James Quid
About James Quid
James Quid is a Global Account Director at Kong Inc. and the Founder & Managing Partner at Bayview Capital Investments, LLC, with extensive experience in API management and go-to-market solutions for major corporations.
Work at Kong
James Quid has been serving as the Global Account Director at Kong Inc. since 2022. In this role, he focuses on leveraging Kong's capabilities as a leading API gateway to enhance client operations. Kong is recognized for its unmatched speed and minimal latency, making it a preferred choice for organizations seeking efficient API management solutions. Quid's responsibilities include managing key accounts and ensuring that clients benefit from advanced API and service connectivity.
Current Role at Bayview Capital Investments, LLC
In addition to his role at Kong, James Quid is the Founder and Managing Partner at Bayview Capital Investments, LLC, a position he has held since 2016. Based in the Greater Chicago Area, he has led the firm for eight years, focusing on investment strategies and business development. His experience in managing accounts and driving growth has contributed to the firm's success in the competitive investment landscape.
Previous Experience in Account Management
James Quid has extensive experience in account management, having worked at Automation Anywhere in various capacities. He served as Director of Enterprise Accounts from 2021 to 2022 and as Enterprise Key Account Executive from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Emsi as an Enterprise Account Executive from 2018 to 2019 further solidified his expertise in workforce data software solutions. Additionally, Quid spent several years at CareerBuilder in multiple roles, including Enterprise Account Executive and SMB Account Executive.
Education and Expertise
James Quid earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Marketing/Marketing Management from Western Illinois University, completing his studies from 2008 to 2012. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in marketing principles. Quid specializes in modern architectures, including cloud, microservices, and containers, and focuses on reducing operational complexity while enabling comprehensive API lifecycle management at scale.
Clientele and Industry Impact
James Quid has established a reputation for his expertise in API management, serving renowned global corporations such as JPMC, Samsung, Comcast, Cigna, Vanguard, UHG, Toyota, Honeywell, Cisco, VMware, and AT&T. His work with these organizations highlights his ability to accelerate go-to-market solutions and implement effective API strategies that cater to the needs of Fortune 1,000 companies.