Dean Ramos

Dean Ramos, CFA, is a Global Macro Economist at Applied Materials, where they advise senior management on strategic analysis related to macroeconomic and industry shifts affecting the semiconductor sector. They previously served as the Founding Principal of Arka Kapital, LLC, consulting on capital allocation and investment strategy, and held senior roles at Columbia Threadneedle Investments, managing extensive global assets. With a solid background in securities analysis at American Express and executive positions at Dain Rauscher, Dean brings a wealth of experience in risk management and strategic planning. Additionally, they lecture as an Adjunct Professor at Hamline University, specializing in applied investment analysis and portfolio management. Dean is currently pursuing language studies at the Universidad de Salamanca and holds multiple finance-related degrees.