spent over 10 years in MetLife's Corporate IT department where he developed, evaluated, installed and rolled out various network and systems management software products. In addition, he managed several large infrastructure projects that included areas of technology such as: router and server deployment, circuit ordering, cabling infrastructure and application deployment. He received his MBA from Columbia University, his BA in Political Science from Binghamton University, and is a graduate of the New York University Diploma Program for Computer Technology. Profile
TWST: Would you begin with a quick overview of your network security

coverage at Kaufman Bros.?

Mr. Spivak: I cover a unique group of companies. My work is actually

focused in the network