Tejas Dessai

I’m a technology-focused investment analyst and currently serve as the Director of Thematic Research at Global X ETFs, a firm known for its suite of exchange-traded funds centered on disruptive innovation and emerging technologies. I joined Global X in 2022, where I lead research initiatives across high-growth sectors including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, robotics, cybersecurity, and digital commerce.Before Global X, I was a Senior Research Associate at SSR LLC, focusing on large-cap tech, media, and telecom equities, with a particular emphasis on software, cloud computing, and fintech.I hold a Bachelor of Technology in Electronics and Communications Engineering from the National Institute of Technology Goa and a Masters in Industrial Engineering from North Carolina State University.My research and insights have been featured in CNBC, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg, Barron's, Business Insider, and other financial media. I frequently discuss the transformative impact of AI on sectors like semiconductors and manufacturing, as well as the evolving landscape of cybersecurity in the age of generative AI.You can find more of my research and commentary at tejasrd.com or follow me on LinkedIn.I live with my wife and son in New York.