The need for wireless networks to keep up with our insatiable binge habits and cat GIF consumption has become starkly apparent. All those texts, videos and Instagram posts—there’s real work that goes into that.

Tower climbing vet Brian Bicknese knows we need to bridge the gap, and has taken it upon himself to go to Washington to talk with senators and congresspeople about the importance of getting tech schools and colleges to focus on trades jobs as critical and relevant to the strength and growth of the country.

In addition to those trips to Capitol Hill, Bicknese and his team work with tower climbers and other tradespeople using the most realistic jobsite scenarios possible. A major part of that training and development is tower climbing gear—including fall protection equipment and tool tethers for prevention of dropped objects.

As a member of Erogdyne’s Tenacious Tester program, Bicknese has the opportunity to be more hands-on with the development of new solutions for working at height.