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John C. Hockinson Jr.

Experience

Fifteen years in telecom and infrastructure, from tower-top engineering to running a multimillion-dollar fiber program, and building software alongside it since 2024. Open any role for scope and responsibilities.
  1. Ansco & Associates

    2011–2015

    Senior Network Engineer (2011–2014); Construction Manager, Wireless (2014–2015)

    Construction Manager, Wireless

  2. DK Bast Services

    2015–2016

    Construction Manager, Wireless (2015–2016)

    Construction Manager, Wireless

  3. Nexius

    2016–2023

    Construction Manager, Wireless (2016–2017); Network Integrity Manager, NOC/XTAC (2017–2018); Technical Project Manager, Network Integrity (2018–2023)

    Technical Project Manager, Network Integrity

  4. MasTec Communications Group

    2023–2026

    Project Manager (2023–2025); Senior Program Manager (2025–2026)

    Senior Program Manager

  5. TomorrowsTech AI Solutions

    2024–present

    Founder & AI Solutions Architect (2024–present)

    Founder & AI Solutions Architect

Fifteen years of roles, read as a schedule. Program leadership and software building overlap from 2024. Leading programs Building software

Roles

  1. TomorrowsTech AI Solutions

    Belton, TX

    Founded and run a technology company building AI-powered operating systems for real businesses.

    • Smartsheet
    • Next.js
    • TypeScript
    • Supabase
    • Vercel
    • AI agents
    • Local AI
    Founder & AI Solutions ArchitectFeb 2024 – Present
    • Build command centers, workflow automation, custom platforms and websites, and the hardware to run AI locally.
    • Launched Pool Business AI, Dark Tides and Proudly Texan as products under the company.
    • Deliver Smartsheet workflow operating systems for construction and field operations: intake, trackers, automation, dashboards and governance, covering fleet compliance, safety, staffing, warehouse and production visibility.
    • Write the training and handoff documentation that makes each system stick.
    • Run my own businesses on the same systems I sell.
  2. MasTec Communications Group

    Temple & Belton, TX

    Program and project leadership for wireless and wireline telecom work, ending as Senior Program Manager over the MNS Central Texas Program.

    • Smartsheet
    • SharePoint
    • Financial reporting
    • OSP fiber construction
    Senior Program ManagerJan 2025 – Mar 2026, Temple, TX

    Oversaw the MNS Central Texas Program: multiple high-impact, multimillion-dollar OSP turnkey fiber buildouts, balanced with business-as-usual operations and on-demand emergency services.

    • Used Smartsheet and SharePoint for real-time tracking, precise financial reporting and data-driven decisions.
    • Led cross-functional teams with safety and quality as priorities.
    • Drove continuous improvement in program processes and systems.
    Project ManagerMay 2023 – Jan 2025, Belton, TX
    • Led execution of multiple high-profile wireless and wireline projects for major telecom providers.
    • Designed and implemented a Smartsheet program that streamlined OSP workflows, letting field crews complete tasks from mobile devices.
    • Aligned engineering, construction and quality assurance for project delivery.
    • Improved internal workflows and project visibility for all stakeholders.
  3. Nexius

    San Antonio & Houston, TX

    Seven years across wireless construction management, network operations and technical project management.

    • Project charters & change control
    • Budget tracking
    • Vendor procurement
    • RAN KPI monitoring
    • Ticketing systems
    Technical Project Manager, Network IntegrityJul 2018 – Jan 2023, San Antonio, TX
    • Led wireless telecom projects from initiation to closure within budget and schedule.
    • Built project plans covering scope, deliverables, timelines, resources and risk.
    • Coordinated network engineers, technicians, vendors and contractors.
    • Managed budgets, vendor selection, contract negotiation and procurement.
    • Worked with regulatory bodies to keep projects compliant with laws and licensing.
    • Mentored project team members.
    Network Integrity Manager, NOC/XTACJan 2017 – Jul 2018, San Antonio, TX
    • Monitored RAN system performance and KPIs.
    • Triaged and tracked incidents through resolution, escalating to vendors and third parties as needed.
    Construction Manager, WirelessFeb 2016 – Jan 2017, Houston, TX
    • Oversaw design review for zoning, permitting and construction compliance.
    • Approved bills of material and closeout documents; monitored contractor change orders.
    • Managed multiple crews, QA and punch-list resolution, and site safety.
  4. DK Bast Services

    Leitchfield, KY

    Wireless network construction and optimization on Ericsson equipment.

    • Ericsson
    • RF planning
    • Site surveys
    Construction Manager, WirelessJan 2015 – Feb 2016
    • Designed, implemented and optimized wireless networks using Ericsson equipment.
    • Ran site surveys, coverage and capacity analysis, and RF planning.
    • Provided technical guidance to junior engineers and technicians.
  5. Ansco & Associates

    Lexington, KY & Clarkston, GA

    Wireless site construction for AT&T programs, from tower-top engineering to construction management.

    • Pre-construction walks
    • Crane planning
    • JSAs
    • Closeout packages
    • RFDS redlines
    Construction Manager, WirelessJan 2014 – Feb 2015, Lexington, KY
    • Coordinated civil and tower crews, material scoping and crane lifts across assigned sites.
    • Ran pre-construction walks with property owners and weekly job safety analyses for every crew.
    • Owned tower-owner closeouts, building-permit closeouts and redlined RFDS delivery.
    Senior Network EngineerJan 2011 – Jan 2014, Clarkston, GA
    • Selected by management to train construction managers, build crews and Tiger Teams on difficult installs, contributing to a zero-punch rating with AT&T.
    • Recognized as a key contributor to the company's contractor training manual.
    • Trained every newly onboarded technician on remote and field alarm clearing.

Highlights

  • MasTec

    Ran the MNS Central Texas Program: multiple multimillion-dollar turnkey OSP fiber buildouts, alongside business-as-usual work and on-demand emergency services.

  • MasTec

    Designed a Smartsheet program that let OSP field crews close out tasks from their phones, and gave every stakeholder the same live view.

  • Nexius

    Took wireless network-integrity projects from initiation to closure: plans, budgets, vendors, procurement and regulatory compliance.

  • Ansco & Associates

    Chosen to train construction managers, build crews and Tiger Teams on difficult installs, work that led to a zero-punch rating with AT&T.