The Journey of a Leader at SWR and His Impact on Broadcast Antennas
Serving as a crucial component in the field of emergency communication, an unsung hero ensures that no voice goes unheard and no community is left in isolation, enabling the rapid dissemination of critical information during any crisis: the broadcast antenna. They provide reliable access to emergency alerts, warnings and reach a broad audience, including those without internet access. Acting as fail-safes in communication systems, they remain operational even in power outages or network failures, while their wide coverage ensures that vital information reaches remote or isolated communities, aiding in evacuation procedures and coordinating emergency response efforts. In times of disaster, broadcast antennas serve as lifelines, providing essential communication channels for authorities to reach and inform the public, ultimately saving lives and minimizing damage.
Given the myriad applications of broadcast antennas, companies specializing in constructing broadcast antennas, such as Systems With Reliability (SWR), gain renewed significance. Established in 1963, SWR boasts a longstanding reputation for delivering durable, premium-quality products customized to meet customer requirements, manufacturing high-quality FM, TV, Weather antennas and other associated accessories and components through advanced design protocols and rigorous testing criteria.
Umesh Babu Manedi's arrival at SWR coincided with a period of generational transition within the company. Familiarizing himself with the existing operations, he contributed his own enhancements to the procedures, slowly advancing within the organization and playing a pivotal role in driving the company's growth trajectory. Since joining SWR, Umesh has single-handedly driven an annual revenue of $850,000, exponentially increasing the customer base over the past 3 years.
Initially kicking off his academic journey by earning a Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from Anna University in 2015, Umesh later pursued a Master's Degree from the New York Institute of Technology in 2017. During his academic tenure, Umesh gained valuable experience through internships at Electronics Corporation of India Limited (ECIL), exploring communication radio and signal processing, and as a research assistant focusing on Software Defined Radio using HackRF One.
With his entry into a professional environment, Umesh embarked on his career by developing a precise Temperature controller using Omega CN7-A software for Atlas Evaluation & Inspection Services (AEIS), eventually joining a team responsible for upgrading radio systems in the New York City Transit (NYCT), the largest transit system in North America. With his expertise in radio communication, Umesh assumed the role of project manager, ensuring adherence to industry standards, resolving technical challenges, and fostering communication among stakeholders with a focus on safety and reliability.
In 2020, Umesh embraced a new opportunity by joining as an RF Design Engineer at SWR. His rapid progression to Director of RF Engineering showcases his proficiency in antenna design and testing as he proudly stands as a leader and trailblazer at SWR, demonstrating extraordinary vision and expertise in antenna engineering. An active member of esteemed professional chapters like IEEE and Broadcast Technical Society, Umesh is a major contributor to the field, providing innovative solutions and cutting-edge advancements.
Umesh’s love of learning and thirst for knowledge drove him to seize numerous opportunities during his academic journey, providing experiences that he would later draw from in his professional career, with SWR becoming the perfect platform for him to demonstrate his expertise. His transition from an engineer to a respected leader serves as a source of inspiration, his commitment to excellence being evidently shown in his meticulous approach to design and manufacturing processes. Under Umesh’s leadership, SWR transcends its identity as a mere company, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, its potential immeasurable as it pioneers the development of cutting edge technology. Given the vital significance of broadcast antennas to society as a whole, Umesh emerges as one of the most qualified individuals at SWR to oversee the handling and construction of broadcast antennas, his meticulous planning and ceaseless innovations ensuring their functionality and effectiveness in any scenario.
