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Danijela Teather

Bethesda,MD

Summary

I am a customer success-focused professional who thrives on aligning people, processes, and technology to deliver secure and scalable solutions. Over the past few years, I have led complex IT projects across diverse missions, where success depended on listening closely, translating needs across technical and non-technical teams, and keeping work moving despite roadblocks. I am passionate about building trusted relationships by understanding business priorities, removing roadblocks, and driving lasting customer success.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Specialist (Infosec)/ Cloud Project Manager

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /Office of the CIO
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Conducted assessments of customer business goals, IT infrastructure, and operational workflows to recommend cloud solutions and cloud service providers that align with their specific needs.
  • Enabled customers to secure project funding by delivering cost estimates, optimizing proposals, and aligning initiatives with budgetary goals.
  • Advised customers on cloud security and compliance requirements, enabling secure, policy-aligned deployments.
  • Served as a liaison between customers and internal teams, driving capability prioritization through customer feedback while collaborating with stakeholders to resolve blockers and accelerate solution delivery.

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Orca Grow Film
06.2009 - 03.2023
  • Managed all operational and strategic aspects of the business, overseeing end-to-end production processes, coordinating both domestic and international distribution channels, and managing an online sales platform.
  • Developed and implemented marketing initiatives to drive brand awareness and customer engagement across various channels.

Regional Coordinator

Discovery Inc.
12.2008 - 06.2011

Stellar Award Recipient

  • Managed the distribution of Discovery Communications' suite of networks to National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC) member affiliates, strengthening reach and presence across the Western Region.
  • Implemented Discovery Networks' marketing initiatives, cultivated strategic partnerships with cable affiliates, and managed end-to-end account operations.

Education

Master of Science - Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations

University of Maryland Global Campus
College Park, MD
03.2022

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business
College Park, MD
05.2007

Professional Development

PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) Training (32 hours)

CompTIA Network+ Training (40 hours)

CompTIA Security+ Training (40 hours)

ISC2 CCSP® Training (40 hours)

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Cloud Technologies
  • FedRAMP and FISMA
  • NIST Standards

Languages

Croatian/Serbian/Bosnian
Native or Bilingual

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline

IT Specialist (Infosec)/ Cloud Project Manager

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration /Office of the CIO
09.2023 - 05.2025

Co-Founder & Managing Director

Orca Grow Film
06.2009 - 03.2023

Regional Coordinator

Discovery Inc.
12.2008 - 06.2011

Master of Science - Digital Forensics and Cyber Investigations

University of Maryland Global Campus

Bachelor of Business Administration - International Business

University of Maryland - Robert H. Smith School of Business