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Data Transparency can be considered as one component of the connecting layer between the Data Foundation and Analytics & AI. With the BASF Data Catalog - an enterprise-wide (meta-)data management solution - a 360° transparency on the data landscape as well as a convenient, efficient, and compliant data usage within BASF shall be enabled.Focus Areas:• Product Development (i.e. product roadmap, prioritization of developments based on business needs)• Stakeholder Management (i.e. continuous exchange as well as large communication events)• Ownership for 3rd-Party solution (i.e. operational & strategic dialogs, contract adjustments, ext. consultants)

BASF's segment "Digitalization of R&D" comprises global teams for: Data Science, Scientific Modeling, Knowledge Solutions, Digital Laboratory and R&D Systems and Services. A key goal of the segment is the orchestration of the Digital Transformation in BASF's global R&D. Focus Areas: • Management Consulting (incl. BASF Digital Roadmap, divisional Projects)• Global Footprint & Digital Hubs (incl. Strategy Development, Operations)• Digital Transformation in R&D (incl. Change Management & Communication)

Digitalization is a key lever for BASF's R&D. Dedicated projects aim to foster the digital transformation and to speed up the cultural change in the organization.Focus Areas:• Digital Projects & Products (incl. Electronic Lab Journals, R&D Data Lake, HPC)• Digital Transformation in R&D (incl. Change Management & Communication)• Management Support (incl. Segment Strategy Development)

The Master’s Programm „Information Engineering & Management“ at KIT focuses on the strategic use, design, development and management of digital service systems. Both the use of Big Data and AI are key components of the studies. Focus of Studies: Digital Service SystemsMaster Thesis at Karlsruhe Service Research Institute (KSRI): Data MonetizationSponsor: BASF

During a three years cooperative study program sponsored by BASF, combining theoretical studies and practical experience, I had the chance to work in various BASF departments and to conduct my Bachelor Thesis within the company.Focus Areas:• IT Project Management• Business Relationship Management• Demand Management• Business Release ManagementBachelor Thesis: Connected EnterpriseSponsor: BASF