Dustin Kirkland

Dustin Kirkland is the SVP of Engineering at Chainguard, the trusted foundation for software development and deployment. His career spans multiple leadership roles in high-profile companies, including Goldman Sachs and Google, as well as leading growth startups (Canonical/Ubuntu, Gazzang, Apex Fintech) where he has launched successful hardware, software, and services products. With a passion for reducing complexity, Dustin excels in agile methodologies and has a strong foundation in cloud computing and security. He is also a Master Inventor at IBM, holding over 75 patents, showcasing his dedication to technological innovation.