The Faces of Fiber: Meet Tyson Watson
Behind every connection is a team of incredible people, and our monthly employee spotlight helps you get to know the local faces powering the Clearnetworx network
As one of Clearnetworx’s Fiber Field Foremen, Tyson plays a hands-on role in building and maintaining the fiber network that serves our communities. For the past two years, he’s helped bring new neighborhoods online and ensure customers have a reliable connection they can depend on.
Tyson is driven by the impact his work has on everyday life. Whether it’s helping a student complete schoolwork, supporting a local business, or connecting a family at home, he takes pride in being part of the team that makes it all possible.
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Q&A with tyson
One of Tyson’s favorite parts of the job is seeing the entire process come together, from design and construction to the moment the first customer in a new area comes online. He’s also quick to credit his crew, saying the friendships he’s built at Clearnetworx are one of the best parts of the job.
Q: What is your role at Clearnetworx and how long have you been a part of the team?
A: I am one of the Fiber Field Foreman at Clearnetworx and have been working here for 2 years.
Q: As a Splicer you are working with delicate glass strands that help carry internet to people’s homes. What is one part of the splicing process that might surprise people or is more complex than they’d expect?
A: One thing that might surprise people is that data travels through the fiber at 70% the speed of light. 186,282 miles per second.
Q: What first sparked your interest in becoming a Splicer? Was there a specific moment in your life when you realized this was something you wanted to pursue?
A: I first wanted to become a splicer when I saw a guy working in a trailer watching NFL red ticket in the middle of winter, haha. What intrigued me to pursue this trade was the complexity of the network. There will always be more to learn.
Q: Clearnetworx is all about community. When you are connecting fiber for a neighborhood, what does it mean to you knowing your work is laying out the foundation for a local student’s education or a neighbor’s small business growth?
A: In a world where everyone relies on a dependable network for everyday life, I want to be the guy people can count on. Working for a company that understands the customer is the most important part of the process. That’s why I do what I do.
Q: Our goal is to provide ‘A Better Internet Experience.’ From a splicing perspective, what is the biggest difference between a standard internet connection and the fiber network you’re building here at Clearnetworx?
A: It’s the moments where all of our hard work comes together as a whole that means the most to me. There are many people involved in getting the first customer live in a new zone. From engineering to design, taking it from plans and computers, and implementing into the physical world one splice at a time. It’s really cool.
From engineering to design, taking it from plans and computers, and implementing into the physical world one splice at a time. It’s really cool.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your job as a Splicer for Clearnetworx?
A: What I enjoy the most about Clearnetworx is my crew. Not only do I have good coworkers, I’ve made better friends. You don’t get that everywhere.