If you had told Shah Jehan Haniffa two years ago that he would leave his 10-year career in the learning and development sector for a job in the logistics industry, he would have laughed it off.

Back then, he had just begun enhancing Nanyang Technological University’s (NTU) online teaching platform to ensure the efficacy of course materials, and to support new features such as animations and simulations.

Now, the 49-year-old finds himself at the centre of a logistical supply chain, utilising technology to make processes smooth. It is an entirely different job, albeit with some parallels to his previous role.

“You don’t know where life will bring you, and this change just happened to be a natural transition for me,” he says.

It was towards the end of his contract at NTU in November 2019 that Mr Shah decided the time was right to head for greener pastures outside of the education industry. Although he had enjoyed being an educator and trainer, he believed a mid-career switch would greatly benefit his professional and personal development.

“I wanted a brand-new challenge where I could still apply my mechanical engineering knowledge and the skills acquired from my previous career.”

His job search led him to a logistics role at ST Logistics, which he describes as very different and unique compared to his education career. Despite being a novice in the industry, Mr Shah’s project management skills and experience in managing clients and students convinced the company that he was a right fit for the role.

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