Teles draws on her two decades of hands-on experience to provide engineering and technical oversight for telecommunications projects and services. Working closely with the CTO, she develops network technical analysis and strategy for state and local governments, including the states of California, New Mexico, and Vermont and cities such as Chicago and Pittsburgh. Teles also brings extensive experience overseeing successful broadband deployments in rural areas of the country, from northern Nevada to southern Louisiana.

Previously, as interim director of LUS Fiber in Lafayette, Louisiana, she led initiatives to expand connectivity to underserved areas, secure federal grant funding, and introduce new technology solutions and product lines to the market. Under her leadership, LUS Fiber delivered broadband to more than 70,000 households. As a broadband authority with public-sector expertise, Teles has spoken at local and national conferences on topics ranging from fiber deployment planning, broadband policy, and industry insights to workforce challenges and customer service. She has also served as a member of the board of directors for the Fiber Broadband Association. Teles is a licensed Professional Engineer in multiple states.