Taking the plunge into robotics despite lack of experience

Mr Mohammad Hasbi Mohammad Shazali joined a software and robotic process automation course as part of the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
Mr Mohammad Hasbi Mohammad Shazali joined a software and robotic process automation course as part of the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme. ST PHOTO: ONG WEE JIN
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Jumping into robotics with no background experience sounds like a tall order, but Mr Mohammad Hasbi Mohammad Shazali, 31, rose to the challenge.

Mr Hasbi was laid off from his job in corporate sales at a hotel group in March.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on October 21, 2020, with the headline Taking the plunge into robotics despite lack of experience. Subscribe