Former Datadog Executives Launch Niteshift to Offer Independent AI Coding Platform

Two former Datadog executives have founded Niteshift, an AI‑powered coding platform. The startup positions itself as an alternative to dominant AI service providers. Niteshift’s founders, Conor Branagan and Sajid Mehmood, cite concerns over vendor lock‑in. The company plans to offer developers customizable models that can run on private infrastructure. Early product demos highlight code generation and debugging assistance without external dependencies. Funding sources have not been disclosed, but the team leverages their Datadog experience to attract investors. Industry analysts view Niteshift as part of a broader move toward decentralized AI tools. The startup will roll out a beta program later this year to gather developer feedback.