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John Alcock

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Senior Network Engineer at Highland Telephone Cooperative
📍 Cleveland, Tennessee, United States

John Alcock is a highly experienced Senior Network Engineer with over 25 years in telecommunications. At Highland Telephone Cooperative, he launched the areas first 1-gig and 10-gig services. He holds a BS from Tennessee Technological University and is proficient in UNIX/FreeBSD systems and various routing protocols.

Outside of his direct role, John is an active member of the networking community. He participates in industry conferences such as NANOG and ARIN, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and connecting with peers to discuss technology and trends.

He was part of the pioneering team at EPB that brought the first residential gigabit internet service to the state of Tennessee.

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Experience
32 Years
Current Role
Senior Network Engineer
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Cleveland, Tennessee, United States
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Small ISP Challenges
He frequently discusses the unique struggles of small, rural ISPs, including budget mismatches with major vendors and the need for efficient, manageable operations.
Network Vendor Relations
Expresses frustration with vendors changing configuration systems, the high cost of enterprise gear, and irrelevant sales pitches for services his small NOC doesn't need.
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Career

Work history

6-2016
Senior Network Engineer
Highland Telephone Cooperative
1-2011 - 6-2016
Network Engineer
EPB
5-2010 - 2-2011
Network Engineer
Morristown Utility Systems
10-1998 - 6-2010
Network Engineer
Charter Communications
1993 - 1996
Student Helpdesk
Tennessee Tech University
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Education
1992 - 1996
BS
Tennessee Technological University
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