Ed Rowand
About Ed Rowand
Ed Rowand is a Scrum Master currently working at Scaled Agile, Inc. in San Antonio, Texas, with extensive experience in agile methodologies and team dynamics, including previous roles at USAA and Academy Sports + Outdoors.
Work at Scaled Agile
Ed Rowand has been employed at Scaled Agile, Inc. as a Scrum Master since 2022. In this role, he operates from San Antonio, Texas, where he applies his expertise in agile methodologies to facilitate team processes and enhance project delivery. His responsibilities include guiding teams in Scrum practices and ensuring effective collaboration among team members.
Previous Experience in Agile Roles
Prior to his current position, Ed Rowand worked at USAA as a Senior Agile Coach from 2018 to 2022, where he contributed to agile transformations within the organization. He also served as a Scrum Master at USAA from 2016 to 2018. Before that, he held multiple roles at Academy Sports + Outdoors, including eCommerce Scrum Master, Project Manager in Portfolio Management, and Business Analyst. His diverse experience spans over a decade in various agile and project management capacities.
Education and Expertise
Ed Rowand studied at the University of Chicago, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Government from 1986 to 1990. His educational background provides a foundation for his analytical skills and understanding of organizational dynamics, which he applies in his agile coaching and Scrum Master roles.
Achievements in Agile Community
Ed Rowand has made significant contributions to the agile community. He established the Scrum Master Community of Practice at Marathon Petroleum Corporation, promoting collaboration and continuous improvement among Scrum Masters. He also facilitated an Emotional Culture Workshop aimed at enhancing engagement and fostering a culture of change within organizations. Additionally, he presented on meeting facilitation and dysfunctional DISC behaviors to the Enterprise Agile Community of Practice, showcasing his expertise in team dynamics.
Leadership in Agile Planning
In his capacity as a Scrum Master and Agile Coach, Ed Rowand has demonstrated leadership in large-scale agile planning. He took on the role of Release Train Engineer (RTE) for the first and second Program Increment (PI) Planning events, guiding teams through the planning process. He also co-facilitated the first Marathon Petroleum IT Roadmapping session, contributing to strategic planning and alignment within the organization.