Danijela Teather

Project Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Directed end-to-end planning and execution of cloud migration initiatives, coordinating between technical teams, external vendors, and business stakeholders to deliver secure, scalable solutions on time and within budget.
• Acted as liaison across cross-functional teams, ensuring project requirements, risks, and milestones were clearly communicated and aligned with organizational goals.
• Facilitated user training and adoption campaigns, improving system uptake and operational workflows across multiple stakeholder groups.

System Integration & Requirements Gathering

• Conducted detailed assessments of business objectives, IT infrastructure, and workflows to design and recommend integration-ready cloud solutions that mapped to both technical and operational needs.
• Gathered and translated technical/business requirements into actionable implementation plans, ensuring alignment with compliance standards and enterprise architecture.
• Resolved implementation blockers by collaborating directly with developers, security teams, and customers—accelerating deployment timelines and improving interoperability.

Compliance, Cost Control & Optimization

• Provided guidance on security and compliance frameworks (e.g., FedRAMP, NIST), ensuring all deployments met rigorous federal standards.
• Supported acquisition and integration of a Cloud Cost Monitoring and Optimization (CCMO) tool, improving system-wide financial transparency and efficiency.
• Delivered cost analyses and project justifications that enabled leadership to secure funding for mission-critical IT modernization initiatives.

• 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 strategies to drive brand awareness and customer engagement across various channels.
• Handled all accounting functions, including budgeting, financial reporting, and cost analysis, to ensure sustainable growth and profitability.

• Earned a Stellar Award - an award given to employees who have exceeded all expectations.
• 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.
• Drove Discovery Networks' marketing initiatives, built and maintained key relationships with cable affiliates, and oversaw a range of account management tasks.
• Executed affiliate events/campaigns/promotions and designed and implemented affiliate communication plans.
• Prepared and conducted Discovery Networks' product knowledge training for affiliates in strategic markets.