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Jörg K.

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Principal Agile Coach & Management Consultant

Potsdam
Jörg K.

Last position:

Exec. Coach / Consultant / Agilist at HASOMED GmbH

  • Repaired a broken “ScrumBan” process, then established a pure Kanban system; increased output in the Kanban flow by 22% within four weeks

  • Increased team autonomy and decision-making ability by implementing new decision strategies; resulting in up to 25% better outcomes

  • Redesigned retrospectives (including one-to-one coaching and workshops), which led to consistent implementation of the resulting action items

  • Intensive coaching of Product Owners (POs) to develop and support “Empowered Teams”, alongside leadership development to place agile frameworks and methods in a realistic context (“de-illusioning”)

  • Supported change management processes to promote an agile company culture among management and teams, improving internal communication to increase transparency and effectiveness in agile processes

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Michael N.

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Senior ML Engineer | AI Engineer | Problem Solver

Eichenau
Michael N.

Last position:

Senior AI Engineer | Forward Deployed Engineer at Tiefbau

  • Development of an AI-powered project organization tool for a civil engineering company that intelligently links project, task, tender, schedule, and document data through a knowledge graph.
  • Implementation of AI features for document analysis, information extraction, context-based assistance, and voice-based data capture based on Microsoft Azure AI, reducing administrative effort, making information available faster, and supporting project teams in decision-making.
  • Tech stack: Python, React, TypeScript, FastAPI, Claude Code, Codex, Graphify, PostgreSQL, Microsoft Azure AI Foundry, Azure OpenAI, Azure AI Speech, Azure AI Document Intelligence, Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Entra ID, Docker, Git, CI/CD.
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Marc H.

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Senior Product Manager / Product Lead

Cologne
Marc H.

Last position:

Own AI Product Project & AI Training at Self-employed

  • Built and validated SupportPiloten, an AI-powered content operations service; won the first paying pilot customer
  • Tested agentic workflows with Claude Code and Codex for analysis, research, documentation, and prototyping
  • Continued developing my own AI product; training in AI governance, AI compliance, and the EU AI Act (ongoing)
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Goran P.

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Test Manager & Analyst

Geisingen
Goran P.

Last position:

Test Manager & Analyst at Festo / Questax GmbH

Project goal: Carrying out system tests and validating industrial communication and control systems, including requirements definition and verification.

Responsibilities:

  • Test planning, test execution
  • Test strategy, test cases, and test specifications
  • Requirements analysis
  • Ensuring traceability between requirements, test cases, and defects
  • Carrying out regression and integration tests
  • Defect analysis
  • Simulation and validation
  • NetSniffer Wireshark
  • Supporting test automation (Python, CI/CD)
  • Reporting
  • Stakeholder coordination and agile collaboration (Scrum / SAFe / Kanban)
  • V-Model
  • CI/CD automation with Python, Groovy, and frameworks (Selenium, PyTest)

Technologies:: CAN, Modbus, Ethernet, PLC, PROFINET, Codebeamer ALM, Scrum, SAFe, MS Teams, Git, CI/CD with GitLab CI and TeamCity, Windows Batch, FAS, Wireshark, Python, Enterprise Architect (EA), AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Microsoft Copilot), VS Code, Tia Portal, SCL, Python (Selenium, PyTest)

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Michael H.

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Senior Frontend Engineer · Frontend Tech Lead · Lead UI Engineer

Kelsterbach
Michael H.

Last position:

Frontend Developer at RTL Tech

  • Development and optimization of the RTL+ frontend application for SmartTV and set-top box platforms with React and Next.js.
  • Key role in the technical coordination of developers within the team and in coordinating implementation.
  • Central interface to adjacent teams to simplify development processes and improve cross-team alignment.
  • Improved frontend performance, stability, and rendering behavior on low-powered devices in a restricted runtime environment.
  • Implemented a frontend testing strategy with Jest, React Testing Library, and Playwright.
  • Implemented accessibility improvements according to WCAG 2.2 and WAI-ARIA.
  • Integrated Didomi Consent Management as a contribution to increasing ad monetization on streaming platforms.
  • Used AI-supported engineering workflows with Cursor for structured implementation, refactoring, and faster problem solving.

Technologies used: React, Next.js, TypeScript, JavaScript, GraphQL, Apollo Gateway, Zustand, Tailwind CSS, Styled Components, React Testing Library, Playwright, Jest, HTML5, CSS3, AWS Lambda, EC2, CloudFront, S3, GitLab CI/CD, NX, Cursor

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Sanju R.

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Software Developer | Data Science

Fulda
Sanju R.

Last position:

Software Developer at Senior Connect GmbH

  • Created complex backend systems (Fastapi Python, GCP cloud functions, APIs, integration tests) using Typescript.
  • Worked with firebase and firestore databases, implementing transactional operations, scheduling jobs, and migrations.
  • Implemented GCP dashboards for thorough monitoring and custom alerts in case of anomaly traffic.
  • Implemented Sentry for better debugging, error tracking and overall monitoring of the Next.js frontend.
  • Implemented story tests for UI related testing.
  • Implemented Typesense in Python Fastapi backend, for improved text based searching along with typo handlings.
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Ines L.

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Sr UX/UI Designer (B2B, SaaS) Code-First Prototyping

Munich
Ines L.

Last position:

UX designer for AI products at freelance

  • Designing AI-first workflows that integrate AI into existing product experiences
  • Developing UX concepts for prompt management, reusable and combined prompt workflows, tagging, search and information organisation
  • Creating user flows, wireframes, prototypes and high-fidelity interfaces in Figma
  • Defining reusable UI patterns, components and interaction logic for scalable products
  • Exploring human-AI interaction patterns with emphasis on user control, transparency and manageable cognitive load
  • Translating product requirements and technical constraints into developer-ready UX/UI specifications
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Ramazan C.

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Lead Software Engineer AI-Data Enthusiast

Mainz
Ramazan C.

Last position:

Fullstack-/DevOps Engineer at BKA (Federal Criminal Police Office)

Development and further development of an internal platform for managing and providing technical resources, virtual machines, and infrastructure services. The platform supports self-service processes and covers functions that are conceptually comparable to cloud management solutions like Azure or AWS.

  • Responsible involvement in the design, development, and implementation of new backend and frontend features
  • Hands-on development with Java, Spring Boot, Python, and Angular
  • Implementation of REST interfaces, business logic, validations, and integrations into existing system landscapes
  • Further development of modern web interfaces with Angular, including connection to backend services
  • Participation in architecture and design decisions within the team, especially with regard to scalability, maintainability, and clean interfaces
  • Containerization and deployment of applications with Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm
  • Support with CI/CD processes and deployment to Kubernetes-based environments
  • Work in the environment of vSphere, Broadcom, GitLab CI/CD, ArgoCD, Maven, npm, and NuGet
  • Close collaboration with developers, business teams, DevOps, and other technical stakeholders
  • Analysis of technical requirements, deriving suitable solutions, and independent implementation in an agile team
  • Use of GitHub Copilot to support code generation, refactoring, test case creation, and technical documentation

Methods/ tools/ technologies: Languages & frameworks: Java (21), Spring Boot (4.x), Python, Angular, Robot Framework, Kubernetes, Helm Persistence: PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Hibernate, Liquibase Architecture & communication: REST, gRPC, GraphQL, Apache Kafka, OpenAPI, Microservices, Event Driven, Domain Driven Design Cloud & infrastructure: Terraform, Docker, Rancher, Helm, Ansible Security: OAuth2, MS (Entra ID), web security, Keycloak (extensions for detailed group rights) DevOps: GitLab CI/CD, Ansible, Maven, Gradle, Grafana, Prometheus, Git, GitHub Copilot Testing & QM: JUnit, Robot Framework, automated component and integration tests, E2E tests with Playwright, Testcontainers, EasyMock Methodology & approach: Kanban, JIRA, Confluence, Clean Code

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Alexander B.

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Senior Data Engineer

Köln
Alexander B.

Last position:

Senior Data Engineer at RWE AG

Architected and maintained data products for renewable energy operations, covering wind turbine, grid-meter, and weather data. Built scalable ETL/ELT pipelines in Azure Databricks using Delta Lake (bronze/silver/gold layers) and processed data in various formats, including structured and semi-structured data. Contributed to a data quality framework supporting table and column documentation, outlier detection, and completeness metrics across all datasets within a data product. In addition, implemented a DORA KPI Databricks dashboard used across all data products. Optimized CI/CD processes in Azure DevOps to streamline deployment across development, test, and production environments.

Technology stack: Azure Databricks, PySpark, SQL, Delta Lake, Unity Catalog, Azure Data Lake, APIs, Dremio, Azure DevOps, YAML, Git, Databricks Workflows, Application Insights, Terraform, OpenAI API, Codex, LLM-assisted workflows

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Abhishek N.

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Hands-on Engineering Lead

Berlin
Abhishek N.

Last position:

Fullstack Developer at DAMALO GmbH

  • Own full-stack development of an AI-native enterprise platform built on TypeScript, React, Vite, tRPC, Hono, and PostgreSQL, delivering AI-powered consulting workflows to B2B clients.
  • Designed and shipped a multi-agent AI system using ReAct framework and Claude skills-style workflow patterns, including an intelligent PM assistant with rich system prompts, slash commands, tool integrations, and streaming chat UI.
  • Architected an LLM evaluation framework: rubric-based LLM-as-judge, golden datasets, regression testing, and automated quality gating — ensuring consistent AI output quality at scale.
  • Integrated LangFuse for end-to-end LLM tracing, conversation replays, and evaluation pipelines, enabling data-driven prompt optimisation that reduced token costs and response variance.
  • Built with Drizzle ORM, pgvector, and knowledge graphs for structured data access, semantic search, and relationship-aware AI reasoning across the platform.
  • Led TanStack React Query migration across the application — replacing manual state management with centralised caching and automatic refetching, reducing data-fetching boilerplate significantly.
  • Practiced AI-native development throughout: Claude Code, Codex, Perplexity SDK, and LLM-assisted testing across the full development lifecycle. Deployed on Vercel + Azure ACA with Biome for linting/formatting.
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Kersten L.

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Senior Consultant · Full-Stack Engineer · Coding Architect · AI Engineer · Coach

Dortmund
Kersten L.

Last position:

Lead Architect / Lead Developer at Bettles: Sports Betting Platform

  • Complete greenfield rebuild across the whole stack — built AI-native: backend in Go and NestJS, PostgreSQL (CNPG) on K3s with GitOps/Terraform; frontend on Angular 22, zoneless.
  • Orchestrated coding agents (e.g. Claude Code, Cursor) across the entire lifecycle — architecture, implementation, testing, reviews, documentation — driven by Specification-Driven Development (SDD).
  • “Bruno” — LLM commentator persona backed by RAG and MCP for a personality that stays consistent across all generations (match previews, post-match reports, his own virtual bets).

Angular 22 (zoneless, without Zone.js), Claude Code, Claude Code Skills, CNPG, Cursor, Design Tokens (Spec for Code), Docker, Gherkin, Git, GitLab, GitOps, Go, Google Gemini, Grafana, Hetzner Cloud, K3s, Keycloak, Kubernetes, Lighthouse, LLM Integration, Model Context Protocol (MCP), NestJS, Node.js, NPM, Playwright, PostgreSQL, Prometheus, RAG, REST, Specification-Driven Development (SDD), Structured Outputs, Terraform, TypeScript, Vitest

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Benjamin M.

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AI/ML/CV Engineer, System Architect, Founder, Mathematician

Cottbus
Benjamin M.

Last position:

Founder, system architect, and main developer at Institute for Artificial Study (IAS)

  • Expert-supervised AI systems for scientific reasoning, model evaluation, and research workflows.
  • Built the IAS Problem Solver, an orchestrated system for difficult mathematical reasoning; it achieved 84% in one submitted answer set on the Leipzig mathematics benchmark.
  • Built a resumable state-machine pipeline for research-grade mathematics benchmark generation: source selection, LLM-agent-based phenomenon discovery, task synthesis, gold-answer and certificate generation and validation, probing, repair, human feedback, and quality gates, targeting tasks that are difficult, natural, verifiable, and cost-effective.
  • Current work extends this into budget-aware AI research workflows for real scientific problems with expert review.

Tech stack: Python, OpenAI/OpenRouter-compatible APIs, embeddings, RAG, SQLite.

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Max D.

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Senior Fullstack Engineer

Hamburg
Max D.

Last position:

Senior Fullstack Engineer at Spiri.Bo GmbH

  • Assumed responsibility for backend architecture and technical strategy, planning and leading the platform's evolution in close collaboration with the CTO
  • Simultaneously drove the development of new features for the housing and tenant management platform, balancing high-level architectural design with hands-on implementation
  • Utilized AI-assisted workflows (with tools such as Claude Code, Codex, Cursor) and worked on AI-based features (with tools such as N8N, Mastra, ElevenLabs)

Technologies: Node.js, TypeScript, React.js, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Google Cloud, Docker, Kubernetes

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Rutger B.

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Managing Director

Hamburg
Rutger B.

Last position:

Partner & Managing Director at AI.IMPACT

  • Building an AI & Data Consultancy Practice with the goal of helping European companies adopt Artificial Intelligence and modern data platforms
  • End-to-end further development of a production system using modified coding agents (OpenCode). Tech stack: Kubernetes, Argo, Keycloak, Typescript, Grafana, GitOps, DevOps, Playwright
  • Internal research project on the use of coding agents in the field of mathematical logic for creating formal models. Use of Cursor IDE and Codex, Codex CLI. Architecture design, quality control and refactoring, as well as writing code and tests. Repository (open source) available pre-launch
  • Research on the role of mathematical logic as a formal language that connects IT and AI with business processes
  • Project lead for collecting and deploying parking recommendations for rail vehicles with significant savings potential based on real-time data in a mobility and transport company
  • Project lead for collecting and distributing process measurement points for real-time control in a mobility and transport company
  • Deputy application owner for an app used for communication in the dispatching and provision of rail vehicles

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Statistics of experts using OpenAI Codex

Aggregated from the professional profiles of matched freelancers.

Experience

17 years

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany have 17 years of professional experience on average.

Position duration

1.7 years

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany stay in a single position for 1.7 years on average.

Positions per freelancer

13

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany have completed 13 positions on average over the course of their careers.

Top business areas

Product Development, Information Technology, Project Management

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany have gathered most of their hands-on project experience in Product Development, Information Technology, and Project Management.

Top industries

Information Technology, Education, Professional Services

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany are most in demand in Information Technology, Education, and Professional Services.

Certification focus areas

Information Technology, Product Development, Business Intelligence

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany earn their certifications most often in Information Technology, Product Development, and Business Intelligence.

Bachelor's degree or higher

97%

97% of OpenAI Codex experts in Germany hold at least a Bachelor's degree.

Master's degree or higher

62%

62% of OpenAI Codex experts in Germany hold at least a Master's degree.

Doctorate

17%

17% of OpenAI Codex experts in Germany have a doctorate (PhD).

Certifications per freelancer

4

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany hold 4 professional certifications on average.

Most common languages

German, English, French

OpenAI Codex experts in Germany most often speak German, English, and French.

Speak two or more languages

91%

91% of OpenAI Codex experts in Germany speak two or more languages.

Based on our profile pool as of 19 Sep 2026.

Daily rate distribution

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One of the OpenAI Codex experts in Germany charges less than €400 per day.
17 of the OpenAI Codex experts in Germany charge between €400 and €800 per day.
14 of the OpenAI Codex experts in Germany charge between €800 and €1200 per day.
One of the OpenAI Codex experts in Germany charges €1200 or more per day.
<€400 €400-​800 €800-​1200 €1200+

The chart shows how the daily rates of freelancers in this technology in Germany are distributed, based on recent contracts on our platform. Each bar covers a rate range — its height shows how many freelancers charge within that range.

Average rates of experts in Germany using OpenAI Codex

Rates are based on recent contracts and do not include FRATCH margin.

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Daily rate avg. 729 €

The average daily rate is the mean of all daily rates from recent contracts of comparable freelancers on our platform.

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Median rate 720 €

The median daily rate is the middle value of all daily rates — half of comparable freelancers charge less, half charge more. Unlike the average, it is barely affected by outliers.

Calculated based on our freelancers’ daily rates as of 19 Sep 2026. Actual rates may vary depending on seniority level, experience, skill specialization, project complexity, and engagement length.

OpenAI Codex experts industry focus

See which industries our matched freelancers work in most often — every figure is calculated live from the freelancers on FRATCH.

  • Information Technology (88%)
  • Education (50%)
  • Professional Services (50%)
  • Automotive (38%)
  • Banking and Finance (38%)
  • Media and Entertainment (38%)
  • Healthcare (35%)
  • Manufacturing (35%)

Please note that freelancers can work across multiple industries, so percentages overlap.

About the technology

What OpenAI Codex does

OpenAI Codex is a coding-focused AI system that helps professionals understand repositories, write code, review changes and complete software tasks from natural-language instructions. It can work across files, explain unfamiliar logic and support repeatable development workflows. Teams use it to increase delivery capacity without removing human review.

Where it fits

Codex supports products built with established languages, web frameworks, APIs and data services. It is useful in greenfield work as well as maintenance of large repositories, provided the surrounding process includes clear requirements, tests and access controls. German companies can apply it across software, manufacturing, finance and other sectors with internal technology teams.

Tools and ecosystem

Strong OpenAI Codex specialists understand the model together with the systems around it:

  • Codex CLI and terminal-based repository workflows
  • Git branches, pull requests and code review practices
  • Test suites, linters, package managers and CI pipelines
  • REST APIs, databases, cloud services and authentication
  • Prompt design, context selection and output validation

Codex is not a replacement for source control, testing or secure deployment. Its value depends on how well it is connected to those controls.

When to bring in expertise

Companies often seek freelance expertise when they want to introduce Codex into an existing workflow, accelerate backlog delivery or assess where coding agents can safely help. Specialists can map suitable tasks, prepare repository guidance, define review gates and train internal teams. They can also support remote delivery or work on-site in Germany when close collaboration is needed.

Typical deliverables

A specialist may deliver a Codex-enabled development workflow, repository instructions, tested feature branches or documented automation patterns. Other assignments include legacy-code analysis, test creation, pull-request review support and integration with issue tracking or CI systems. Each deliverable should make ownership, approval and rollback clear.

What strong specialists show

The best professionals combine software engineering judgment with practical knowledge of AI-assisted coding. They ask precise questions, keep changes focused and verify generated code against requirements, tests and security expectations. Look for evidence of repository work, thoughtful review habits and the ability to explain when Codex should not be used. Clear communication matters equally in remote teams and German on-site settings.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything clients usually want to know about OpenAI Codex, in one place.

OpenAI Codex is used to generate, modify, explain and review software in the context of a repository. It can help with features, bug fixes, tests, documentation, refactoring and routine terminal tasks, while a professional remains responsible for decisions and approval.

Codex is designed for software tasks that require repository context and multi-step work, rather than only inline suggestions. GitHub Copilot can be a strong editor companion, while general-purpose chat tools may need more manual context; the right choice depends on workflow, permissions and review requirements.

An OpenAI Codex specialist should understand source control, testing, CI pipelines, APIs, databases and secure software delivery. Experience with prompt design, repository instructions and code-review processes helps turn generated output into maintainable changes.

The need depends on the task, repository complexity and risk, not on the tool alone. A small automation assignment may need focused support, while production changes call for an OpenAI Codex professional who can investigate the codebase, define safeguards and validate every change.

OpenAI Codex can support remote collaboration when repositories, tickets, tests and review rules are well documented. A freelancer should also be comfortable with the team's communication style, working hours and language expectations, whether the engagement is remote or includes on-site sessions in Germany.

Codex may be unsuitable when requirements are unclear, repository access cannot be controlled or generated changes cannot be tested. It also needs careful handling in systems with sensitive data, strict operational constraints or limited human review capacity.

Ask how the OpenAI Codex professional scopes tasks, protects credentials, checks generated code and handles failed assumptions. Strong candidates can show disciplined pull requests, meaningful tests, clear explanations and a willingness to reject output that does not meet the specification.

A typical Codex engagement may produce tested feature changes, repository guidance, automation scripts, review standards or an adoption plan. The deliverables should include documentation and clear handover so the internal team can maintain the workflow after the freelancer leaves.

The average hourly rate of freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects is 91 €, which corresponds to a daily rate of about 729 € based on an 8-hour working day.

Of the freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects, 97% hold at least a Bachelor's degree, 62% hold at least a Master's degree, and 17% hold a doctorate.

On average, freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects have 17 years of professional experience, with a single engagement typically lasting around 1.7 years.

The most common languages among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects are German (100%), English (91%), and French (21%).

The most common industries among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects are Information Technology (88%), Education (50%), and Professional Services (50%).

The most common business areas among freelancers in Germany who have used OpenAI Codex in their recent projects are Product Development (94%), Information Technology (91%), and Project Management (65%).

Main locations of FRATCH Experts, who have recently used OpenAI Codex

Our freelancers and interim experts are at home across the DACH region — available on-site in the major business hubs or fully remote. Choose a location to discover matched specialists, local market insights and up-to-date availability.

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