DCN pair earn certifications
Aparna Subramanian and Branden Rasmussen, members of the Dakota Carrier Network information systems team, have recently earned industry certifications. Both are based in Bismarck and serve customers throughout the state. Subramanian completed Optical Communications Associate (OCA) certification through Ciena. This certification equips professionals with essential skills in optical network design and optimization, focusing on increasing […]
DCN technicians earn Nokia certification
Barb Pfeifer and Logan Mitchell, ethernet/IP technicians at Dakota Carrier Network, have recently earned Nokia Certified Network Routing Specialist I (NRS I) certification. Both technicians are based in Bismarck and serve customers throughout the state. NRS I certification recognizes proficiency in managing and maintaining Nokia’s advanced network infrastructure in order to optimize network performance, enhance […]
DCN hires Jorgenson
DCN has hired Shelby Jorgenson as executive/office assistant in the Bismarck office. In this role, Jorgenson provides high-level administrative support to the chief executive officer as well as managing day-to-day office responsibilities such as ordering supplies, creating purchase orders, preparing documents for electronic signature, and managing the reception desk. She also provides administrative support to […]
DCN hires Simmonds as CFO
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Adam Simmonds as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Simmonds, a certified public accountant, brings an accomplished background to DCN. For more than a decade, he has served in finance-related leadership roles at construction companies in North Dakota and Illinois, and most recently as client accounting and advisory services […]
DCN hires Aannerud
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 Rasmussen earns Veeam certification
Branden Rasmussen, cloud services specialist at Dakota Carrier Network, recently earned Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA) certification, enhancing DCN’s ability to effectively manage and protect customers’ virtual environments. The VMCA certification validates Rasmussen’s expertise in managing and protecting virtual environments using Veeam backup, disaster recovery, and data management software. To earn certification, he had to demonstrate […]
DCN hires Thompson
DCN has hired Callie Thompson as an accounting technician. In this position, Thompson is responsible for day-to-day financial transactions including verifying, classifying, and recording accounts payable data, as well as supporting the accounting team by performing various accounting functions, including accounts receivable transactions. She is based in the Fargo office. Thompson earned a bachelor’s degree […]
DCN employees earn Ethernet certification
Five DCN employees recently earned MEF Carrier Ethernet Certified Professional (CECP) certification following a week of intensive training and successful exam completion. CECP is a vendor neutral, technical certification recognizing carrier Ethernet expertise in professionals from a cross section of job functions. The certification is valid for three years and is recognized industrywide as the […]
Kalbus named DCN accounting manager
Anna Kalbus has been promoted to accounting manager at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). As accounting manager, Kalbus is responsible for overseeing daily accounting processes, performing month-end and year-end close procedures, assisting with financial reporting and audits, and providing analytical support to the CFO and executive team. In addition, she oversees the daily workflow of the […]
DCN hires Mitchell
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Logan Mitchell as an Ethernet/IP technician I. In this role, Mitchell 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 […]