Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Sam Aannerud as an Ethernet/IP technician I.
In this role, Aannerud is part of the Network Operations Center team, supporting DCN’s state-of-the-art carrier Ethernet and IP networks. Responsibilities include network monitoring and provisioning, trouble analysis, receiving and resolving trouble reports, and administration of equipment. He is based out of DCN’s Network Operations Center in Bismarck and serves customers throughout the state.
A Minot native, Aannerud is a graduate of Minot State University with a bachelor’s degree in management information systems and a certificate in cyber defense. While at Minot State, he also earned PC Pro and Network Pro certifications from TestOut Corporation and was a participant and mentor in the Roger Looyenga Leadership Program. In addition, Aannerud completed technical internships at SRT Communications in Minot and DCN.
