# Shifting Left: Why I'm Building at Chainguard

DevFeed: [Shifting Left: Why I'm Building at Chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/shifting-left-why-i-m-building-at-chainguard-13228.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://www.chainguard.dev/unchained/shifting-left-why-im-building-at-chainguard>)

Published: 2025-09-30T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Chainguard: Unchained](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/chainguard-unchained.md>)

Topics: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/chainguard.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>), [Developer experience](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/developer-experience.md>), [dogfooding](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/dogfooding.md>)

Tags: [chainguard](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard.md>), [chainguard-containers](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-containers.md>), [chainguard-jobs](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-jobs.md>), [chainguard-libraries](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-libraries.md>), [chainguard-product-organization](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-product-organization.md>), [chainguard-vms](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/chainguard-vms.md>), [developer](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer.md>), [developer-experience](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/developer-experience.md>), [dogfooding](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/dogfooding.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>)

## AI overview

Chainguard SVP of Product Patrick Donahue explains why he joined Chainguard, connecting his security and infrastructure experience with the company's goal of reducing engineering toil and helping developers build on a trusted foundation.

## Source excerpt

Chainguard SVP of Product Patrick Donahue shares why he is excited to join Chainguard and how he plans to help build products developers love.