John Reaser Iii
About John Reaser Iii
John Reaser III is a Project Manager at Cogent Communications, where he has worked since 2023, overseeing the North America backbone buildout project. He has extensive experience in telecommunications, having previously held various engineering and management roles at Sprint Nextel and Ericsson.
Work at Cogent Communications
John Reaser III has been employed at Cogent Communications as a Project Manager since 2023. He works on-site in Herndon, Virginia, where he manages the North America backbone buildout project for the Network Planning department. His role involves coordinating hub site moves and overseeing various aspects of project management to ensure successful implementation.
Previous Experience at Sprint Nextel
Prior to joining Cogent Communications, John Reaser III worked at Sprint Nextel for a total of 12 years, holding various positions. He served as a Program Manager from 2011 to 2023, where he was responsible for managing multiple projects. He also worked as a System Engineer in Quality Assurance from 2000 to 2003 and as a Network Engineer in Quality Assurance from 2003 to 2011. His responsibilities included lighting legacy Sprint POP sites and ensuring quality in network operations.
Experience at Ericsson
John Reaser III began his career at Ericsson, where he worked as a System Engineer Coop from 1995 to 1996. This position provided him with foundational experience in system engineering, contributing to his later roles in the telecommunications industry.
Education and Expertise
John Reaser III holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Old Dominion University, which he completed from 1992 to 1997. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science degree in Telecommunications from George Mason University, studying from 2002 to 2004. His academic background supports his expertise in project management and telecommunications.