Technology >> Sector Roundtables >> July 1, 2002
STERLING AUTY, CFA, is a Senior Equity Research Analyst at JPMorgan H&Q, which
he joined in 1997. His research coverage of IT security and communications
software companies leverages his knowledge and broad experience gained in
covering enterprise software and data networking stocks. Prior to JPMorgan H&Q,
he was with Dean Witter and C.L King & Associates. He is a member of the
Association for Investment Management and Research and the New York Society of
Security Analysts. He received a BS from the University of Tampa and an MBA from
the State University of New York. Profile
GARRETT A. BEKKER III is Managing Director of Equity Research with Kim &
Company LLC and currently covers the information security industry. Mr.
Bekker has a diverse background in financial markets, including over
seven years in the securities business. Prior to joining Kim & Company,
Mr. Bekker was a Vice President of Equity Research at Kaufman Bros. LP
and Senior Technology Analyst at Josephthal & Co. He has also previously
worked as a financial journalist and taught economics and finance at the
undergraduate and graduate levels at St. John's University and the New
School University. He earned a BA degree with honors at the University
of Buffalo and completed all coursework for a PhD in Economics (magna
cum laude) at the New School University in New York. Profile
CHRISTOPHER T. HOVIS is an Equity Research Analyst, Internet
Security and Infrastructure at SunTrust Robinson Humphrey. Prior
to joining SunTrust Robinson Humphrey he was a Software Engineer
at Intel and also a Software Engineer at Alliance Semiconductor.
Mr. Hovis earned an MBA (with distinction) from the Wharton
School of Business and a BS (with highest honors) from Georgia
Tech. Profile
security and also tell us what you include in your coverage
universe?
Mr. Auty: The coverage universe, as it stands, ranges from
