Chris Lindsey, a former developer turned Application Security Evangelist at Mend, discusses his transition and the importance of proactive security measures in today's fast-paced development landscape, particularly focusing on API security challenges. With insights drawn from his experience in healthcare systems, Lindsay emphasizes the need for developers to understand and implement secure coding practices, highlighting Mend's approach of seamlessly integrating security testing into the development pipeline. Through education, collaboration, and tool integration, Mend aims to empower developers to build secure applications while minimizing friction in their workflow.