{"id":347,"date":"2025-07-21T05:53:19","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T09:03:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hexacats.cloud\/about-us-2\/"},"modified":"2026-10-03T21:58:01","modified_gmt":"2026-10-03T21:58:01","slug":"meet-the-team","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/hexacats.cloud\/?page_id=347","title":{"rendered":"Meet the Team"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<pre class=\"wp-block-code has-background has-medium-font-size\" style=\"background:radial-gradient(rgb(238,238,238) 0%,rgb(169,184,195) 100%)\"><code>Welcome to Josi's Lab, a place where technology, creativity, and a bit of cat fur come together to build, learn, and have fun.                 \nAt Josi's Lab, we are a highly specialized (and slightly sleepy) team dedicated to exploring new technologies, deepening our knowledge, and documenting every step of the journey. Although our team is made up of top-tier specialists, they do require about 20 hours of sleep a day to maintain their excellence, and that's where I come in, supporting them across all areas!<\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Meet the awesome team behind Hexacats Lab.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-verse\">Our Mission:<br>To learn, to build, to experiment, and to share knowledge, while having a great time doing it.<\/pre>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-css-opacity is-style-dots\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 data-wp-context---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::{&quot;fontSize&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-wp-init---core-fit-text=\"core\/fit-text::callbacks.init\" data-wp-interactive data-wp-style--font-size=\"core\/fit-text::context.fontSize\" class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-left alignwide has-fit-text has-black-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-elements-1\">Josi \u2013 Full-Spectru<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"199\" class=\"wp-image-2726\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hexacats.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Josi-2-scaled-e1754565767338.jpg\" alt=\"\">m IT Generalist<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"199\" class=\"wp-image-2726\" style=\"width: 150px;\" src=\"https:\/\/hexacats.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Josi-2-scaled-e1754565767338.jpg\" alt=\"\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<pre class=\"wp-block-preformatted\">The human element of Josi\u2019s Lab. I work across all fields,Linux, cloud, infrastructure, security, development, containerization, and beyond, supporting the team of feline experts as needed. When the specialists are napping (which is often), I make sure the work continues.<\/pre>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading alignfull has-black-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-2\">Ned \u2013 Chairman<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The serious, no-nonsense overseer of the Lab. Ned keeps everything on schedule, ensures our standards are met, and maintains order when chaos threatens. Punctual, poised, and professional, he might not always get his paws dirty with technical work, but he ensures every project runs according to plan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Batatinha-e1753511202156.jpg\" alt=\"Batatinha - Vice President of Innovation\" class=\"wp-image-2099\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Batatinha \u2013 Vice President of Innovation<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In charge of everything cutting-edge and outside the box, Batatinha leads our explorations into new, novel technologies, from AI experiments to quantum dabblings. She\u2019s endlessly curious&#8230; until she needs a snack, a nap, or a cuddle session (usually in that order).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Mingau-1-scaled-e1753429106895.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2101\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mingau \u2013 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Master of all things security. Mingau defends the Lab&#8217;s secrets with unmatched vigilance. Her specialty: creating a secure perimeter around herself, her favorite chair, and her favorite human. Intrusion attempts (or unexpected cuddles) are met with immediate enforcement.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/CLO-1-e1753783604482.jpg\" alt=\"Clotilde - Head of Infrastructure &amp; Data Engineering\" class=\"wp-image-2102\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clotilde \u2013 Head of Infrastructure &amp; Data Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An expert in servers, databases, system administration, and all things Linux. Clotilde oversees everything related to infrastructure and data architecture with the precision of a seasoned sysadmin and the foresight of a database whisperer. When not fine tuning ACLs or optimizing queries, she can often be found scaling any climbable surface or snacking on flowers (security hazard!).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/Manolo-scaled-e1753441130775.jpg\" alt=\"Manolo - Head of Platform Engineering\" class=\"wp-image-2103\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Manolo \u2013 Head of Platform Engineering<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our go-to specialist for application development and web platform operations. Manolo ensures that all our apps and websites are built sturdy and scalable, although he occasionally suggests &#8220;lasagna-fueled&#8221; performance boosts. A proud connoisseur of comfort food and champion of lazy Sundays, he is not a fan of Mondays.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PXL_20221224_121710075-scaled-e1753429439379.jpg\" alt=\"Pipoca - IT Intern\" class=\"wp-image-2104\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pipoca \u2013 IT Intern<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Every Lab needs an enthusiastic intern! Pipoca is responsible for&#8230; well, she&#8217;s still learning. Her current expertise includes testing system resilience (by accidentally knocking things over) and conducting hardware durability assessments (with her teeth). One day she&#8217;ll be a pro&#8230;for now, she teaches us patience and disaster recovery.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/RE-e1753439059257.png\" alt=\"The Grumbler - Principal Consultant\" class=\"wp-image-2105\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:70%\">\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-black-color has-pale-ocean-gradient-background has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-3\">The Grumbler &#8211; Principal Consultant \u2013 Innovation and Growth Architecture<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The human behind The Grumbler Cat, brings his sharp eye, critical mind, and unapologetic love for complaining to the Hexacats team, thankfully, with no complaints about the cats themselves. As an external consultant, he supports content development, reviews our posts with relentless precision, and helps shape the structure and tone of our website. With a knack for questioning everything and a soft spot for feline logic, The Grumbler ensures our digital presence evolves thoughtfully, purposefully, and just the right amount of grumbly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact the Team<\/p>\n\n\n<style id=\"wpforms-css-vars-2491-block-e36d672a-e58d-4151-97c0-0b420df4040d\">\n\t\t\t\t#wpforms-2491.wpforms-block-e36d672a-e58d-4151-97c0-0b420df4040d {\n\t\t\t\t--wpforms-field-size-input-height: 43px;\n--wpforms-field-size-input-spacing: 15px;\n--wpforms-field-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-field-size-padding-h: 14px;\n--wpforms-field-size-checkbox-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-field-size-sublabel-spacing: 5px;\n--wpforms-field-size-icon-size: 1;\n--wpforms-label-size-font-size: 16px;\n--wpforms-label-size-line-height: 19px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-font-size: 14px;\n--wpforms-label-size-sublabel-line-height: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-font-size: 17px;\n--wpforms-button-size-height: 41px;\n--wpforms-button-size-padding-h: 15px;\n--wpforms-button-size-margin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style><div class=\"wpforms-container wpforms-container-full wpforms-block wpforms-block-e36d672a-e58d-4151-97c0-0b420df4040d wpforms-render-modern\" id=\"wpforms-2491\"><form id=\"wpforms-form-2491\" class=\"wpforms-validate wpforms-form\" data-formid=\"2491\" method=\"post\" enctype=\"multipart\/form-data\" action=\"\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fpages%2F347\" data-token=\"ebbdc251ab4dd97fc203781154251e6f\" data-token-time=\"1791154442\"><noscript class=\"wpforms-error-noscript\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/noscript><div id=\"wpforms-error-noscript\" style=\"display: none;\">Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.<\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-container\"><div id=\"wpforms-2491-field_0-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-name\" data-field-id=\"0\"><fieldset><legend class=\"wpforms-field-label\">Name <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/legend><div class=\"wpforms-field-row wpforms-field-medium\"><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-first wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-2491-field_0\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-first wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][0][first]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-2491-field_0-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-2491-field_0\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after\">First<\/label><\/div><div class=\"wpforms-field-row-block wpforms-one-half\"><input type=\"text\" id=\"wpforms-2491-field_0-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-name-last wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][0][last]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-2491-field_0-last-error\" required><label for=\"wpforms-2491-field_0-last\" class=\"wpforms-field-sublabel after\">Last<\/label><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-2491-field_1-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-email\" data-field-id=\"1\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-2491-field_1\">Email <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><input type=\"email\" id=\"wpforms-2491-field_1\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][1]\" spellcheck=\"false\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-2491-field_1-error\" required><\/div><div id=\"wpforms-2491-field_2-container\" class=\"wpforms-field wpforms-field-textarea\" data-field-id=\"2\"><label class=\"wpforms-field-label\" for=\"wpforms-2491-field_2\">Comment or Message <span class=\"wpforms-required-label\" aria-hidden=\"true\">*<\/span><\/label><textarea id=\"wpforms-2491-field_2\" class=\"wpforms-field-medium wpforms-field-required\" name=\"wpforms[fields][2]\" aria-errormessage=\"wpforms-2491-field_2-error\" required><\/textarea><\/div><\/div><!-- .wpforms-field-container --><div class=\"wpforms-submit-container\" ><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[id]\" value=\"2491\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"wpforms[time_token]\" value=\"1791154442.24fe63aa29847a9feff06f860ba7a58a34be4874171443c579144376f7bfb2fc\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page_title\" value=\"\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"page_url\" value=\"https:\/\/hexacats.cloud\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/347\"><input type=\"hidden\" name=\"url_referer\" value=\"\"><button type=\"submit\" name=\"wpforms[submit]\" id=\"wpforms-submit-2491\" class=\"wpforms-submit\" data-alt-text=\"Sending...\" data-submit-text=\"Submit\" aria-live=\"assertive\" value=\"wpforms-submit\">Submit<\/button><\/div><\/form><\/div>  <!-- .wpforms-container -->","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Meet the awesome team behind Hexacats Lab. Our Mission:To learn, to build, to experiment, and to share knowledge, while having a great time doing it. Josi \u2013 Full-Spectrum IT Generalist The human element of Josi\u2019s Lab. I work across all fields,Linux, cloud, infrastructure, security, development, containerization, and beyond, supporting the team of feline experts as needed. When the specialists are napping (which is often), I make sure the work continues. Ned \u2013 Chairman The serious, no-nonsense overseer of the Lab. Ned keeps everything on schedule, ensures our standards are met, and maintains order when chaos threatens. Punctual, poised, and professional, he might not always get his paws dirty with technical work, but he ensures every project runs according to plan. Batatinha \u2013 Vice President of Innovation In charge of everything cutting-edge and outside the box, Batatinha leads our explorations into new, novel technologies, from AI experiments to quantum dabblings. She\u2019s endlessly curious&#8230; until she needs a snack, a nap, or a cuddle session (usually in that order). Mingau \u2013 Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Master of all things security. Mingau defends the Lab&#8217;s secrets with unmatched vigilance. Her specialty: creating a secure perimeter around herself, her favorite chair, and her favorite human. Intrusion attempts (or unexpected cuddles) are met with immediate enforcement. Clotilde \u2013 Head of Infrastructure &amp; Data Engineering An expert in servers, databases, system administration, and all things Linux. Clotilde oversees everything related to infrastructure and data architecture with the precision of a seasoned sysadmin and the foresight of a database whisperer. When not fine tuning ACLs or optimizing queries, she can often be found scaling any climbable surface or snacking on flowers (security hazard!). Manolo \u2013 Head of Platform Engineering Our go-to specialist for application development and web platform operations. Manolo ensures that all our apps and websites are built sturdy and scalable, although he occasionally suggests &#8220;lasagna-fueled&#8221; performance boosts. A proud connoisseur of comfort food and champion of lazy Sundays, he is not a fan of Mondays. Pipoca \u2013 IT Intern Every Lab needs an enthusiastic intern! Pipoca is responsible for&#8230; well, she&#8217;s still learning. Her current expertise includes testing system resilience (by accidentally knocking things over) and conducting hardware durability assessments (with her teeth). One day she&#8217;ll be a pro&#8230;for now, she teaches us patience and disaster recovery. The Grumbler &#8211; Principal Consultant \u2013 Innovation and Growth Architecture The human behind The Grumbler Cat, brings his sharp eye, critical mind, and unapologetic love for complaining to the Hexacats team, thankfully, with no complaints about the cats themselves. As an external consultant, he supports content development, reviews our posts with relentless precision, and helps shape the structure and tone of our website. With a knack for questioning everything and a soft spot for feline logic, The Grumbler ensures our digital presence evolves thoughtfully, purposefully, and just the right amount of grumbly. 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