Run Riot Studio

Custom software for businesses that have outgrown off-the-shelf tools

Practical software, integrations and infrastructure for businesses trying to do something too specific, too complex or too important to force into an off-the-shelf system.

Based in New Zealand, working with businesses across New Zealand, Australia and beyond.

Services

Technology that solves business problems

From custom applications and API integrations to mapping platforms, AI-assisted workflows and cloud infrastructure, technology built to support the way businesses operate and scale as they grow.

Custom Software

Bespoke applications, internal tools and operational systems built around the way your business actually works, with a focus on performance, scalability and maintainability.

Integrations & APIs

Connecting platforms, synchronising data and automating workflows between business systems, third-party APIs and internal tools.

Mapping

Interactive maps, route planning, location-based systems, GPX processing and spatial data.

Automation & Workflows

Business process automation and AI-assisted workflows with guardrails, validation and human review where reliability matters.

Infrastructure, Performance & Scale

Cloud infrastructure, Docker, deployment pipelines, database optimisation and large-scale data processing. Building systems that remain fast, reliable and maintainable as your business grows.

Security & Compliance

Security reviews, vulnerability testing, access controls, monitoring, auditing and practical hardening to reduce risk without getting in the way of day-to-day operations.

Particular areas of expertise

Experience across API integrations, mapping platforms, cloud infrastructure and practical automation.

API integrations: Gensolve, Strava, Garmin, Xero, Stripe and more
Extensive experience integrating third-party APIs including Gensolve, Strava, Garmin, Xero, Stripe and custom business systems. From authentication and data synchronisation through to webhook processing and workflow automation, ensuring systems communicate reliably.
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Mapping/geospatial platforms
Design and development of mapping and geospatial platforms using Mapbox, vector tiles, GPX processing, location-based search and large spatial datasets. Experience ranges from consumer-facing route discovery platforms through to custom business mapping tools.
Automation & Workflow Design
Business process automation, workflow design and operational systems. Experience building automated processes, approval workflows, data synchronisation and human-in-the-loop solutions that reduce manual effort while maintaining reliability.
AI-assisted workflows, with guardrails and human review
AI integration where it delivers real value, with a clear understanding of its limitations. Solutions typically include guardrails, validation, human review and fallback processes to ensure outputs remain reliable and predictable.
Infrastructure
Cloud infrastructure, Docker, deployment pipelines, monitoring, backups and practical security. Systems designed to remain reliable, maintainable and capable of growing without becoming operational headaches.
Featured Project

Wild Things

A trail running platform with thousands of trails and peaks, custom mapping, GPX processing, Strava and Garmin integrations, memberships, e-commerce, partner tools and automation behind the scenes.

Custom CMS - A bespoke admin system managing trails, peaks, members, shop orders, events, partner content and day-to-day operational workflows.
Mapping & Location Data - Interactive Mapbox maps, GPX processing, self-hosted vector tiles and fast location-based filtering across a large route dataset.
Integrations & Automation - Stripe subscriptions, Strava and Garmin integrations, e-commerce flows, member rewards, partner tools and admin automation.
Deployment & Hosting - Docker-based deployments, cloud hosting, CDN-backed assets, monitoring, backups and infrastructure designed to keep the platform fast and reliable as usage grows.
Wild Things project
Featured Project

My Solar Quotes

A national lead generation and operations platform connecting homeowners with solar installers, with custom quoting flows, CRM tools, reporting and complex lead distribution logic.

Custom CRM - Installer management, customer records, lead tracking, internal notes, quote workflows and operational tools built around the business.
Workflow Automation - Rule-based lead distribution, installer matching, quoting logic, reminders, reporting and admin workflows to reduce manual handling.
API Integrations - Custom APIs and integrations with external CRMs, Xero and other business systems to keep data moving between platforms.
My Solar Quotes project
Let's Talk

Have a project in mind?

Whether you need a custom application, API integration, mapping platform, workflow automation or infrastructure support, let's start a conversation.

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