Rhonda Lands
About Rhonda Lands
Rhonda Lands is a Manager of E-Commerce Product and Process Development at the American Chemical Society, where she has worked since 2020. She has extensive experience in applying Scrum methodologies across various organizations, including roles at Ascena Retail Group and the US Navy.
Work at American Chemical Society
Rhonda Lands holds the position of Manager, E-Commerce Product & Process Development at the American Chemical Society. She has been in this role since 2020, contributing to the organization's efforts in enhancing e-commerce strategies and processes. Her responsibilities include facilitating the migration of business rule code ownership to an internal Scrum team, which has improved operational autonomy and reduced costs.
Education and Expertise
Rhonda Lands earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mapping and Land Information Science from The Ohio State University. She is a certified Professional Scrum Master, focusing on the application of Scrum methodologies to solve organizational challenges. Her expertise spans various sectors, particularly in bridging the gap between business and technology teams through effective Scrum practices.
Background
Rhonda Lands has a diverse professional background, beginning her career as an Officer in the US Navy from 1994 to 2000. She transitioned to the private sector, where she held multiple roles at Ascena Retail Group, Inc. from 2014 to 2020, including Scrum Master and IT Application Manager. Her experience also includes positions at Kforce Inc. and Baesman, where she managed web fulfillment and fulfillment operations, respectively.
Achievements
Rhonda Lands has successfully led initiatives that transitioned teams from a waterfall to a Scrum framework, resulting in the consistent delivery of 5-7 value-add enhancements per sprint. She advocates for the use of Scrum in various organizational contexts, emphasizing teamwork and effective problem-solving to address complex challenges.