About Us
Lightning Rod Interactive is led by Scott Ferguson, a senior software developer and solution architect with more than two decades of experience delivering reliable digital solutions. Scott has worked across enterprise environments and smaller, fast-moving teams, helping organisations turn complex technical challenges into practical outcomes that people can actually use.
His background includes long-term technical leadership at Diligent, architecture and delivery roles at House of Travel, and recent contract work modernising test and cloud delivery practices at Ravensdown. Across these roles, Scott has consistently combined hands-on engineering with leadership, mentoring, and clear communication with stakeholders at every level.
Scott also had considerable influence on digital strategy at Swallowing Technologies (Swaltech), a high-profile medtech startup, helping shape practical technology decisions that supported both business growth and real-world clinical impact. In true startup fashion, he wore many hats, including taking the front-page photography for the Swaltech website.
From secure enterprise services and high-scale integration platforms to customer-facing web and mobile products, Scott brings a calm, collaborative approach focused on quality, clarity, and trust. He is known for bridging the gap between technology and humanity: listening first, speaking in plain language, and partnering closely with clients to deliver software that makes a real difference.
Why clients choose us
- • 20+ years building production software across web, mobile, and cloud
- • Proven leadership spanning architecture, delivery, mentoring, and agile practice
- • Trusted by both enterprise organisations and growing businesses
- • A people-first style that keeps technical work aligned with real-world needs