Technology >> Analyst Interviews >> October 28, 2002
Gregory P. Konezny is a Vice President at U.S. Bancorp Piper
Jaffray and a Senior Research Analyst, covering optical and
electronic manufacturing technologies companies. He joined the
Equity Research department of U.S. Bancorp Piper Jaffray in 1993,
following market-leading industrial companies, and aided in the
expansion of the industrial select universe. He is frequently
quoted in industry publications and has made numerous public
speaking appearances as an expert in his field. In addition, he
has been recognized by The Wall Street Journal, Reuters, and
Institutional Investor magazine for his analytical work as well
as stock picking abilities. He attended the University of
Wisconsin at Madison where he graduated with a BA in Economics-
Math and received departmental honors and distinction in
Economics. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. Profile
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Mr. Konezny: The capital equipment business for semiconductors is
extremely cyclical. In the 1990s we saw some
