materiell {adjective}

substantial, having great meaning or lasting effect

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Our Story

Founded in 2011, Materiell has evolved alongside the digital landscape, consistently staying ahead of technological advances while maintaining our core mission: delivering exceptional digital solutions that matter. We serve clients throughout the Washington DC area and across the nation, bringing enterprise-level expertise to every project we undertake.

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Who We Are

We are problem solvers, innovators, and dedicated partners in your digital journey. Our staff are seasoned experts that bring together decades of experience in digital strategy, design, development, and reliable hosting. But what truly sets us apart is not only our understanding of technology – it's how we apply it to achieve your mission that really matters.

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What Sets Us Apart

Let us tailor a digital experience together that drives engagement.

Mission-Critical Focus

We specialize in developing and maintaining mission-critical systems where reliability isn't just desired – it's essential and expected. Our solutions are built to perform when it matters most, ensuring your digital presence is always available and effective.

Technical Expertise

Our team masters multiple platforms and technologies, allowing us to match you with the perfect solution for your specific needs whether it's custom development, content management systems, or complex integrations.

Accessibility

We believe the web should be open and accessible to everyone. We make that vision a reality through thoughtful design, development, and testing. Following WCAG and 508 guidelines effectively helps you future-proof your digital presence, create market opportunities and fulfill legal requirements.

Government Expertise

As a GSA Schedule MAS contract holder, we understand the unique needs of government entities. Through cooperative purchasing, we extend GSA benefits to public educational institutions and other qualified public sector organizations, offering streamlined procurement and proven solutions.

Security-First Mindset

We understand that your digital assets require the highest level of protection. Every solution we create is built with unwavering security at its core.

Our Approach

We believe in building partnerships, not just projects. Our approach combines:

Strategic Planning

Thoughtful Design

Robust Development

Reliable Support

Who We've Helped

Materiell clients

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Meet the Team

Susan Daniero brings more than 20 years of experience in small business and sales management to her role as Founder & President. A Virginia native, she leverages her deep understanding of the Washington, DC Area's unique business climate to serve clients across enterprise, government, non-profit, education, association, and legal sectors. Susan has successfully managed hundreds of website projects, maintaining a strong track record of on-time, on-budget delivery. She holds a Google Cloud™ Sales Credential.

Deven Cao has dedicated over a decade at Materiell to making the web a more inclusive space. As Creative Director, he crafts efficient, beautiful designs that enhance the visitor experience while specializing in accessibility design (508 standards and WCAG guidelines). Deven's diverse educational background combines Architecture and Industrial Design from the California College of the Arts with Business Administration, focusing on Management and Information Design, from San Francisco State University. He shares his expertise through CMS website training and holds a Google Cloud™ Sales Credential.

Laura Hanrahan brings over 18 years of specialized account management experience to her role as Accounts Director & Project Manager. Her diverse background spans sales, marketing, higher education, and publishing, informing her expertise in managing complex, multi-year projects. This experience shines through her successful oversight of Materiell's first federal contract with the Social Security Administration. A graduate of Lehigh University in Pennsylvania, Laura holds a Google Cloud™ Sales Credential.

Jeremy Englert combines over 10 years of senior web development experience with expertise in search engine optimization and marketing. As Senior Developer & Technical Project Manager, he leads Craft/WordPress development initiatives and is renowned for creating JointsWP, a responsive WordPress framework used by thousands of developers worldwide. A Foundation Framework Certified developer, Jeremy holds a degree in advertising and marketing from the Southwest University of Visual Arts in Tucson, Arizona.

Bishal Sainju brings full-stack development expertise to his role as Software Engineer, specializing in Java Spring and NodeJS backend development alongside ReactJS frontend work. A graduate of Utah State University, he earned his Master's in Computer Science with an impressive 3.96 GPA and published his dissertation in the prestigious Decision Support System journal. His recent accomplishments include developing Materiell's custom ROI calculator for Lyra Health. As a Google Cloud™ Certified Professional Cloud Architect, Bishal continues to expand his technical capabilities.

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Let's begin with a conversation – two teams exploring how we can create something amazing together.

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