Semiconductor Equity Research Analysts


KinNgai Chan, MD

Semiconductor Equity Reseach Analyst

KinNgai Chan – Senior Semiconductor Research Analyst at Summit Insights Group

KinNgai Chan is a leading semiconductor equity research analyst at Summit Insights Group, bringing over 15 years of experience covering the semiconductor sector. Prior to joining Summit, he served as an equity analyst at Rosenblatt Securities, The Juda Group, and Sanders Morris Harris Group, where he developed deep sector expertise in semiconductor companies, chipmakers, and supply chain players.

Before his Wall Street tenure, Mr. Chan held various roles in strategic planning, purchasing, marketing, and business development across the PC and communications semiconductor industries, giving him a unique dual perspective from both the industry and investment side. His background includes working with global technology leaders such as Intel, AMD, Micron Technology, Nvidia, Broadcom, Samsung, Toshiba, and Western Digital, as well as key Asian original design manufacturers (ODMs).

With more than nine years of direct industry experience in both PC semiconductors and communications integrated circuits, Mr. Chan delivers differentiated, data-driven semiconductor research to institutional investors seeking insights into the global chip ecosystem.

Mr. Chan holds an MBA from the University of Arizona and graduated Magna Cum Laude with a BS from California State University, Chico.

What Sets KinNgai Chan Apart

What sets KinNgai Chan apart as a semiconductor research analyst is his deep, boots-on-the-ground understanding of the global semiconductor supply chain. Having worked on both sides of the table, as a buyer and a seller of semiconductor components, he brings firsthand operational experience that few equity analysts possess. This unique background enables him to go beyond financial statements and uncover the real dynamics driving chip demand, inventory levels, and production shifts.

Through a wide-reaching network of real-time channel checks, Mr. Chan continuously gathers critical data points from across the semiconductor ecosystem, including suppliers, OEMs, ODMs, and distributors. But it’s not just access, it’s insight. Backed by decades of industry and Wall Street experience, he knows how to separate noise from trend and deliver actionable semiconductor market intelligence that helps institutional clients stay ahead of the curve.


Sirini Nandury, MD

IT Hardware & Software Analyst

Sirini Nandury – IT Hardware & Software Equity Research Analyst

Mr Nandury covers IT hardware and software companies at Summit Insights Group, bringing over two decades of experience in both the technology industry and on the sell-side of equity research. Before joining SIG, he served as a senior research analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Cross Research, and Bear Stearns, specializing in IT hardware, storage, and enterprise software equities.

Mr. Nandury is widely recognized in the financial media, frequently quoted in Barron’s, Investor’s Business Daily, Bloomberg, and Forbes for his insights on technology stocks and trends.

Prior to his research career, he worked in product and technical roles at Sun Microsystems, ICTV, and Veritas Software, giving him a strong foundation in real-world software and infrastructure. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from Osmania University in India, a Master’s in Computer Science from the University of Nebraska, and an MBA from the Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvania.


Cathleen DePasquale

Compliance Officer

Cathleen DePasquale - Chief Compliance Officer

Cathleen’s career includes serving 22 years as Chief Compliance Officer and over 10 years of sales/management. Cathleen held Municipal Principal responsibilities at three financial services institutions for a combined 9 years, supervised as an option principal at four financial services institutions for a combined 12 years, served at one financial services institution as a trading supervisor for 4 years, held the title of AML Officer for two financial services institutions and served as supervisory analyst at ten financial services institutions for a combined 12 years. She served on the FINRA Committee that created the Operations Professional Series 99, currently serves on the FINRA Continuing Education Committee and served 6.5 years on the Securities Industry Continuing Education Council.