We’re excited to welcome Oguz Kagan Alsac to the Sustaira team as our new Sustainability AI Engineering intern.
With a background at the intersection of technology and positive impact, Oguz brings a purposeful and driven perspective to the team. Originally from Istanbul and now based in Leiden, his journey reflects an appreciation for community, meaningful connection, and, of course, a great local kebab shop to feel right at home.
At Sustaira, he’ll be working at the cutting edge where artificial intelligence meets sustainability, helping streamline processes and accelerate the transition toward a cleaner, smarter future.
We sat down with Oguz to learn more about his journey, what brought him to Sustaira, and the things that inspire him both inside and outside of work.
Where do you call home?
I’m originally from Istanbul, Türkiye, but I moved to Leiden two years ago to study.
For me, it is really important that the city where I live has a kebab shop, it just reminds me of home.
What drew you to Sustaira?
I have worked in different sectors in my life, but two specific things always made me happy.
First, I enjoy it when I can work for a larger positive cause.
Second, I really like to be familiar with my colleagues and build a bond with them.
Both of these are key reasons why I was drawn to Sustaira.
What’s your role at Sustaira, and what excites you about it?
I am joining as a Sustainability AI Engineering intern at Sustaira.
What excites me most is that I get to work on a more sustainable and bright future while combining this with my field of study.
What does sustainability mean to you, personally?
For me, sustainability is the key to our future.
I think sustainability should be taken more seriously, especially by companies, but also individuals.
I believe that any choice, big or small, can greatly impact sustainability, even if it’s just by tracking how sustainable a company actually is.
What role do you see technology playing in accelerating sustainability goals?
AI can help to accelerate sustainability goals by speeding up the processes for companies, reducing the workload, and providing a clean and organised overview.
I think we have no time to lose when it comes to sustainability, so AI (if used right) can help us achieve sustainability goals faster.
Tell us a little about yourself. What are some fun facts or things people might not expect?
I was the president of my high school for three years. I convinced the managers to start ‘Free Fridays’, where students could wear whatever they want instead of the school uniform. We also went to an amusement park every year, which I think was a great use of my presidential powers ;)
I like to ride a horse, specifically one named Kliko. He is my girlfriend’s horse and he’s very cool, he even gives me a fistbump every time we go.
I like to watch sports, especially Formula 1, football, and basketball.
I wanted to be a pilot when I was younger. This summer, I got the chance to fly a Cessna for the first time, which was a great experience.
I love cheese!
We’re delighted to welcome Oguz to the Sustaira team. His blend of technical ambition, collaborative mindset, and passion for creating a brighter future will bring a fresh perspective to our engineering team as we continue building intelligent solutions that help organizations turn ambitious sustainability goals into fast, meaningful action.
Welcome to the team, Oguz!