Overview
Scott Montgomerie is the Co-Founder and CEO of Scope AR, a leading enterprise software company specializing in augmented reality (AR) solutions. Based in San Francisco, he has established himself as a recognized authority and innovator in enterprise AR technology, driving transformation across various industries by addressing complex challenges such as labor shortages and the industrial skills gap.
Current Role and Company Details
Position:
Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Company: Scope AR
Location: San Francisco, CA
Company Focus:
Scope AR delivers cross-platform enterprise-class AR solutions designed to empower frontline workers with immediate, on-demand expertise. The company’s WorkLink platform enables organizations to conduct and collaborate on complex remote tasks, enhance skilled employee training, support product and equipment assembly, maintenance and repair, and strengthen field and customer support operations. WorkLink is distinguished in the market for its support of smartphones, tablets, and wearables, as well as compatibility with any CAD model format.
Key Clientele and Sectors Served:
Scope AR solutions are in use at some of the world’s largest and most influential companies, including Johnson & Johnson, Northrop Grumman, Mitsubishi, Lockheed Martin, Honeywell, Unilever, Prince Castle, and Toyota. The platform is deployed across industries such as Aerospace & Defense, Aviation, and General Industrial.
Company Size: 11 – 50 employees
Headquarters: 575 Market Street, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94105, USA; Additional office in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Industry: Computer Software – B2B Augmented Reality and Artificial Intelligence
Professional Achievements and Expertise
- Enterprise AR Pioneer:
Since co-founding Scope AR in 2011, Montgomerie has been among the first executives to implement AR tools at scale with Fortune 500 corporations, leading the way in digital transformation for manufacturing, maintenance, and training.
- Technological Vision:
Scott is highly regarded for orchestrating “AR firsts” in enterprise deployment, ensuring fast and frictionless adoption in demanding environments. His leadership has contributed to numerous patents in AR work instructions and significant client case studies, including Northrop Grumman’s use of AR for satellite assembly.
- Thought Leadership:
Montgomerie is a frequent invited speaker at top global technology conferences such as AWE (US and Europe), Unity Vision AR/VR Summit, Virtual Reality Strategy Conference, and VRDC. He publishes regularly on the intersection of AR, AI, and workforce transformation, offering strategic insights into how these technologies address persistent training and productivity challenges.
- Technical and AI Background:
Scott holds a Bachelor of Science in Computing Science from the University of Alberta and is a published researcher in Bioinformatics. His early work leveraged neural networks to address the protein folding problem, foreshadowing his ongoing interests at the intersection of AI, semantic search, and immersive technologies.
- Previous Leadership:
- VP of Engineering at Xfire, Inc.: Built in-game communication platforms for the e-sports community.
- Founder, Zigtag Inc. (Semanti Corp.): Developed semantic search technologies to improve information discovery and retrieval.
- Skills: Executive Leadership, Enterprise Software Solutions, Artificial Intelligence, Full-Stack Development (experience ranges from mobile gaming to enterprise Ruby-on-Rails applications).
Strategic Interests and Published Perspectives
- Workforce Transformation:
Montgomerie's recent publications, such as "The Perfect Storm In The Skilled Industrial Workforce" (July 2024), advocate for digital transformation in manufacturing to attract top talent to the industry through modern, technology-driven workplaces.
- AI Integration:
He addresses industry hesitance toward AI adoption in pieces like "How Every Company Can Become 'AI First'" (January 2024), underscoring the necessity for organizations—including those with technical staff—to embrace next-generation technologies for sustained competitive advantage.
- Industry Advocacy:
He has highlighted real-world AR applications empowering technicians, boosting operational efficiency, and accelerating training—most recently at the 2024 Ontario Aircraft Maintenance Conference and other industry events.
Contact and Professional Network
- LinkedIn: [Scott Montgomerie LinkedIn Profile](http://www.linkedin.com/in/scottmontgomerie/)
- Professional Affiliations: Featured as a member and contributor to the Forbes Technology Council (as of January 2024; no longer active as of latest data).
- Network: Over 500 LinkedIn connections, reflecting extensive influence across the AR, AI, and enterprise software communities.
Additional Information
Scott Montgomerie is a Canadian expatriate residing in San Francisco. His career demonstrates a consistent thread of leveraging advanced technologies—AR, AI, semantic search—to drive business process improvements for industrial enterprises. He maintains a strong public profile through published articles, conference presentations, and thought leadership within the augmented reality ecosystem.
Scope AR remains at the forefront as an AR solutions provider to large industrial clients, with ongoing innovation, strategic partnerships, and notable intellectual property investments.
