data governance lead

RedCloud Consulting

<div>RedCloud Consulting is a business and IT consulting company with local Puget Sound Enterprise and Mid-sized clients. RedCloud seeks a <b>Data Governance Lead</b> to support immediate client operations. Seattle Business Magazine has recognized us, ranked #1 on their &quot;Best Companies to Work for in Washington&quot; for Mid-Sized Businesses list, awarded #1 Fastest Growing Company in Washington by Puget Sound Business Journal, and named on the Inc. 500/5000 list.<br>
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<b>Overview:</b><br>
We are seeking a Data Governance Team Lead to drive the development, implementation, and enforcement of enterprise data standards, policies, and processes. This role sits at the intersection of data governance, engineering, analytics, and compliance, and is responsible for ensuring that data assets are well-governed, discoverable, compliant, and fit for use across the organization.<br>
The ideal candidate brings deep expertise in data governance frameworks, a strong working knowledge of modern data platforms, and the ability to translate complex and often ambiguous governance requirements into practical, scalable solutions. This role will lead a cross-functional team and partner closely with engineering, analytics, product, and external stakeholders.<br>
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<b>Responsibilities include but are not limited to:</b>
<ul><li>Develop, maintain, and evolve enterprise-wide data standards, policies, and governance processes across data lakes, warehouses, and analytical platforms.
</li><li>Partner with data engineering and software engineering teams to implement governance controls through automation, tooling, and code review processes.
</li><li>Oversee the logical maintenance and organization of data lakes and data warehouses, including naming conventions, data models, and lifecycle management.
</li><li>Manage and enhance metadata management practices, including data catalogs, lineage, and documentation to improve data discoverability and trust.
</li><li>Monitor, measure, and enforce data governance policies, proactively identifying gaps, risks, and opportunities for improvement.
</li><li>Stay current on internal standards and external data regulations (e.g., privacy, security, compliance) and translate requirements into actionable governance policies.
</li><li>Collaborate with internal and external teams to communicate governance expectations and align on implementation strategies.
</li><li>Lead and support the transition of legacy data assets to modern governance standards and platforms.
</li><li>Provide leadership and mentorship to a team of technical and non-technical contributors, balancing governance rigor with evolving business needs.
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<b>Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</b>
<ul><li>Experience designing and implementing data governance standards, policies, and processes in a complex data environment.
</li><li>Solid foundational understanding of data engineering, data analytics, software engineering, and AI/ML concepts, tools, and workflows.
</li><li>Experience working with modern data platforms, including data lakes, data warehouses, and metadata/catalog tools.
</li><li>Ability to lead and influence cross-functional teams, including both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
</li><li>Strong communication skills with the ability to clearly articulate ambiguous or nuanced governance topics to audiences ranging from engineers to executives.
</li><li>Experience translating regulatory or compliance requirements into practical, scalable data governance solutions.
</li><li>Comfortable operating in environments with evolving or flexible business requirements, balancing structure with pragmatism.
</li><li>Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
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Compensation range for position is $ 130,500 &ndash; 145,000 DOE.
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Benefits and bonus information can be found at <b>https://www.redcloudconsulting.com/careers</b>
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RedCloud requires employees have the legal ability to work in the United States during their employment period. During onboarding, proof of eligibility to work in the United States will be requested. RedCloud does not provide visa sponsorship.<br>
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<b>About Us:</b><br>
RedCloud is a boutique, business and technology consulting firm providing local companies with expert-level support for over two decades. Whether it&rsquo;s to solve a specific business challenge or to provide additional support for an ambitious project, we can help bring even the most visionary endeavors to fruition.<br>
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Anchored by a foundation of &quot;integrity-based consulting&quot;, the RedCloud team of subject matter experts collaborate closely with clients to develop and implement high-level solutions, bringing stability, growth, and innovation together for long-term success. We provide a broad array of business and technology consulting services through RedCloud&rsquo;s core practices: Data &amp; AI, Delivery Excellence, Digital Solutions, Marketing &amp; Sales, Privacy, Security, and Strategy &amp; Transformation.<br>
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Visit <b>http://www.redcloudconsulting.com/</b> for more info.
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Data Governance Lead

Al-Futtaim

<div><p><b>Job Requisition ID: </b>168505</p>
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Established in the 1930s as a trading business, Al-Futtaim Group today is one of the most diversified and progressive, privately held regional businesses headquartered in Dubai, United A&rdquo;rab Emirates. Structured into five operating divisions; automotive, financial services, real estate, retail and healthcare; employing more than 35,000 employees across more than 20 countries in the Middle East, Asia and Africa, Al-Futtaim Group partners with over 200 of the world's most admired and innovative brands. Al-Futtaim Group&rsquo;s entrepreneurship and relentless customer focus enables the organisation to continue to grow and expand; responding to the changing needs of our customers within the societies in which we operate.</p>
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By upholding our values of respect, excellence, collaboration and integrity; Al-Futtaim Group continues to enrich the lives and aspirations of our customers each and every day.</p><p></p><p><br>
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Overview Of The Role:</b></p>
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<li>The Data Governance Manager plays a critical role in defining, implementing, and operationalizing data management capabilities across the enterprise. This position is responsible for establishing governance frameworks, ensuring adherence to data standards, and driving continuous improvement in data quality and stewardship. Operating within the Al-Futtaim Global Technology &amp; Digital Platform (GTDP) function, the role requires close collaboration with various internal stakeholders to ensure data is well-managed, protected, and optimized for business value.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
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What You Will Do:</b></p><br>
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Strategy and Framework Development</b></h4>
<ul><li>Support the execution of the enterprise Data Management Strategy and contribute to its continuous evolution.</li>
<li>Develop and enhance Data Governance frameworks, policies, standards, and data ownership models.</li>
<li>Implement and manage the Data Stewardship model, ensuring clear roles and accountability across Line of Business (LoB) and IT functions.</li>
<li>Facilitate Data Governance forums, working groups, and steering committees with the Data Owners across the Line of Business (LoB).</li></ul><br>
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Collaboration and Partnership</b></h4>
<ul><li>Collaborate and support IT Business Partner Organization and LoBs to implement Data Quality Management processes.</li>
<li>Partner with Data Engineering &amp; Operations to embed data quality controls into data pipelines and platforms.</li>
<li>Collaborate with technical teams to ensure MDM solutions align with business requirements and governance standards.</li>
<li>Partner with IT Business Partners to align data governance priorities with program and project pipelines.</li>
<li>Coordinate with the Data Privacy &amp; Protection Office and Information Security Compliance to ensure alignment with regulatory and security controls.</li></ul><br>
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Governance and Compliance</b></h4>
<ul><li>Ensure that architecture decisions align with data governance requirements.</li>
<li>Maintain and operationalize the data catalog, business glossary, data dictionary, and metadata management practices.</li>
<li>Oversee day-to-day governance processes including Data Classification tagging, change management, compliance checks, and governance reporting.</li>
<li>Monitor adherence to data policies, standards, and regulatory requirements.</li>
<li>Serve as a governance advocate and change agent across the organization.</li></ul><p><br>
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<b>Required Skills To Be Successful:</b></p>
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<li>Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.</li>
<li>Exceptional communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.</li>
<li>Ability to influence and drive changes across business and IT organizations.</li>
<li>Proven ability to manage cross-functional governance processes.</li></ul><br>
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<b>What Qualifies You For The Role:</b></p>
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<li>Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Data Management, or related discipline.</li>
<li>10+ years of experience in Data Governance, Data Management, or related data roles within IT.</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of data management domains including Data Strategy, Data Governance &amp; Stewardship, Data Quality, Master Data Management (MDM), Metadata Management, and Data Modeling &amp; Architecture.</li>
<li>Experience working with Data Governance &amp; Data Cataloguing tools (e.g., Oval Edge, Collibra, Informatica, Alation, Talend, IBM Infosphere, or similar).</li>
<li>Experience working with Data Quality Platforms (e.g. SAP, Informatica, Ataccama, Syniti or similar).</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
We&rsquo;re here to provide excellent service but a little help from you can ensure a five-star candidate experience from start to finish.</p>
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Before you click &ldquo;apply&rdquo;: Please read the job description carefully to ensure you can confidently demonstrate why this opportunity is right for you and take the time to put together a well-crafted and personalised CV to further boost your visibility. Our global Talent Acquisition team members are all assigned to specific businesses to ensure that we make the best matches between talent and opportunities. We not only consider the requisite compatibility of skills and behaviours, but also how candidates align with our Values of Respect, Integrity, Collaboration, and Excellence.</p>
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As part of our candidate experience promise, we also want to make ourselves available to you throughout the application process. We make every effort to review and respond to every application.<br>
Additional Internal Information:</p><div><br>
<ul><li>Reports to: Data Governance Lead</li><li>Band: H</li></ul></div>
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Note:-</b></p>
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You must have been an Al-Futtaim employee for at least 18 months in order to be considered.<br>
You must inform your HRBP in confidence of your application.<br>
Please note that this vacancy may be advertised externally in the next week so apply without delay.</p></div><p></p>

Data Governance Manager

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<p>Are you a hands-on data driven HR professional who loves transforming people operations through technology?</p><p>This 12 month fixed term contract is a fantastic opportunity to lead HR Data Strategy and governance for a global firm rolling out SuccessFactors HRIS</p><p><strong>Key details:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Role:</strong> HR Data Lead</li><li><strong>Contract:</strong> 12-month FTC</li><li><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £90,000</li><li><strong>Location:</strong> London (Hybrid - 2 days a week in-office)</li><li><strong>Reports to:</strong> HRIS Manager</li></ul><p><strong>Why you'll love this role:</strong></p><ul><li>Work at the heart of a major HRIS transformation programme.</li><li>Collaborate with HR, IT, and vendor teams across multiple locations.</li><li>Influence how people data supports business decisions, compliance, and workforce planning.</li><li>Benefit from flexible hybrid working, private medical cover, gym subsidies, and a wide range of wellbeing perks.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll be doing:</strong></p><ul><li>Define and implement HR data strategy and governance frameworks.</li><li>Lead data migration from Legacy systems to a new HR SaaS platform.</li><li>Ensure data quality, accuracy, and GDPR compliance.</li><li>Partner with HR and BI teams to deliver insights, dashboards, and analytics capabilities.</li><li>Train and support HR colleagues in best practice data use and reporting.</li></ul><p><strong>What you'll bring:</strong></p><ul><li>Expertise in HRIS data management (eg Workday, Oracle, SAP SuccessFactors).</li><li>Strong data governance and compliance experience (GDPR essential).</li><li>Proficiency with Excel, SQL, and Power BI or similar.</li><li>A consultative, collaborative style with the confidence to influence stakeholders.</li><li>Background in HR transformation or system implementation projects.</li></ul><p><strong>Apply today to take the lead on a global HRIS project that will shape the future of HR data.</strong></p><p>Our client is an equal opportunity employer. They celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.</p>

Data Lead (HRIS)

SKP Business Consulting LLP

<div><div><div><div>Location City</div><div>
Pune</div></div><div><div>
Department</div><div>
Finance and Accounts</div></div><div><div>
Experience</div><div>
4 - 6 Years</div></div><div><div>
Salary</div><div>
450000 - 700000 INR</div></div><div><div>
Designation</div><div>
Lead Associate</div></div><div><div>
Total Position</div><div>
1</div></div></div><div><div><div><div><div>
Employee Type</div>
Permanent</div><div><div>
Job Description</div><p><b>
JOB DESCRIPTION &ndash; LEAD ASSOCIATE &ndash; DATA GOVERNANCE</b></p><p><b>
About Us:</b></p><p>
To know more about us, visit www.nexdigm.com</p><p>
 <b>JOB DESCRIPTION:</b></p><ul><li>
Own data governance and data quality for Salesforce used in Accounting processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and consistency of financial data.</li><p></p><li>
Manage data controls, validations, access governance, and audit readiness in line with client and compliance requirements.</li><p></p><li>
Reconcile Salesforce data with finance systems and support period-end reporting and closures.</li><li>
Act as SPOC for Salesforce data issues, driving process improvements and automation.</li><li>
Comfortable working on excel and hands on experience on working on SAP</li></ul><p></p><p><b><br>
Working Model:</b>Work-from-office</p><p><b>
Working days:</b> 6 days/ week</p><p><b>
Shift Timings:</b></p><div>
General shift - 9:30 am to 6:30 pm</div><p></p><p><b><br>
DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE:</b></p><p></p><ul><li>
A dynamic personality and a passion to constantly improvise technology to suit the organization&rsquo;s needs</li><li>
Any graduate degree along with prior exposure of 4 &ndash; 6 years in data governance processes</li><li>
A flair for leading a team of 5-6 members and working hand in hand to achieve individual goals and team goals</li><li>
The drive to bring about change and a desire to constantly look for ways to use technology to derive efficiencies.</li><li>
An ability to understand the organization&rsquo;s goals and objectives and link them with the deliverables of the assigned function, in addition to overseeing delivery and operations</li><li>
Crossed the boundaries of operational delivery and stepped into the space of organizing, planning and development &ndash; if you relate to this, what are you waiting for? Please apply!</li></ul><p><b><i>
 </i></b><b>Hiring Process:</b></p><p>
Your interaction with us will include, but not be limited to,</p><ul><li>
Technical / HR Interviews</li><li>
Technical / Behavioral Assessments</li></ul><p>
 Finally, our people are our most valuable asset; if you agree with us on this, we would love to meet you!</p></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>

Lead Associate - Data governance

Royal Cyber Inc.

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 Microsoft Fabric Architecture &amp; Platform Design Design and implement end-to-end architecture within Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouses, Pipelines, Warehouses, Dataflows, and Medallion layers. Define and operationalize Bronze, Silver, and Gold architecture standards to support scalable ingestion, transformation, and analytics workloads. Lead the development of unified Gold-level analytical models, including core entities such as Customers, Products, Orders, and other business-critical domains. Architect Change Data Capture (CDC) frameworks within Fabric, ensuring accurate handling of delta changes, pre-/post-image storage, and auditability. Data Integration &amp; Engineering Build and optimize data ingestion patterns from enterprise systems such as SAP S/4HANA (OData APIs), Syteline ERP, SQL-based sources, and third-party applications. Ensure data pipelines are scalable, maintainable, and aligned with enterprise data architecture best practices. Establish guidelines for schema evolution, data partitioning, and performance optimization across Lakehouse and Warehouse environments. Data Governance, Quality &amp; Master Data Collaborate with business and IT leaders to design and enhance Master Data Management (MDM) foundations and data quality standards. Lead assessments of existing data processes, identifying gaps and making recommendations to improve data reliability and governance. Work with business stakeholders to translate data quality needs, business rules, and validation requirements into technical solutions. Power BI Enablement &amp; Analytics Frameworks Partner with BI teams to optimize Power BI semantic models, datasets, and governance processes. Establish best practices for Power BI development lifecycle, version control, and release management using Azure DevOps. Support business analysts and developers by providing architectural guidance, training, and ongoing technical mentorship. Team Enablement, Leadership &amp; Collaboration Mentor cross-functional teams on Microsoft Fabric capabilities, data engineering practices, and architecture principles. Train teams in the use of Jira, Confluence, and DevOps pipelines for structured documentation and delivery. Engage with business stakeholders to understand analytical needs and translate them into scalable technical solutions. Communicate architecture decisions, risks, and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear and concise manner. Required Skills &amp; Experience 7&ndash;10+ years of experience in data architecture, data engineering, or analytics platform design. Strong hands-on expertise with Microsoft Fabric, including Lakehouse, Pipelines, Warehouse, and Dataflows. Proven experience implementing Medallion architectures (Bronze/Silver/Gold). Advanced experience integrating data from SAP S/4HANA, Syteline, or other ERP systems. Strong understanding of CDC, delta processing, and event-driven data patterns. Expertise with Power BI (data modeling, DAX, semantic models, governance). Proficiency with Azure DevOps, Git, and CI/CD practices for analytics solutions. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Experience developing MDM strategies or supporting enterprise data quality initiatives is a plus. Preferred Qualifications Microsoft certifications in Azure Data Engineering, BI, or related areas. Prior experience leading Fabric pilots, implementations, or modernization programs. Background in manufacturing, supply chain, or ERP-driven data environments.
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Microsoft Fabric Consultant

Smart Research System

<p><i><b>ROLE &amp; RESPONSIBILITY:</b></i></p><p>The HR Data Lead is accountable for the quality, integrity, governance, and consistency of HR data across enterprise platforms, with primary ownership of Oracle Fusion HCM. The role serves as the central authority for HR data standards, definitions, validation controls, and remediation, ensuring data is reliable for reporting, analytics, regulatory compliance, and AI-driven workforce insights.</p><p>This position acts as a key bridge between HR/P&amp;O, IT, CDAO, and Engineering teams, translating business requirements into robust data governance frameworks and controls. Responsibilities include stewardship of core HR data domains, management of critical data elements, implementation of data quality frameworks, oversight of data cleansing initiatives, and support for integrations, migrations, and audits.</p><p>The role enables a single source of truth for workforce data, supporting organizational growth, transformation initiatives, acquisitions, and advanced workforce analytics.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: AED25,000.00 - AED30,000.00 per month</p>

HR DATA LEAD (Oracle Fusion)

Barclays

<div><p>Join us as a CDO - Data Analyst at Barclays, responsible for supporting the successful delivery of Location Strategy projects to plan, budget, agreed quality and governance standards. You'll spearhead the evolution of our digital landscape, driving innovation and excellence. You will harness cutting-edge technology to revolutionise our digital offerings, ensuring unparalleled customer experiences.</p><p></p><p>
To be successful as a CDO - Data Analyst you should have experience with:</p><ul><li><p>
Data and Record Governance experience</p></li><li><p>
Change Delivery</p></li><li><p>
Project Management</p></li><li><p>
SQL, Python or Lead Developer Experience</p></li></ul><p>
Some other highly valued skills may include:</p><ul><li><p>
Agile experience.</p></li><li><p>
Stakeholder management</p></li></ul><p>
You may be assessed on the key critical skills relevant for success in role, such as risk and controls, change and transformation, business acumen strategic thinking and digital and technology, as well as job-specific technical skills.</p><p></p><p>
This role is based in Pune/Chennai.</p>
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Purpose of the role</b></p><p>
To enable effective data governance, risk management, and compliance within the bank, acting as a liaison between business units and the Data &amp; Records Management (DRM) function, translating business needs into actionable strategies and ensuring efficient implementation of DRM.
</p><p></p><p><b>Accountabilities</b></p><ul><li>
Partnership with the local business unit to ensure successful implementation of data &amp; records governance frameworks as appropriate to the needs of the business unit.</li><li>
Provision of guidance and support on records classification, retention, storage, retrieval and disposal to business units.</li><li>
Monitoring local data quality and records metrics and identify areas for improvement.</li><li>
Identification of opportunities for data improvement and optimisation.</li><li>
Partnership with the relevant business unit to support their data priorities and ensure appropriate decisions related to data &amp; records are embedded in their BAU decision making and change programs.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Analyst Expectations</b></p><ul><li>
To perform prescribed activities in a timely manner and to a high standard consistently driving continuous improvement.</li><li>
Requires in-depth technical knowledge and experience in their assigned area of expertise</li><li>
Thorough understanding of the underlying principles and concepts within the area of expertise</li><li>
They lead and supervise a team, guiding and supporting professional development, allocating work requirements and coordinating team resources.</li><li>
If the position has leadership responsibilities, People Leaders are expected to demonstrate a clear set of leadership behaviours to create an environment for colleagues to thrive and deliver to a consistently excellent standard. The four LEAD behaviours are: L &ndash; Listen and be authentic, E &ndash; Energise and inspire, A &ndash; Align across the enterprise, D &ndash; Develop others.</li><li>
OR for an individual contributor, they develop technical expertise in work area, acting as an advisor where appropriate.</li><li>
Will have an impact on the work of related teams within the area.</li><li>
Partner with other functions and business areas.</li><li>
Takes responsibility for end results of a team&rsquo;s operational processing and activities.</li><li>
Escalate breaches of policies / procedure appropriately.</li><li>
Take responsibility for embedding new policies/ procedures adopted due to risk mitigation.</li><li>
Advise and influence decision making within own area of expertise.</li><li>
Take ownership for managing risk and strengthening controls in relation to the work you own or contribute to. Deliver your work and areas of responsibility in line with relevant rules, regulation and codes of conduct.</li><li>
Maintain and continually build an understanding of how own sub-function integrates with function, alongside knowledge of the organisations products, services and processes within the function.</li><li>
Demonstrate understanding of how areas coordinate and contribute to the achievement of the objectives of the organisation sub-function.</li><li>
Make evaluative judgements based on the analysis of factual information, paying attention to detail.</li><li>
Resolve problems by identifying and selecting solutions through the application of acquired technical experience and will be guided by precedents.</li><li>
Guide and persuade team members and communicate complex / sensitive information.</li><li>
Act as contact point for stakeholders outside of the immediate function, while building a network of contacts outside team and external to the organisation.</li></ul><p></p><p>
All colleagues will be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Values of Respect, Integrity, Service, Excellence and Stewardship &ndash; our moral compass, helping us do what we believe is right. They will also be expected to demonstrate the Barclays Mindset &ndash; to Empower, Challenge and Drive &ndash; the operating manual for how we behave.</p></div>

CDO - Data Analyst

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