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June 25th, 2025

Vercel SHIP

NYC, NY

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Topics What do I talk about?

Brand and Careers

I believe your career is solely in your control. I want you to find happiness in your career, whatever that may look like for you.

Developer Experience

I've worked in the developer community my entire career. I love building tools and experiences that make developers' lives easier.

Modern Web Development

I love learning about the latest frameworks, methodologies, and best practices, and I'm eager to share those learnings with you.

Talks Some of my favorite talks!

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Feeling Stuck In Your Career... Now What?

Oct 2023

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How Content Creation Took My Career To The Next Level

Nov 2022

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The State of Serverless in Modern Web Development

Jun 2022

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James is one of the most charismatic speakers I’ve ever seen. He has an incredible way of being able to speak to a wide variety of audiences and allowing them to feel seen and heard. I’ve never walked away from one of his talks without feeling inspired, capable, or willing to learn something new. He’s a powerhouse speaker and anytime I have the option to attend his talk I’m there. Every. Single. Time.

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Bekah Hawrot Weigel

Developer Experience Lead

I had the pleasure of hearing James speak at Modern Frontends conference and I can confidently say he is a true expert in his field. Not only was he able to break down complex topics into easily understandable concepts, but he also provided valuable insights and practical takeaways for the audience.

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Zara

Brand Designer

James Q. Quick’s keynote at THAT Conference was truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Not only did he captivate the audience with his insights and wisdom, but he also managed to evoke a range of emotions that left us all in tears. His words were heartfelt; they were genuine. His message comes from a place of vulnerability and experience, that will stay with everyone for a long time to come. James truly has a gift for inspiring and connecting with people, and we’re honored to have had him. Thank you, James, for an unforgettable and truly transformative experience.

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Clark Sell

Founder of That Conference

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Speaker Bio

James is a developer, keynote speaker, and teacher whose work has impacted thousands of developers across the world. James has over 10 years of Software Development and Developer Advocacy experience, and is currently serving as Head of Developer Experience at BigCommerce. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling and playing co-ed soccer with his wife, chasing around their toddler, and solving a Rubik's cube in under a minute.

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