DCN’s Rasmussen earns certification
Branden Rasmussen, cloud services specialist at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), recently earned the designation Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE), furthering his expertise in data management, protection, and recovery solutions provided by DCN. The VMCE certification involves a rigorous training and examination process that requires demonstration of comprehensive knowledge and expertise in deploying, configuring, managing, and supporting […]
DCN receives $19.7 million grant to reduce cost of network expansion
North Dakota, one of the best-connected states in the country, is about to get even more connected to reliable, affordable broadband. The DCN Statewide Middle Mile Backbone Upgrade is a $43.8 million project. It is comprised of two elements: adding middle mile fiber route miles and upgrading electronics to support the increased network demand to […]
Trio joins DCN technical team
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired two new employees Nathan Briggs and Andrew Geigle, and team member Tara Taylor has assumed a new role. Briggs, Geigle, and Taylor are all serving as Ethernet/IP technician I. As such, they are part of the Network Operations Center team, supporting DCN’s state-of-the-art carrier Ethernet and IP networks. Responsibilities […]
DCN hires Syverson as CFO
Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) has hired Kristin Syverson as its new chief financial officer (CFO). Syverson’s diverse background includes finance, marketing, and operations in the manufacturing, engineering, and non-profit sectors. These combined with a decade of CFO experience have made her into a leader with strong analytical, change management, and strategic planning skills that will […]
DCN hires Ritz
Ian Ritz has been hired as an application analyst at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). In this role, Ritz is responsible for administering software applications to create reports based on statistical information, configuring and maintaining network monitoring, and creating and maintaining custom dashboards for external and internal users. He is based at DCN’s Bismarck facility. A […]
DCN team earns CPSP certification
Six Dakota Carrier Network (DCN) team members have earned the Certified Professional Sales Person (CPSP) designation, awarded through the National Association of Sales Professionals. DCN recipients are: Mark Aslakson, wholesale sales manager Todd Domres, manager of Owners and government relations Jennifer Guthmiller, commercial sales manager Valerie Schwantes, account executive Troy Walker, director of sales and […]
Subramanian earns CISSP certification
Aparna Subramanian, information systems manager at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN), has earned the prestigious CISSP certification. The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is one of the most globally recognized certifications in cybersecurity. CISSP validates a cybersecurity professional’s deep technical and managerial knowledge and experience to effectively design, engineer, and manage an organization’s overall security […]
Norgaard joins DCN as intern
Adeline Norgaard has joined Dakota Carrier Network as an intern in the Information Systems department. Norgaard is a sophomore at the University of Mary in Bismarck, N.D., majoring in computer information systems with a minor in cybersecurity administration. During the internship, she will work in a variety of areas within DCN’s IS department including cloud […]
DCN hires Neiss
Carson Neiss has been hired as a software developer at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). In this role, Neiss designs, codes, and maintains DCN’s support applications and programs. In addition, he works with users to ensure proper program operation and function, tests code, and provides user training. He is based at DCN’s Bismarck facility. A Bismarck […]
DCN hires Bartlett
Jordan Bartlett has been hired as systems administrator at Dakota Carrier Network (DCN). In this role, Bartlett will support the technical needs of the DCN team. This includes installing, configuring, and maintaining computer hardware, software, networks, printers, and scanners; diagnosing and solving technical issues; and scheduling and performing IT maintenance and upgrades. He is based […]