Analysts

Matthew Murray, PhD CFA
Mr. Murray has been working as a healthcare analyst on Wall Street since 1993. During his career, he has worked as a biotech analyst at sell-side firms such as Alex. Brown, UBS and Lehman as well as a portfolio manager at asset management firms such as Alliance Capital. Prior to moving to New York, Mr. Murray worked as a staff member in several Senate member offices and Committees. Mr. Murray has a PhD in BioPhysics from UC Berkeley and his hobbies include helicopters and SCUBA.

Patty Sung
Patty worked in the Biotech Industry for three years in the San Francisco area prior to moving to New York.  She joined New York Private Equity in October 2006 as an Intern Research Analyst, specializing in Biotech and Healthcare sectors.  Patty holds a bachelor degree. in Biochemistry from the University of California at Berkeley, and is currently pursuing her Master's degree in Biotechnology at Columbia University.

Taylor Zhang
Taylor has worked as an analyst both in the US and China in areas such as industrial manufacturing, energy and financial service. He brings to New York Private Equity his knowledge and relationships in the emerging markets such as China, Russia, South Korea, and other countries in South East Asia. Taylor holds a bachelor degree in Electronic and Mechanical Engineering and earned his MBA from University of Florida. He is a candidate for the CFA level II exam.

Fahad Chowdhury
Fahad Chowdhury joined New York Private Equity as an analyst in 2007 after taking a course at the Private Equity Institute. Fahad has a strong background in financial analysis and research, and proficient in using financial tools to conduct a thorough analysis and case reports of securities and equity markets. He has knowledge in all aspects of the financial markets, from credit swaps to leveraged buyouts. Fahad is a recent graduate from SUNY Stony Brook, having completed his Bachelors degree as a double major B.S in Business Management (concentration in Finance) and a B.A (Honors) in Economics. Fahad graduated with Summa Cum Laude, among the top 1% of his class.

Meida Cheng
Meida has worked as a risk management consultant and risk analyst in the commercial insurance industry with focus in high technology, health care and manufacturing sectors. She joined New York Private Equity in 2007 as a research analyst. Meida holds a bachelor degree in Economics from the University of Massachusetts at Boston and earned her MBA in Finance from Simmons Graduate School of Management at Boston. Meida is bilingual and brings with her business experiences in the emerging markets such China, and Taiwan.