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Roelof BothaunlockedMichael: together at Block (2024–2026)
×5Michael: together at Red Hat (JBoss division)
×2Michael: together at CloudBees
Michael: together at Qantas
About
Michael Neale is Principal Engineer for Applied AI at Block, and has worked as an engineering leader, co-founder, and chief scientist. His technical experience spans cloud platforms, Linux cluster automation, Docker, and multiple programming languages including Clojure, Scala, Ruby, Python, and Haskell, with work across the defence, finance, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. He is also an open source contributor and speaker, with experience in team leadership, hiring, budgeting, and advising on acquisitions and investments.
Founder at CloudBees
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CloudBees's investors · 9
Camber PartnersNew York · $15M – $50M checksDelta-v CapitalDenver · $2M – $10M checksFoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M checksLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M checksMatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checksNewView CapitalBurlingameRembrandt Venture PartnersLaramieU.S. Air Forcesince 2021Unusual VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $15M checks · since 2024
Co-founders at CloudBees
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Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
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François DécheryCo-founder & Unified Platform Executive Sponsor
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Mic NealeFounder
Founder at CloudBees
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In turn, Michael can intro founders to CloudBees's investors below.
CloudBees's investors · 9
Camber PartnersNew York · $15M – $50M checksDelta-v CapitalDenver · $2M – $10M checksFoundryBoulder · $250K – $15M checksLightspeed Venture PartnersMenlo Park · $1.7M – $87M checksMatrixSan Francisco · $100K – $10M checksNewView CapitalBurlingameRembrandt Venture PartnersLaramieU.S. Air Forcesince 2021Unusual VenturesMenlo Park · $1M – $15M checks · since 2024
Co-founders at CloudBees
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Sacha LaboureyExecutive Officer, Director
FD
François DécheryCo-founder & Unified Platform Executive Sponsor
MN
Michael NealeFounder
Experience
- BlockPrincipal Engineering - Applied AIcurrent2024 — presentSydney, New South Wales, Australia
- SprklAngel Investor/Advisorcurrent2022 — present
- CloudBeesChief Scientist and Co-foundercurrent2021 — present
- CloudBeesCorporate Development & Strategy, Co-Founder2018 — 2023
- CloudBeesProduct Research and Co-founder in CTO office2015 — 2023
- CloudBeesEngineering Manager & Cofounder2016 — 2021
- CloudBeesCo-founder, Head of cloud and architect2010 — 2021
- TBDHead of Engineering/CTO2022 — 2025
- Rad AlertCo-Founder2014 — 2015http://radalert.io/
- Red Hat (JBoss division)Project Leader (BRMS)2005 — 2010
- The CodehausCommitter/Despot2005 — 2007
- JBoss Inc.Core Engineer2005 — 2006
- SuncorpManaging Technical Architect and design team leader2004 — 2005
- E-Plus Pty Ltd and Information Technology and Services ConsultantSoftware Engineer & Principal2001 — 2004Greater Sydney Area
- QantasContrator2000 — 2001
Skills & more
Open Source40Java32Cloud Computing27Linux23Ruby19Distributed Systems13Git14Scalability9Web Applications9Python9Jenkins12Agile Methodologies12
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Frequently asked questions
- Who is Michael Neale?
- Michael Neale is Principal Engineer for Applied AI at Block, and has worked as an engineering leader, co-founder, and chief scientist. His technical experience spans cloud platforms, Linux cluster automation, Docker, and multiple programming languages including Clojure, Scala, Ruby, Python, and Haskell, with work across the defence, finance, logistics, and manufacturing sectors. He is also an open source contributor and speaker, with experience in team leadership, hiring, budgeting, and advising on acquisitions and investments.
- Where does Michael Neale work?
- Michael Neale is Founder of CloudBees.
- What companies did Michael Neale found?
- Michael Neale founded CloudBees.
- Where did Michael Neale go to school?
- Michael Neale studied at UNSW (Bachelor (honours), Electrical Engineering).
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UNSW mafia121
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Mike Cannon-BrookesBComFounded AtlassianScott FarquharBSc (BIT)Founded AtlassianHonghao DengUndergraduate Exchange StudentFounded Butlr +2Matt SchillerBachelor of Arts (BA)Founded Snappr +1Pasha RayanBachelor of Commerce (PhilosophyFounded A1Zap by A1Base +1Jeremy OsborneAustralian School of BusinessFounded Electric Air +1
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Block mafia16
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Jack DorseyCo-founder & CEOFounded SquareKanishk ParasharTBD Strategic Development DirectorFounded Powder +1Thomson NguyenHead of Capital Data ScienceFounded Framed DataCesar AlanizHead of Compliance Engineering and TechnologyFounded UserfoxDouwe OsingaGoose OSS leadFounded NeptyneJack AmadeoSoftware EngineerFounded Neptyne
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CloudBees mafia7
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Moritz PlassnigVP Cloud and Corporate DevelopmentFounded Codeship +1Sacha LaboureyCo-Founder, Board Member & Chief Strategy OfficerFounded CloudBeesBob BickelAdvisor/BoardFounded RunSignUpFrançois DécheryCo-Founder & CloudBees Unify Executive SponsorFounded CloudBeesManuel WeissDirector of MarketingFounded CodeshipNeha GuptaJenkins-XFounded Keploy
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Also worked at CloudBees8
Robert SverbilovManaging Director at Golub GrowthDan WilliamsPartner at Delta-v CapitalSacha LaboureyInvestor at CloudBeesBob BickelAngelMoritz PlassnigCEO at CodeshipFrançois DécheryCo-founder & Unified Platform Executive Sponsor at CLOUDBEES, INC.
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Also worked at TBD2
Also worked at Red Hat (JBoss division)58
Issac RothVenture Partner at Copper Sky CapitalJoe ColopyFounding Partner at Primordial VenturesJason CaplainCo-Founder & General Partner at Bull City Venture PartnersMatt GorinManaging Partner at Contour Venture PartnersHebatalla GadInvestment Analyst at Orbit StartupsLuke CurranSenior Analyst at Naples Technology Ventures
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Also worked at Suncorp9
Sabrina ZengCorp Dev't Manager at Aura GroupFiona TurnerDirector; Cofounder & CEO, Bitwise Agronomy at Enterprize IncubatorJohn FerraraInvestor at Private Capital GroupSimon O'GradyChief Investment Officer at Booster Innovation FundChris SangManaging Partner at CP VenturesMichael HermansPortfolio Manager at Pipeline Capital
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