Summary
Jim Reid is a hospitality-minded technology leader who blends two decades of enterprise IT and cloud architecture experience with hands-on hospitality operations as Managing Director of Ember & Vine. After a long career at Microsoft leading cloud solution architect teams and shaping technical strategy for global customers, he now applies that customer-first, data-driven approach to elevate guest experience, streamline operations, and build premium offerings like a cigar and members’ lounge. He founded and runs Apenimon Solutions, bringing practical cloud, datacenter, and mobile workforce expertise to enterprise clients. His background also spans emergency medical service leadership and security/tactical entrepreneurship, reflecting a capacity to manage high-stakes operations and training programs. Based in Tomball, Texas with an EMBA focused on global energy, Jim balances strategic vision with operational rigor and a taste for curated, upscale experiences. Quietly, his diverse career shows a knack for translating complex technical disciplines into memorable customer-facing services.
10 years of coding experience
21 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Global Energy, Master of Business Administration (EMBA), Global Energy at University of Houston
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology, Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology at Sam Houston State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Chemistry, Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Chemistry at Prairie View A&M University
Honor Grad, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs, Honor Grad, High School/Secondary Certificate Programs at Magnolia High School
Spanish