Research Management

Abdul Q. Saleh

*** ****** ***** ****., ******, NJ 08817 732-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Independent Research Consultant

September 2014 – Present

Conducted independent research and evaluation of companies in the buy-side/asset management area for identifying need for independent research and analysis.

Performed independent feasibility studies for implementing wireless and optical networking in the developing South Asian countries/markets.

In addition to research report preparation and writing, sell-side experience also included follow-up with order-flow and establish close working relationship with the trading floor/system for institutional client orders.

Research work entailed extensive data analysis/management on a regular basis. Process also entailed close understanding of the investment management process and dealing with prime brokers and fund administrators.

Zacks Investment Research, Inc

June 2006 – July 2014

Senior Research Analyst

Joined Zacks Investment Research, Inc. as an Independent Research Consultant in 2006 to help build its Small Capital Institutional Research (SCIR) platform.

Transitioned to coverage of approx. 47 technology companies (hardware, software, telecom services, IT services, semiconductor, etc.) for Zacks Independent Research Group, in addition to the SCIR (sell- side) functions.

Detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis. Company visits and management contacts. Formal presentations to high net-worth retail and institutional clients.

Participated in weekly research meetings. Press coverage included quotes in Investors Business Daily. Media coverage included live interviews on CNBC India.

Recently worked with Zacks’ database marketing team, specifically marketing of Zacks’ Comparative Spreadsheet model. Job function includes speaking to analysts and portfolio managers at buy side firms and set up appointments for Zacks’ database product demonstration.

Experience with extensive use of databases, such as Factset, Thomson-Reuters, Dunn & Bradstreet, IBES, Bloomberg and Zacks.

Ehrankrantz King Nussbaum, Inc., New York

April 2004 – May 2005

Senior Research Analyst

Coverage of companies in the Communications Component Sector, specifically telecom/optical components. Initiated coverage of ten companies in the Communications Component, Test Equipment, and Broadband Access Network/Component space in June 2004.

Completed detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis.

Formal presentations to high net worth and institutional clients.

Participated in daily research morning meetings with institutional sales traders.

Coordinated with investment bankers for private placement due diligence and M&A proposals as a member of the investment banking committee. Company visits and management contacts.

Attended relevant industry/trade shows and seminars and provided immediate feedback to clients and sales traders.

Continued focus on generating institutional business through effective research coverage. Press coverage included quotes in Light Reading, Dow Jones Newswire, Bloomberg and BusinessWeek Online.

Corinthian Partners LLC., New York

June 1999 – September 2003

Senior Research Analyst

Coverage of companies in the technology sector, specifically fiber optic components & test equipment as a lead analyst. Coverage areas also included companies in online content delivery system, e-finance and hardware component sectors.

Detailed financial modeling and valuation analysis.

Company visits and management contacts.

Completed formal presentations to high net-worth retail and institutional clients.

Conducted weekly research meetings.

Worked inter-actively with portfolio managers of Corinthian Partners Asset Management (CPAM) in stock selection process and analysis.

Coordinated with Hedge Fund Managers in evaluating investment ideas/presentations and with Investment Bankers in the due diligence process of prospective private placement and M&A deals.

Attended relevant industry/trade shows and seminars and provided immediate feedback to in-house brokers. Press coverage included quotes in Dow Jones News, Bloomberg and The Hartford Courant. Received the “Golden Bull” award from ‘InveStars’ for excellence in research. Donald & Co. Securities, Inc., New York

May 1997 – May 1999

Equity Research Analyst

Lead analyst for coverage of principal and agency stocks in technology (primarily disk drive/storage), healthcare

(HMO/PPO), manufacturing (P&FP), financial services industries and special situations with primary focus on small and mid-capitalization companies.

Emphasis on generating “new ideas” for institutional/retail clientele.

Performed due diligence for potential M&A proposals/deals and private placements as a member of the firm’s investment banking committee.

Conducted weekly research conference calls with all branches.

Evaluated corporate finance prospective deals before submission to the investment banking committee. Press coverage included quotes in Dow Jones Newswire, Smart Money Interactive and Bloomberg Business News.

H.J. Meyers & Co. Inc, New York

January 1995 – April 1997

Equity Research Analyst

Covered principal stocks in technology (hardware inter-connect & laser materials processing), healthcare

(physician practice management systems – PPM) and manufacturing industries.

Participated in daily research meetings via on-line broadcast to all branches.

Performed the functions of interim Director of Research in 1995.

Evaluated corporate finance prospective deals (M&A and private placements) and actively participated in the Investment Banking Committee meetings. Agency coverage included Innovex, Inc., a component supplier to disk drive manufacturers. Press coverage included features in Investor’s Business Daily and Dow Jones Newswire.

EDUCATION

Masters of Business Administration, St. John’s University, NY, 1988

Master of Social Science, Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1982

Bachelor of Social Science, Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, 1979 LICENSES/RATING/MEDIA COVERAGE

FINRA Series 7, 63, 86 & 87

Industry Rating: 5-Star ranking by ‘Starmine’. Also ranked in the 96th percentile among 6000 analysts overall and No.1 in the Communication Equipment Sector for the 12 months ended March, 2005.

BuySide Magazine: Coverage in its October 2004 issue, as one of 27 analysts featured nationwide.

Media coverage included interviews at the NASDAQ MarketSite by NDTV Profit in February and April, 2005. CNBC India in January 2009.

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