Rachel Etherton
About Rachel Etherton
Rachel Etherton is a Digital Scrum Master at Legal & General, with extensive experience in software development and team leadership. She has held various roles in the technology sector, including positions at Madgex, Chubb, and Wildnet, and has a strong educational background in Information Systems from the University of Brighton.
Work at Legal & General
Rachel Etherton has been serving as a Digital Scrum Master at Legal & General since 2017. In this role, she facilitates Agile methodologies within the organization, ensuring effective collaboration among teams. Her responsibilities include managing project timelines, coordinating sprints, and optimizing workflows. Rachel's experience in this position spans over seven years, during which she has contributed to various digital transformation initiatives within the company.
Previous Experience at Madgex
Prior to her current role, Rachel worked at Madgex as a Development Team Leader from 2015 to 2017. During her two years at Madgex, she led development teams in East Sussex, overseeing project delivery and team performance. Her leadership involved mentoring team members and implementing best practices in software development.
International Experience at Chubb
Rachel gained international experience while working as a Senior Analyst Programmer at Chubb from 2004 to 2009 in Switzerland. In this five-year role, she focused on software development and system analysis, contributing to various projects that enhanced the company's technology infrastructure.
Educational Background in Information Systems
Rachel studied Information Systems at the University of Brighton, where she completed her degree from 2013 to 2016. This three-year program equipped her with foundational knowledge in technology and systems management. Additionally, she attended the same university from 1994 to 1998, further solidifying her expertise in the field.
Career Progression in Development Roles
Before advancing to leadership roles, Rachel worked as a developer using technologies such as ASP.NET, C#, CSS, and XHTML. Her career began at Nvisage as a Web Developer from 2009 to 2011, followed by a position as Development Manager at Wildnet from 2011 to 2015. These roles provided her with extensive hands-on experience in software development and project management.