Swann Communications
Alvaro H. is an experienced professional with a strong background in engineering and product management, currently serving as Lead Engineer and Product Manager at Swann Communications since March 2014. In this capacity, Alvaro specializes in Security and Connected Home products, overseeing the entire product development lifecycle while collaborating with global teams. Prior to this, Alvaro worked at Telstra for two decades, holding the position of Emerging Technology Specialist, where Alvaro identified technology trends, developed financial models, and contributed to successful innovative products, earning multiple awards. Additionally, Alvaro served as a Senior Research Fellow, providing consultancy, prototyping commercial software, and authoring research papers. Earlier experience includes a Research Scientist role at CSIRO, focusing on VLSI PCBs for Parallel Computing Systems. Alvaro holds a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Melbourne and a Master's degree in Telecommunications from Monash University.
Swann Communications
Swann is a global leader in do-it-yourself video surveillance, consumer electronics and security-centric solutions for homes and businesses. Swann has always been a leader. From humble beginnings in the basement of David Swann’s family home in Melbourne in 1987, Australia the business now has offices in the USA, Canada, Australia, UK, Hong Kong and China and a presence in over 50 countries on 6 continents. Swann pioneered the category of Do-it-Yourself security and is proud of the work it has done to make local communities safer. Today Swann is part of the Infinova Group, providing the business with enhanced manufacturing capabilities, cutting-edge research and development of security and networking solutions. Swann is the world’s largest manufacturer of Do-it-Yourself Wired Video Surveillance Systems*. The business remains at the forefront of innovation with recent new product developments including state-of-the-art professional-quality ultra HD 4K surveillance systems with motion-sensing spotlights, sirens, two-way audio and smart analytics, the latest 100% wireless devices including cameras and doorbells, and security-centric smart home solutions. The company has created a security ecosystem with all types of security devices, including wired, powered Wi-Fi and wireless cameras, viewable and controllable on a single app, known as ‘Swann Security’. Swann’s products are designed to offer value for money and are available through some of the largest retailers in the world including Best Buy, Fry’s Electronics, Menards, Sam’s Club, Costco Wholesale, Lowes, Amazon.com, Dixons, Currys PC World, Screwfix, JB Hi-Fi, Bunnings Warehouse, Jaycar Electronics, Harvey Norman and many more. As a specialist in security for over 30 years, Swann is committed to developing a new generation of solutions, products and services that deliver peace of mind 24/7 and exemplify security made smarter. *Source: IHS Markit – September 2018, Wired DVR and NVR Camera Systems