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    Assurance – Internal Audit Manager – Financial Services | PricewaterhouseCoopers

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Assurance – Internal Audit Manager – Financial Services – DubaiLine of ServiceAssuranceIndustry/SectorFS X-SectorSpecialismAssuranceManagement LevelManagerJob Description & SummaryA career within Internal Audit services, will provide you with an opportunity to gain an understanding of an organisation’s objectives, regulatory and risk management environment, and the diverse needs of their critical stakeholders. We focus on helping organisations look deeper and see further considering areas like culture and behaviours to help improve and embed controls. In short, we seek to address the right risks and ultimately add value to their organisation.To really stand out and make us fit for the future in a constantly changing world, each and every one of us at PwC needs to be a purpose-led and values-driven leader at every level. To help us achieve this we have the PwC Professional; our global leadership development framework. It gives us a single set of expectations across our lines, geographies and career paths, and provides transparency on the skills we need as individuals to be successful and progress in our careers, now and in the future.As a Manager, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. PwC Professional skills and responsibilities for this management level include but are not limited to:- Develop new skills outside of comfort zone.- Act to resolve issues which prevent the team working effectively.- Coach others, recognise their strengths, and encourage them to take ownership of their personal development.- Analyse complex ideas or proposals and build a range of meaningful recommendations.- Use multiple sources of information including broader stakeholder views to develop solutions and recommendations.- Address sub-standard work or work that does not meet firm’s/client’s expectations.- Use data and insights to inform conclusions and support decision-making.- Develop a point of view on key global trends, and how they impact clients.- Manage a variety of viewpoints to build consensus and create positive outcomes for all parties.- Simplify complex messages, highlighting and summarising key points.- Uphold the firm’s code of ethics and business conduct.

    Travel RequirementsUp to 40%Available for Work Visa Sponsorship?YesGovernment Clearance Required?No

    PwC firms help organizations and individuals to create the value they’re looking for.

    We’re a network of firms in 158 countries with close to 169,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, tax and advisory services. PwC is the brand under which member firms of PricewaterhouseCoopers International Limited (PwCIL) operate and provide services. Together, these firms form the global PwC network.

    In our 3 key areas of business or Lines of Service Assurance, Tax, and Advisory we work with our clients from business start ups to the worlds leading organizations to measure, protect and enhance the things that matter most to them.

    We help our own people to learn, discover, develop and make a real difference all the way through their working lives. And we have big ambitions to grow.

    PwC Middle East Region is part of what we call the Central Cluster and includes the UK, Europe and Africa as well as the Middle East. The region consists of 12 markets – UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, Jordan, Lebanon, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and Palestine.

    PwC has been established in the region for over 40 years, we already employ over 4500 people and we are on course to become the Middle East number one professional service firm. More

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    Domain Specialist OCI | Oracle

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Oracle is leading the digital revolution. We are empowering nearly half a million businesses across the globe to turn untapped potential into real business value. You will connect the biggest enterprises of today with the tools to compete in the digital economy of tomorrow. Our Technology Cloud Engineering teams at Oracle support our sales team and customer in the way they design and shape our solutions . T o achieve this, we have a team of highly engaging experts per domain area. Our team of Domain Experts in OCI is looking to hire a matter expert in this field to work with Clients in our EMEA Region. Objectives – To Interact with all roles at customer – including CIO, CTO, IT Architects, technical staff and Business representative – Develops and delivers outstanding Oracle presentations and demonstrations. – Leads any and all aspects of the technical sales process. Advises internal and external clients on overall architect solutions – To demonstrate the credibility of Oracle’s Cloud (IaaS/PaaS) Technology Solutions at all levels, but with a particular focus on key decision makers at the customers’ organization – To position Oracle’s Public Cloud Solutions at the heart of the largest IT transformations – To work as part of Sales and/or Account Teams on specific opportunities to enhance revenue for Oracle Corporation through Cloud subscription Scope – Educating customers and partners in Oracle Product offering and Cloud strategy in the designated product areas – Conduct repeatable strategy, architecture, roadmap and planning cloud workshops – Provide assessment of current state architecture and recommendation of future state architecture – To demonstrate the value of Oracle’s Cloud Technology Solutions: – IaaS (Baremetal, storage, virtualization concept, operating systems , SDN, HPC…) – Security (Identity, WAF…) – Network (Load Balancer, VCN, Security Lists, NSG , DRG…) – Strong hands-on Linux and/or KVM experience is preferred – Hands on skills with CI/CD & build automation tooling (Chef, Terraform, Ansible, etc.) – To be able to deliver a first level presentation in all topics mentioned above. – To be able to deliver POCs on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Gen2 – Works closely with other Oracle Pre-Sales Consultants and other Line Of business – Some specific knowledge of Oracle industry solutions , Oracle database, Oracle and competitor hardware solutions – Actively maintaining a depth product knowledge in the designated product areas – Maintain awareness of all relevant competitive products – Contribute technical responses for Invitations To Tender (ITT), Requests for Information (RFIs) and Requests for Proposal (RFP) – Having experience on firewall (Fortinet, Cisco, Palo Alto, etc) solutions is a plus

    Skills and Profile – We are looking for a professional with solid experience as Cloud Solution Architect, able to understand the customer issues in their journey to Cloud. – Knowledge and background in Cloud Architecture (IaaS & PaaS) would be our target. – And specific Oracle technology solution offerings would be appreciated. The ideal candidate must have a strong Cloud IaaS/PaaS oriented mindset. Others key requirements are- Wide background including architecture, implementation and delivery of large – scale hardware and software systems in real-world situations – A strong understanding and practical experience in planning and delivering cloud migration projects from traditional on-premise deployment models – Detailed knowledge of architectural approaches including consolidation, cloud computing, virtualization, disaster recovery, information management, big data, Java applications, Oracle and non-Oracle applications – Knowledge of wide-area and datacenter networking design, protocols, and implementation required – Wide knowledge of IT market and trends – Knowledge of full Oracle stack including Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Gen2 – Knowledge of cloud competitors including AWS ,GCP and/or Azure – Cloud Architecture Development/Cloud certification (Oracle, AWS, Azure, Google, etc) – Architecture or other appropriate certifications like CISSP, TOGAF, Zachman, OpenCA, ITIL, Cobit, Prince is preferred – Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills: needs analysis, positioning, business justification, closing techniques. – Ability to persuade others through presentations, demonstrations, and written communication. – Significant C-level presentation expertise – BA/BS degree or equivalent, advanced degree highly desirable. – Ability to travel as needed. Apply Now Create the future with us. Apply now.

    Oracle offers an integrated array of applications, databases, servers, storage, and cloud technologies to empower modern business. For most companies, flexibility is critical. Oracle provides a wide choice of software, systems, and cloud deployment models – including public, on-premises, and hybrid clouds – to ensure that technology flexes to the unique needs of a business.

    Oracle Cloud is a complete, integrated stack of platform, infrastructure, and application services. With advanced scalability and security, Oracle Cloud enables technical agility across the enterprise, connects people to information for clearer insights, and fosters efficiency through simplified workflows.

    More than 420,000 customers across 145 countries have harnessed Oracle technology to accelerate their digital transformation. More

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    Business Analyst | A Leading Company In UAE

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Mainly responsible creating and organizing epics, features and user stories based on business requirementsDefine clear and detailed acceptance criteria of the user storiesCreate and map a clear user, process flow, the interaction diagram, etc.Coordinate closely with Product Owner, clients, UI/UX designer to make sure all requirements are capturedCreate backlogs in Project Management tool, functional specifications, workflows, and document requirement changesParticipate in Sprint Planning meetings and involve in feature and user story prioritizationDiscuss requirement clarifications with Development and QA teamServe as the source of knowledge concerning business processes and requirementsCreate documentation that helps speed up the process that will require in-depth knowledge of the product or application/platform

    Salary:
    AED
    10,000 to 25,000
    per month inclusive of fixed allowances.

    Bachelor’s degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science or related field required4+ years of experience as Business Analyst 4+ years of experience in Agile Scrum processKnowledge of writing business requirements, managing changes to requirements, creating user guides and training materialsShould be well-organized, systematicExpert knowledge of Jira or similar project management toolsExperience in a fast-paced Agile environmentBe self-driven and execute projects with minimal management oversightExcellent presentation and effective communication skills and ability to speak to clients

    A leading company in UAE. More

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    Full Stack Developer | Alpha Data

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent is preferred but not required-Strong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc.-Strong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}}-Excellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS-Understanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis.-Hand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize)- Hands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also,using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages-Good understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript-Hands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP)-Experience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities.-Understanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture.-Understanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components,-React Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc.-Core understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.)-Different middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one-Understanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each-Hands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser.-Hands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. Experience working with utilities like Enzyme-Good understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same.You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service.-Hands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus.-Have a strong understanding and hands-on experience in SCRUM and agile engineering practices-Active learner passionate about new technologies to meet technical requirements

    React JSSkill Mandatory / OptionalStrong Knowledge of React.js, its core principles – lifecycle methods, virtual DOM etc. MExcellent hands-on knowledge of HTML5, CSS3, JavaScript, CSS Modules / CSS in JS MHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MGood understanding of creational and structural design patterns in JavaScript MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) MExperience working with Single Page Applications (SPA) with universal rendering capabilities. MUnderstanding of one-way data flow and the Flux architecture. MUnderstanding of stateful (container) vs stateless (presentational) components and how to break down the application page into components, MReact Hooks, Suspense, Memo etc. OCore understanding of how React’s state management works out of the box. Understanding of different libraries available to better manage application state like Redux. Understanding of the way each library works (pure functions vs observables etc.) ODifferent middleware implementations available for async actions in Redux like redux-thunk, redux-saga, redux-observable etc. Hands-on experience with at least one MUnderstanding of different CSS architectures that go hand-in-hand with React.js application development. Pros and cons of component-level CSS vs global and where to apply each MHands-on experience with Frontend Performance Optimization – especially in a React application with respect to resource loading strategy, CPU/Memory profiling on the browser. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MNode JSSkill Mandatory/OptionalStrong Knowledge of Node.js and commonly used frameworks available for it {{such as Express, StrongLoop, etc depending on your technology stack}} MUnderstanding of relational databases like MySQL, SQL Server and non-relational databases like MongoDB, Firebase or Redis. MHand-on experience in working with Object-relational mapping (Sequalize) OHands-on experience working with Object Oriented JavaScript (OOJS), JavaScript – and practical uses in building complex interactive experiences, primarily with ECMAScript 2015+. You should be up-to-date with new specifications (different stages), and also, using transpilers like Babel to use features from all stages MHands-on experience with Functional Programming (FP) Mhands-on experience with test-driven development using Jest or equivalent. Familiar with snapshot testing, code coverage. MGood understanding of REST APIs and Microservices. Should have understanding of how resources are organized and how application should align based on the same. You are expected to have understanding of how CRUD operations map to HTTP methods for a well-designed service. MHands-on experience with GraphQL is a big plus. OStrong problem-solving skills to conceptualize and analyze complex technical issues MUnderstanding of session management and knowledge of node libraries like Helmet M

    Alpha Data, is the leading system integrator with over 30 years track record. Founded in 1981, Alpha Data has grown from two employees to a 700-strong workforce building ICT infrastructure solutions for thousands of organizations.

    Alpha Data works with its clients though a combination of deep-level business and technical expertise, an extensive knowledge of today’s technologies, and a mature, highly capable delivery and services infrastructure. Alpha Data’s offerings help our customers improve processes, reduce data centre and infrastructure costs, manage risk and governance and enhance top-line revenue. Our business approach is based on establishing long-term partnerships that encourage success through mutual benefit.

    Alpha Data has established strong industry ties, with the highest level of accreditation achieved with HP, Microsoft, Avaya, Cisco, Belden and Juniper in addition to an eco-system of complementary vendors. This enables Alpha Data to deliver a breadth of best-of-breed solutions to its customers through our teams of pre-sales, post sales, project implementation and support experts. Alpha Data has won the Systems Integrator of the Year Award at two of the region’s leading technology awards – CPI’s Reseller Middle East Partner Excellence Awards and ITP’s Network Middle East Innovation Awards, respectively and has always maintained a top position in the list of system integrators in UAE. More

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    Software Engineer | Weatherford

    Employment:

    Full Time

    As Software Engineer you will be responsible for deployment of software solutions to our Oil & Gas Customers.Duties & Responsibilities:- Install, Upgrade and configure SCADA and Production Optimization Systems- Build Screens, Workflows, Reports to support customer operations and SCADA hardware- Interact with Customers to understand and troubleshoot Product Issues- Support for 3rd party application roll out based on business need- Provide custom solutions, utilities and system integration using scripts along with the procedural documentation and relevant reports- Participate in software testing during the release cycle as end customer- Identify cause of problem reported by debugging Program/Scripts and if necessary correct them or report them to the developers- Provide support to internal and external clients working on consulting projects which use the company’s optimization software.- Gain a firm understanding of Production Optimization Products and how it works from the users Perspective.- Able to troubleshoot issues related to SCADA Hardware and Radio communications- Train users in system usage and administration- Extensive Domestic and foreign travel required 50-75%

    – Experience in deploying and debugging Enterprise software in Microsoft Environment- Excellent debugging /knowledge of .Net, C#, SQL, Oracle, HTML5, PowerShell, TypeScript, IIS, and Angular- Microsoft Server OS knowledge- SQL Server Management Experience- Experience ETL Techniques and tools- Experience in integrating applications- Exposure to Open Source Analytics – Enhance or make custom changes in existing utilities, batch scheduling – Exposure to Software support – Knowledge of Windows programming environment – Knowledge of Web Security, Authentication and Authorization- Excellent verbal and written communication skills- Ability to calmly manage crisis situations- Ability to plan ahead and organize daily and weekly tasks- Ability to work with minimum supervision- Experience in similar role troubleshooting and diagnosing problems with hardware and software- Work experience with SCADA software and hardware

    Weatherford is one of the largest multinational oilfield service companies providing innovative solutions, technology and services to the oil and gas industry. The Company operates in over 80 countries and has a network of approximately 700 locations, including manufacturing, service, research and development, and training facilities. More

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    OpenShift Implementation Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and implement. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for IT experts experienced with implementing Open Source software for clients in coordination with Open Source Architects. Role and Responsibilities – OpenShift or OpenStack implementation, configuration and tuning for clients – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs and remote training – Ongoing Skills Development

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise- At least 2 years of previous experience implementing OpenShift solutions – Experience with Ansible, shell/bash scripting, server management – Technical working knowledge of core Open Source products (at least one or two of the following: OpenShift, OpenStack, Ansible, Istio, Kubernetes, Docker, CRIO, Rancher) – Administration of hybrid cloud environment, Configuration of HA/DR – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing role Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Skills to develop software solutions using cloud native technologies- Previous experience in migrating to Open Source solutions- Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so- Ambitious individual who can work under their own direction towards agreed targets/goals and with creative approach to work- Intuitive individual with an ability to manage change and proven time management- Proven interpersonal skills while contributing to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed- Up-to-date technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing publications

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More

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    Data Engineering Manager | Michael Page

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Key member of the data engineering team, responsible for implementing the Data Engineering strategy across Data Integration plans, KPIs and objectives.Accountable for the design and development of the data pipelines and access methodology across ETL, data flow, stream data integration, etc.Client DetailsA government organisation in the UAE that has heavily invested in their data capability, now looking to expand their data governance & management team.Description* Act as a Project Manager to ensure all engagements are on track, representing the Data Engineering team.* Design and development of data pipelines, storage, integration and flow ensuring that various internal business units are able to extract, transform and load data.* Establish the most accurate metrics & KPI’s for the data engineering capabilities including ETL, turnaround time, etc.* Demonstrate strong SQL & big data technology programming to continue to optimise and customise ETL related capability.* Have experience in data manipulation and data wrangling to generate required datasets.Job OfferOpportunity to work with a top-calibre organisation with exposure to exciting and advanced data-driven projects.

    * A minimum of 6 years’ experience as a Data engineer, with at least 2 in a management position.* Must have strong experience in defining and development of key metrics, objectives and plans across various data engineering related activities.* UAE National are encouraged to apply. * You need to be willing to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

    Michael Page is one of the world’s leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

    The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

    Finance & Accounting
    Banking & Financial Services
    Procurement
    Property & Construction
    Engineering & Supply Chain
    Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering
    Human Resources
    Sales
    Marketing
    Technology
    Secretarial
    Executive Search
    Legal

    The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide. More

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    Open Source Database Technical Engineer | IBM Middle East

    Employment:

    Full Time

    Software Developers at IBM are the backbone of our strategic initiatives to design, code, test, and provide industry-leading solutions that make the world run today – planes and trains take off on time, bank transactions complete in the blink of an eye and the world remains safe because of the work our software developers do. Whether you are working on projects internally or for a client, software development is critical to the success of IBM and our clients worldwide. At IBM, you will use the latest software development tools, techniques and approaches and work with leading minds in the industry to build solutions you can be proud of.Your Role and Responsibilities At IBM, work is more than a job – it’s a calling: To build. To design. To code. To consult. To think along with clients and implement. To make markets, invent, collaborate and not just to do something better, but to attempt things you’ve never thought possible. To lead in this new era of technology and solve some of the world’s most challenging problems. The IBM Technology Support Services (TSS) Open Source support mission is in the third wave of “start-up mode”. Join us in what promises to be an exciting and incredibly rewarding journey in helping customers transform their businesses using community Open Source Software. IBM’s Global Open Source team is looking for engineers experienced implementing clients digital transformations needs. Your Role and Responsibilities – Implement solution designs for clients along with architects – Experience in PostgreSQL deployment, configuration, tuning – Translate requirements into the design and development of customized system – Troubleshoot and resolve design and configuration issues in the customer’s environment – Create knowledge via articles, blogs or remote training

    Required Technical and Professional Expertise – At least 2 years of previous experience implementing PostgreSQL technical software solutions – Technical working knowledge of SQL, NoSQL and in-memory Databases – Excellent written and verbal communication skills – Previous Customer Facing Role – Eagerness to learn and expand technical competencies regularly – Flexible with change Preferred Technical and Professional Expertise – Previous experience in migrating from Oracle to PostgreSQL – Existing contributions to an Open Source community or a desire to do so – Experience collaborating (support forums, mailing lists or code) with ONE or more of these open source projects: PostgreSQL, Apache Cassandra, Apache Hadoop, Redis, MongoDB, MariaDB, MySQL, Apache Spark, Galera Cluster, Apache CouchDB – Cloud integration experience – Leadership experience

    For more than six decades, IBM Middle East & Pakistan has played a vital role in shaping the information technology landscape of the region. Today, IBM is part of the region’s technological fabric, solving real-world business and societal challenges, through its offices in UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Pakistan, and also a diversity of centers across the region.

    Within the region, IBM currently has groundbreaking initiatives in cloud computing, analytics, mobile, security, as well as nanotechnology, eGovernment, healthcare and many more, collaborating with leading educational institutes and governments. IBM supports hundreds of clients to drive transformation through technology, contributes to regional research & development programs and has an active Corporate Service Corps (CSC) program.

    Reinvention is a keyword in the company’s history and, today, IBM is much more than a “hardware, software, services” company. IBM is now emerging as a cognitive solutions and cloud platform company. More