Business Analyst with microstrategy experience
*please send resumes to **jos...@aim-cc.com* jos...@aim-cc.com* or ** aim.itstaff...@gmail.com* aim.itstaff...@gmail.com Business Analyst with microstrategy experience Location: Rockville, md Rate 40-45/hr Duration 6 months The ideal candidate will be a highly motivated individual with strong BI knowledge and experience supporting the design and specification of data presentation and decision-making efforts. An extensive background as a Business Analyst with experience writing detailed business requirements, working with dedicated development team to continually articulate requirements on behalf of the business and troubleshooting production issues including new BI products, applications, data requirements and reports is required. This BIA will be responsible for acting as the primary interface between technology and specific product areas (business executives, research analysts, IT staff, etc.). They will identify business unit requirements, create project and process specifications, and will help coordinate information for project teams. A successful candidate will be knowledgeable of both technology processes (e.g. SDLC, QA) and the business area supported. This role requires a positive, enthusiastic, results-oriented professional with excellent attention to details, a passion for owning and producing top-quality deliverables, and a disciplined work ethic for meeting deadlines and commitments. Minimum requirements: Ability to communicate with the business and with IT Ability to gather requirements and create use cases Ability to translate business requirements into technical specifications (data models, event models, reporting output) Ability to document analysis output in written form and initiate a charter Identifying and interviewing key individuals to gather needed details and direction to define business requirements Writing business cases, business requirements, functional specifications, and user acceptance test cases and test plans with minimal direction and coaching Maintaining Action Items, Issue Logs, and follow-up on open items Creating procedural documents and training material Juggling several projects efficiently despite resource and time constraints Organizing and participating in User Acceptance testing and logging results Performing quality control and complying with performance standards/best practices Being flexible regarding changes in priorities, tasks, technical issues, and other hurdles that may be encountered while completing the project Assisting in the delivery of a quality end product *please send resumes to **jos...@aim-cc.com* jos...@aim-cc.com* or ** aim.itstaff...@gmail.com* aim.itstaff...@gmail.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
BEE-1007108::--Need Netbackup Architect
Please reply to nar...@sriveninfosys.com Title: Netbackup Architect Location: Wauwatosa, WI Duration: 3 months (may go longer) Phone screen followed by In-person interview Need two professional references from recent projects This is the experience they are looking for - must be 6.5 and up - migration exp. Extensive working experience with Veritas Netbackup in a large-scale global environment. · Responsible for leading and participating in data protection projects such has tape encryption and remote site replication, GxP/FDA documentation, re-running and documenting failed backup jobs, provide support for storage and server backups, data recovery, disaster recovery, and operational reporting for Client Healthcare businesses. · Must be able to analyze and problem solve complex technical issues with minimal supervision. Must work well within a team environment and communicate well to a diverse set of colleagues. · Must be able to automate and document routine tasks for support teams. Other responsibilities of this position include: · Create GxP qualification documents for new and existing backup architectures. This includes items as IQ, OQ, PQ, TAP, and WI's. · Maintain a stable, predictable, and scalable backup and recovery environment to protect GEHC business critical data. · Work directly with the Global Data Protection lead and establish operating mechanism for weekly communication, strategy, and problem resolution management. · Be a part of a team environment and communicate clear, concise messages to Client Teams, Suppliers, Regulatory leaders, IT and Functional Leadership on operations and support activities. · Ensure conformance to established system architecture, methods, regulations, standards and practices and participate in their creation. · Participate in long range planning and assure consistency with business objectives for resiliency, disaster tolerance, and regulatory compliance. · Maintain and/or develop processes to maintain business continuity that meet compliance requirements and capabilities along with co-ordinate and document the execution of disaster recovery plans to meet regulatory requirements. Qualifications/Requirements: · B.S. Degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent experience. · Must have good oral and written communication skills and be able to discuss technical issues with users, vendors and customers having diverse technical and business backgrounds. · Minimum of 5 years administration experience with Veritas Netbackup · Minimum of 2 years administration experience with Solaris Operating Systems. · Proven interpersonal, written/verbal communication, organizational and leadership skills. · Ability to maintain leading edge skills in a rapidly changing environment Desired: · Extensive working experience with Veritas Netbackup in a large-scale global environment. · Working experience with Oracle, SAP, Veritas File System, Volume Manager and DB Edition · GxP, FDA, Sarbanes-Oxley, NHS and other regulatory compliance experience Thanks Regards Naresh Technical Recruiter Sriven Infosys INC Voice: 212-999-6251 Ext: 217 Alt: 646-644-2894 Fax: 212-658-9460 nar...@sriveninfosys.com www.sriveninfosys.com Sriven Infosys Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, military or veteran status, and other characteristics. We help our clients, employees partners compete and win! * If wanted to be Removed,Plz reply in the subject line Remove. Sorry for the inconvenience caused --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Java/Vignette developer in Vienna, VA
*Java/Vignette developer *Location : Vienna, VA Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* Requirements: Candidates must have Vignette experience (at least 1 delivered project under their belt) and strong communication and presentation skills.Thanks. Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Network Engineer in St. Louis,MO
*Network Engineer* Location : St. Louis,MO Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* ///NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Requirements: Cisco Enterprise Class routers and switches. TCP/IP, IEEE 802.3/.5/.11, VLAN and MPLS fundamentals. EIGRP, OSPF and BGP routing protocols. VoIP including Cisco Communications Manager (CallManager) and Cisco Unity. QoS in a Campus and WAN Environment. Cisco WAAS Environment. IPSEC/IP-VPN/SSL-VPN services via routers and concentrators. 5+ years experience supporting WANs, complex routed/switched LAN environments Specific Certifications: Highly desired – Both CCNA and CCDA. Preferred – CCNP, CCDP, CCVP, CCIE Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Data/SQL Tester in Data/SQL Tester
*Data/SQL Tester* Location : St. Louis,MO Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* ///NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Requirements: Data/SQL Tester Someone with very good SQL skills, someone who has a passion for data, and has done some data/database/data warehouse/ETL testing. Would like someone between an appDBA and an application data tester. Someone who will be able to setup and tear down repeatable testing with repeatable data. Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Data Architect or Data Modeler in MO
*Data Architect or Data Modeler *Location : St. Louis,MO Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* //NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES// Required Skills: B.S. in computer science or equivalent experience. The candidate must possess the following technical experience: 5+ years as a Data Architect or Data Modeler within IT project environments. Full project life-cycle from requirements gathering to testing. Understanding of database design techniques for OLTP, data warehouse, and data mart design. Experience in data modeling and data architecture principles. Experience in RDBMS technologies – Oracle and SQL Server. Experience in using tools such as Erwin, PowerDesigner, or Qdesigner. Understanding/experience in working within an iterative development environment. Desired Skills: Bioinformatics experience in the medical or other life sciences industry. Experience with Power Designer. Experience working in an agile development process. Experience with database refactoring and agile database techniques Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Application DBA in St. Louis,MO
*Application DBA* Location : St. Louis,MO Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* ///NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Required Skills: BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. The candidate must possess the following technical experience: Minimum requirements include at least 3-5 years of full time experience as an application DBA in a scientific or technical environment Experience with SQL, SQL tuning, and Oracle data extraction and modification. Ability to communicate across diverse audience of business analysts, architects, business users and technical project staff. Strong organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with and balance multiple priorities. Ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change. Demonstrated interaction skills across a wide spectrum of technical contacts and teams. Passion for the integrity of database design and a willingness to compromise appropriately to balance design and delivery. Hands-on role requiring rigorous attention to detail and thorough application of standards. Self starter, capable of driving towards goals independently. Highly self motivated and delivery focused. Have demonstrable understanding and awareness of technology and an ability to learn and acquire new technologies as needed. Willingness to do collaborative software development. Desired Skills: Bioinformatics experience in the medical or other life sciences industry. Extreme familiarity and comfort with the Oracle environment. Knowledge of SQL Server is an added advantage. Agricultural Breeding or Biotech experience. Large development project experience. Some database design is a plus. Ability to work as a member of a diverse team to achieve a common goal. Proven to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of the software lifecycle and relevant software methodologies used in software development Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
HOT HOT REQUIREMENT NEED Cognos Report Developer in NYC,NY
*Cognos Report Developer *Location : NYC,NY Duration : 6 months MAX RATE $35/HR *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* ///NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Requirements: Candidates must have a strong background with Cognos Report Developer 8.4. Should have excellent communication skills and must be local. Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
AMI-1008101::--Need Teradata SQL Developer
Please reply to nar...@sriveninfosys.com Title: Teradata SQL Developer: Location: Atlanta, GA Duration: 6+ Months Phone Hire * MUST HAVE ATT experience Description: Under limited supervision, designs, implements and maintains moderately complex databases with respect to JCL, access methods, access time, device allocation, validation checks, organization, protection and security, documentation, and statistical methods. Includes maintenance of database dictionaries, overall monitoring of standards and procedures, and integration of systems through database design. Competent to work at a moderately high level in all phases of database management. Typically requires a college degree and 2 to 4 years experience Thanks Regards Naresh Technical Recruiter Sriven Infosys INC Voice: 212-999-6251 Ext: 217 Alt: 646-644-2894 Fax: 212-658-9460 nar...@sriveninfosys.com www.sriveninfosys.com Sriven Infosys Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, age, military or veteran status, and other characteristics. We help our clients, employees partners compete and win! * If wanted to be Removed,Plz reply in the subject line Remove. Sorry for the inconvenience caused --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Role : OBIEE Developers
*please send resumes to **jos...@aim-cc.com* jos...@aim-cc.com* or ** aim.itstaff...@gmail.com* aim.itstaff...@gmail.com Role : OBIEE Developers Location : OH Duration : 6 months Client : PNC Bank The OBIEE Developers have to have BI prepackaged application experience specifically with HR Analytics, have DAC and be very familiar with the Data Model --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Java /Gwt Developer in Berkeley, CA
*Java /Gwt Developer *Location : Berkeley, CA Duration : 1 year *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* //NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES // Must have skill sets: Java gwt jboss maven subversion eclipse Job Description: Replace our current Student Financial Aid web application utilizing a mainframe DB2 database with a Java, GWT, and jBoss application accessing data from a vendor supplied webservice. ProSAM Expert in GWT Java Persistence Layer (Hybernate) At least five years Java EE experience with working experience with the Google Web Toolkit (GWT). Also requires experience with jBoss, Maven, Subversion, and Eclipse. Good written and verbal communication skills Lead technician willing to train in-house staff Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY ETL/Data Warehouse Developer in CA
*ETL/Data Warehouse Developer *Location : Bay Area ,CA Duration : 6+ months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Scope / Description of Services: under the direction of the Data Warehouse Services Project Manager: Meet as necessary with functional stakeholders and IST staff throughout the course of this project Weekly or bi-weekly meetings may be specified. The professional may be asked to meet with larger groups. Work with assigned functional personnel, the data architect, and other technical contacts to document requirements for ETL processes and EDW data structures, review deliverables, and create an implementation plan. Develop technical specifications for ETL processes, using best-practice solutions approaches and design components. Following developed technical specifications, build and unit test Informatica ETL processes, including mappings, worklets and workflows. Processes will be designed for a one-time historic load of OSR data into the EDW, as well as ongoing, regularly-scheduled loads from new and existing data sources. Work with DBA’s to move database objects from development to QA environment. Migrate Informatica ETL processes to QA environment. Load historic OSR data into EDW tables. Modify ETL processes as needed to respond to customer comments,. resolve data quality issues, and improve performance. Deliverables would include: Documentation for all ETL processes (MS Word, Excel, Visio) DDL’s for all tables and views created as part of this project (Oracle 10.2). Developed and tested Informatica ETL processes which load data into EDW staging, fact, and dimension tables (Informatica PowerCenter 8.1.1). Required Qualifications: A sound and in-depth knowledge of data warehousing architecture, concepts and best practices. Competence in performing business requirement analysis and developing work plans. Excellent analytical and organizational skills Experience developing complex Oracle SQL statements for research, analysis, data validation, and performance testing. Experience in ETL design and development using Informatica PowerCenter, version 8. Familiarity with standard methodologies and best practices to generate high-quality, easily maintained, and efficient ETL processes. Excellent verbal and written communication skills Strong facilitation and analytical skills, with the ability to establish strong working relationships with all levels of management and staff Ability to work both independently and on a team. Proficiency using the Windows office suite. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in the field of Information Systems or the equivalent Experience with productivity tools such as Toad, Hyperion/Brio, etc. Experience in dimensional data modeling UNIX experience, including shell script development. Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Lead .Net Developer--Rate: $35/Hr on C2C Max--10+ years experience, previous team leadership experience needed.
*Please send resumes to chandrasek...@aim-cc.com* .Net Lead Location: Burbank, CA Length: 5 months Rate: $35/Hr on C2C Max Interview: Phone Tech Lead 10+ years experience, previous team leadership experience needed. *Please make sure everything below is listed in the resume:* .Net 3.5 C# WCF Silverlight LINQ XML SQL 2008 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
Add request for vendors
Dear Vendors, Please add me in your hot list sending list of available consultants and please provide me your contact details as well.. -- Thanks Regards Amber Srivastava Sourcing Specialist iBusiness Solution LLC email: am...@cil.co.in/srivastava.amb...@gmail.com Contact No. 717.704.0062 --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---
VERY VERY URGENT NEED IMMEDIATELY Application DBA in MO
* Application DBA* Location : St. Louis,MO Duration : 6-12 months *For Immediate feedback please forward your resume to n...@catstaffing-us.com* ///NEED ONLY LOCAL CANDIDATES/// Required Skills: BS in Computer Science or equivalent experience. The candidate must possess the following technical experience: Minimum requirements include at least 3-5 years of full time experience as an application DBA in a scientific or technical environment Experience with SQL, SQL tuning, and Oracle data extraction and modification. Ability to communicate across diverse audience of business analysts, architects, business users and technical project staff. Strong organization and interpersonal skills. Ability to deal with and balance multiple priorities. Ability to deal with ambiguity and rapid change. Demonstrated interaction skills across a wide spectrum of technical contacts and teams. Passion for the integrity of database design and a willingness to compromise appropriately to balance design and delivery. Hands-on role requiring rigorous attention to detail and thorough application of standards. Self starter, capable of driving towards goals independently. Highly self motivated and delivery focused. Have demonstrable understanding and awareness of technology and an ability to learn and acquire new technologies as needed. Willingness to do collaborative software development. Desired Skills: Bioinformatics experience in the medical or other life sciences industry. Extreme familiarity and comfort with the Oracle environment. Knowledge of SQL Server is an added advantage. Agricultural Breeding or Biotech experience. Large development project experience. Some database design is a plus. Ability to work as a member of a diverse team to achieve a common goal. Proven to possess excellent verbal and written communication skills. Thorough understanding of the software lifecycle and relevant software methodologies used in software development Thanks and Regards. . . Neev Roy , Sr. Technical Recruiter, CAT Technology Inc. Committed to Human Excellence Through IT 377 Route 17 South Hasbrouck Heights, New Jersey Voice: 201 257 5081 x 169 Fax: 201 727 9296 Email 2 : n...@catstaffing-us.com Visit us at www.catamerica.com --~--~-~--~~~---~--~~ You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups REQSRESUMES group. To post to this group, send email to reqsresumes@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to reqsresumes+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/reqsresumes?hl=en -~--~~~~--~~--~--~---