JOHN HEDGPETH is Worldwide Applications Engineering Manager at Corning, supporting optical fiber products, inclusive of submarine optical fiber. John has held several positions during his 10-year tenure at Corning, including manufacturing support, quality management and product line management for submarine optical fiber. In addition to his work at Corning, John’s career has allowed for experience in process engineering, research, and product management, all gained through working in the electronic component industry. John holds a BS in Chemical Engineering from NC State University.