Kevin Landis is the portfolio manager for Firsthand Alternative Energy Fund, Firsthand Technology Leaders Fund, and Firsthand Technology Opportunities Fund.

Kevin built a career in the technology industry. While at Dataquest and S-MOS systems, Kevin developed a vision of combining industry insight with strong fundamental analysis to create a unique investment approach. Now, with more than a decade of technology sector investment experience, Kevin is one of the nation's best-known portfolio managers for high-tech funds. Kevin has appeared on CNN, CNBC, and FoxNews, and has been featured in Forbes, Fortune, Smart Money, Time, and Money magazines.

Kevin Landis earned a bachelor's degree in electrical engineering and computer science from the University of California at Berkeley and a master's degree in business administration from Santa Clara University.