Dr. Silas Aslan

Als Innovationsmanager bei SWK-NOVATEC, dem Innovationszweig der Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, konzentriere ich mich auf die Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz und digitalen Technologien in den Energie- und Versorgungssektor. Mein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Nutzung von generativer und diskriminativer KI, wie ChatGPT, zur Optimierung von Prozessen und Erweiterung digitaler Services.

Kernkompetenzen:
🔴 KI-gestützte Digitalisierung & Automatisierung:
Implementierung von KI-Lösungen zur… Mehr anzeigen

Als Innovationsmanager bei SWK-NOVATEC, dem Innovationszweig der Stadtwerke Karlsruhe, konzentriere ich mich auf die Integration von Künstlicher Intelligenz und digitalen Technologien in den Energie- und Versorgungssektor. Mein Schwerpunkt liegt auf der Nutzung von generativer und diskriminativer KI, wie ChatGPT, zur Optimierung von Prozessen und Erweiterung digitaler Services.

Kernkompetenzen:
🔴 KI-gestützte Digitalisierung & Automatisierung:
Implementierung von KI-Lösungen zur Automatisierung interner Prozesse und Entwicklung neuer digitaler Dienstleistungen, einschließlich der Erstellung und Optimierung von Chatbots mit make.com.

🔴 Entwicklung DSGVO-konformer KI-Tools:
Leitung von Projekten zur Erstellung und Evaluation datenschutzkonformer KI-Tools, getestet mit ausgewählten Stakeholdern.

🔴 Identifikation und Kommunikation von Anwendungsfällen:
Ermittlung relevanter KI-Anwendungsfälle und Kommunikation dieser an die Geschäftsführung zur strategischen Unternehmensentwicklung.

🔴 Netzwerkaufbau & Mentoring:
Förderung des Austauschs bewährter Verfahren durch Fachveranstaltungen und Kollaborationen sowie Mentoring von Start-ups. Regelmäßige Veröffentlichung eines KI-Newsletters zur Information der Belegschaft.

🔴 Öffentlichkeitsarbeit & Event-Präsenz:
Aktive Teilnahme an Social Media und Branchenveranstaltungen zur Verbreitung von Fachwissen und innovativen Lösungen.

🔴 Innovationsscouting & Technologietrends:
Identifizierung und Bewertung neuer Technologien und Start-ups zur Förderung der Energiebranche, unterstützt durch ein starkes Netzwerk und regionale Events.

Mein Ziel ist es, durch gezielte Innovationen und KI-Integrationen, die Stadtwerke Karlsruhe im digitalen Zeitalter voranzubringen und nachhaltiges Wachstum zu fördern. Weniger anzeigen

A holding company focused on AI firms, pioneering the integration of artificial intelligence into everyday life.

👑Core topics during this time👑
♦ Enhancing mindfulness and health via tea rituals and 7-day water fasting
♦ Engaging with innovative companies
♦ Mastering ChatGPT and midjourney prompting.
♦ Developing personal brand through silasaslan.com, drsilas.eth, and draslan.eth
♦ Transitioning from Austria to Germany.

🧘‍♂️ Personal Growth and Healing
♦ Took time to recover mentally and emotionally after the bankruptcy of Otego GmbH
♦ Engaged in fasting with the guidance of André Weber, learning the benefits of body regeneration through temporary food abstinence

👥 Reconnecting and Social Engagement
♦ Visited old friends, including a former colleague from my ERASMUS
♦ Participated in a clown workshop, discovering the importance of humor and its ability to connect people from various… Mehr anzeigen

🧘‍♂️ Personal Growth and Healing
♦ Took time to recover mentally and emotionally after the bankruptcy of Otego GmbH
♦ Engaged in fasting with the guidance of André Weber, learning the benefits of body regeneration through temporary food abstinence

👥 Reconnecting and Social Engagement
♦ Visited old friends, including a former colleague from my ERASMUS
♦ Participated in a clown workshop, discovering the importance of humor and its ability to connect people from various fields, including industry leaders

🎭 Improvisation and Volunteer Work
♦ Actively involved in improvisational theatre "KOHIBIRS" in Karlsruhe, working with a young and talented team
♦ Strengthened my ability to remain calm in spontaneous and stressful situations through regular training and performances
♦ Volunteered by serving drinks, collecting entry fees, and assisting with organizational tasks in KOHI

📚 Personal Development
♦ Focused on personal development, consuming numerous YouTube videos and books on the subject to expand my skills and knowledge
♦ Applied for various positions, navigating the challenge of finding a suitable role in Germany as a PhD chemist with entrepreneurial experience

🌍 Job Search and New Opportunities
♦ Secured job interviews in Austria and Switzerland, ultimately finding a satisfying position in the chemistry industry in Austria
♦ Grateful for the financial support of unemployment benefits, which provided the stability needed to recover and prepare for my next professional challenge Weniger anzeigen

🔬 Building and Expanding High-Tech Labs
♦ Led the establishment and expansion of labs at Campus Nord, growing from one small lab to three major facilities: a synthesis lab, a scaling lab, and an analytics lab for material investigations
♦ Supervised numerous students, including interns, working students, and Bachelor’s and Master’s students

👥 Team Growth and Multitasking
♦ Co-managed a growing team, expanding from four co-founders to twelve employees
♦ Participated in seed… Mehr anzeigen

🔬 Building and Expanding High-Tech Labs
♦ Led the establishment and expansion of labs at Campus Nord, growing from one small lab to three major facilities: a synthesis lab, a scaling lab, and an analytics lab for material investigations
♦ Supervised numerous students, including interns, working students, and Bachelor’s and Master’s students

👥 Team Growth and Multitasking
♦ Co-managed a growing team, expanding from four co-founders to twelve employees
♦ Participated in seed financing, providing investors with crucial information on material development
♦ Delivered data-driven progress in board meetings to keep investors informed

🏢 Relocation and Setup
♦ Facilitated the move of Otego’s administrative and mechanical engineering divisions to the Technologiefabrik in Karlsruhe
♦ Played a key role in setting up offices, an electronics lab, and a 3D printer on the upper floors, while machines were developed in the basement

🔍 Material Development Challenges
♦ Searched for specific n-materials suitable for screen printing, identifying and resolving issues with TiS2
♦ Developed a strategy for material development, focusing on low thermal conductivity at low temperatures, high thermoelectric properties, and low-temperature screen printability

📈 Lab Management and Project Coordination
♦ Implemented and optimized project management methods, developing a specific sprint system and using Trello for project coordination
♦ Managed lab operations, ensuring efficient workflow and productivity

🚀 Strategic Planning and Communication
♦ Developed and executed a strategy for material development to meet unique requirements
♦ Gained extensive experience in scaling R&D infrastructures, leading teams, and strategic planning within a high-tech startup Weniger anzeigen

Project tego-energy (later renamed "otego")

🔬 Building a High-Tech Lab from Scratch
♦ Established a functional lab for thermoelectric material development at the Hightech Inkubator on Campus Nord
♦ Transformed a small space with basic equipment into a fully operational research lab

👥 Founding and Managing a Startup
♦ Co-founded Tego Energy, later spun off as Otego GmbH, with an interdisciplinary team
♦ Developed structures, onboarding processes, and coordinated… Mehr anzeigen

Project tego-energy (later renamed "otego")

🔬 Building a High-Tech Lab from Scratch
♦ Established a functional lab for thermoelectric material development at the Hightech Inkubator on Campus Nord
♦ Transformed a small space with basic equipment into a fully operational research lab

👥 Founding and Managing a Startup
♦ Co-founded Tego Energy, later spun off as Otego GmbH, with an interdisciplinary team
♦ Developed structures, onboarding processes, and coordinated within the team and with external partners
♦ Drove material development and ensured the team had accurate and up-to-date information

📢 Effective Communication and Public Relations
♦ Supported public relations with necessary information to effectively present our progress
♦ Learned to prepare and communicate information to boost team morale and motivation

🤝 Interdisciplinary Collaboration
♦ Collaborated intensively with other teams and departments on Campus Nord
♦ Sought support and worked in a highly interdisciplinary environment
♦ Planned independently, ordered chemicals, and established processes for material investigation Weniger anzeigen

Early PhD time

🔬 Advancing Thermoelectric Materials
♦ Continued research on thermoelectric materials at the University of Heidelberg under Professor Uwe Bunz
♦ Developed a reproducible process for synthesizing printable PEDOT materials, building on my Master's research and patent
♦ Explored various methods and solvents to find a more efficient and cost-effective synthesis process
♦ Successfully developed a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective method

👨‍🏫… Mehr anzeigen

Early PhD time

🔬 Advancing Thermoelectric Materials
♦ Continued research on thermoelectric materials at the University of Heidelberg under Professor Uwe Bunz
♦ Developed a reproducible process for synthesizing printable PEDOT materials, building on my Master's research and patent
♦ Explored various methods and solvents to find a more efficient and cost-effective synthesis process
♦ Successfully developed a faster, simpler, and more cost-effective method

👨‍🏫 Mentoring and Supervision
♦ Supervised students, including teacher trainees during their internships
♦ Corrected assignments, evaluated presentations, and guided interns
♦ Collaborated with research assistants, assigning tasks and monitoring progress

📞 Remote Team Communication
♦ Learned to communicate effectively across locations, with my team primarily based in Karlsruhe
♦ Enhanced skills in remote communication and conducting calls with industry representatives
♦ Focused on meeting preparation and documentation

🚀 Foundation for Future Success
♦ Laid the groundwork for material development leading to the founding of tego-energy, later spun off as Otego GmbH
♦ These experiences were crucial for my professional development and the continuation of my PhD studies Weniger anzeigen