29-year-old Dhiren Mistry shares how he’s embracing AI in the workplace

The introduction of AI in the workplace has taken the world by storm, with 1 in 4 Brits worried that AI will lead to job losses¹. However, logistics is a sector that is embracing the new technology with open arms. 29-year-old Dhiren Mistry, from the Midlands, shares how working with AI has improved his role and his skill sets.

As an Automation Project Engineer for GXO, and an ambassador for awareness campaign Generation Logistics, Dhiren works closely with AI in his day-to-day role. 

Unlike 25% of Brits, Dhiren is confident that AI isn’t hindering his job, but rather is aiding it. “It’s not taking our jobs, and it isn’t a miracle cure; it is simply supporting us to do what we do best.”

After deciding to work with his Dad at a warehouse after university, Dhiren found he developed a real passion for the sector and quickly progressed into a graduate scheme - and he hasn’t looked back since. Now, Dhiren’s role sees him support automation projects, and work closely with engineering teams. 

Part of his responsibility is to work with picking robots to map where an item is, and where to place it next. He also works with AI motion and vision systems to identify any potential breakdowns with equipment as a form of preventative maintenance.

Bethany Windsor, Programme Director for Generation Logistics, commented: “Logistics is a sector that naturally encompasses the use of AI, and therefore provides people with the opportunity to develop much-needed skill sets in a rapidly evolving sector. 

“Dhiren’s journey highlights how AI is becoming a practical tool in logistics, enabling people to build new skills, adapt to change, and thrive in evolving roles. For anybody who may be interested in working with the newest technologies, I would encourage them to seriously consider logistics as a career path and discover all that the sector can offer.”

For those who may be interested in pursuing a career in logistics but are unsure where to start, Generation Logistics’ Find Your Future quiz can reveal the best career path for you, based on your skills and personal preferences. Please visit https://educationhub.generationlogistics.org/