Technology >> Sector Roundtables >> April 12, 1999

Roundtable Forum: Data Networking

WILLIAM BECKLEAN is a Managing Director at Tucker Anthony Inc. in Boston and head of its Technology Group, where he covers computer networking, information technology consulting and telecommunications industry. Previously, he was associated with Kidder Peabody and Bache. Before entering the securities business, Mr. Becklean managed a variety of nuclear submarine and surface ship projects with the Navy's Nuclear Propulsion Program. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he received his Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from Yale University and his MBA from the Harvard Business School. Mr. Becklean includes rowing and skiing among his personal interests. Profile
MATT BARZOWSKAS is a Vice President and Analyst in the Technology Research Group at FAC/Equities in Boston, where he covers enterprise networking. Previously, he was an equity research analyst with Tucker Anthony. He received his Bachelor's degree from Boston University and his MBA from Suffolk University. Profile
FARROKH BILLIMORIA is a Senior Technology Analyst-Communication & Networking Technologies at Hambrecht & Quist. Previously, he was associated with Unterberg Harris, Bankers Trust, Merck & Co., Timeplex, and Graphic Scanning Corp. Mr. Billimoria is a member of the IEEE and has a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and a Master's degree in Computer Science. He has been a member of the ATM Forum since 1993. His knowledge of LANs, WANs, ATM, switching, routing, networking management, and test equipment has made him a regular speaker at various conferences and industry shows such as Comnet and John McQuillan's Next Generation Networks and ATM Conferences, IBF and SUN World Expo. In addition, Mr. Billimoria has been quoted in various trade magazines and journals. Profile
CHRIS DEPUY is an Analyst at Morgan Stanley. Previously, he was associated with Hill Environmental as a Corporate Network Administrator and with Stearns & Wheeler as a Consulting Engineering. He received his Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Union College and his Master's degree in Engineering from Cornell University. Mr. DePuy is a registered New York State Professional Engineer. Profile
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