Alumni interviews
Read interviews with some of our alumnis from the Master Programme in Management of Logistics and Innovation. They will tell you about what they like about the programme and what it was like to study in Gävle.
Read interviews with some of our alumnis from the Master Programme in Management of Logistics and Innovation. They will tell you about what they like about the programme and what it was like to study in Gävle.
Name: Abdulrahman Altabba
University education/programme: Master in Management of Logistics and Innovation
What year did you complete your degree? 2016
Age: 28
Home country: Syria
Current city/country of residence: Sweden
Current job/profession: Global Inventory and Supply Planner
Current place of employment: Sandvik Coromant, Sandviken, Sweden
Hobbies and interests: Technology and Photography
I work with colleagues from all over the world working in production, sales, product management, and in the distribution centers.
During my bachelor degree studies in Industrial Engineering, I had a summer internship where I spent time in the supply chain department of the company I worked in and I thought that was very interesting. Analyzing data to draw conclusions and improve processes was something I enjoyed, so I decided to continue my career in the field of supply chain management and logistics. Then I pursued the master’s degree at the University of Gävle to complement my knowledge in this area and be more qualified to get a job in this field.
The best thing I like about my job is the central role in the organization and also the global network. I work with colleagues from all over the world working in production, sales, product management, and in the distribution centers. This gives me the opportunity to learn a lot of new things.
I currently work in global supply chain planning which is very much related to the degree I specialized in. The degree I have has added to my qualifications for getting a role within supply chain management.
The courses I attended at HiG and the research I have done during my thesis have helped develop my understanding of supply chain management and logistics with focus on environmental sustainability. This gave me a solid background to start my career with.
It was interesting to meet and work with many classmates from different countries and cultures. The atmosphere at campus was relaxing, spending time there studying or using the library was nice.
Gävle is a small and cozy city, which was perfect for me as a student. The university campus is in a very central location in the city with walking distance from anything you need. Living in Gävle also gives you the possibility to visit bigger nearby cities like Stockholm or Uppsala within a less than two hours train trip which is very convenient.
Closeness to nature. There are a lot of forests, lakes, and rivers. You can enjoy a walk in nature wherever you live in Sweden. Close to the university campus is Boulognerskogen where you could experience the beauty of all four seasons in a year just minutes away from Campus.
You can easily live in Sweden as an international student by only speaking English, so that is good. However, learning some Swedish before you come to Sweden can be very handy as it makes everyday life easier.
I would like to develop myself further in end-to-end supply chain planning with focus on data analytics. I think that data is becoming a very valuable asset in the era we live in, and it can contribute to the success of all types of organizations.