Pat Walravens is a Managing Director and equity research analyst covering the software sector. As Director of Technology Research, Pat helps oversee Citizens JMP’s coverage of the software, internet and digital media, cybersecurity, and IT infrastructure industries.
Pat has followed the software sector as an equity analyst for more than 20 years. During that time, he has initiated research coverage of more than 60 software companies that conducted initial public offerings through Citizens JMP, including many of the most successful cloud and SaaS companies.
Prior to joining Citizens JMP, Pat served as a Vice President and senior research analyst at Lehman Brothers. Earlier in his career, Pat practiced law at Cooley LLP, where he represented technology companies and venture capital firms.
Pat holds an MBA from the Anderson School of Management at UCLA and a JD from the UCLA School of Law, where he was awarded the Order of the Coif. Pat holds a BA in economics from Stanford University, where he served as an undergraduate teaching assistant in the computer science department. He is an active member of The State Bar of California.