Education

Western University

Doctor of Philosophy - PhD, Computer Science

Jan 2023 - Jan 2027

Research direction: Drone Communication Security

Western University

Master of Science - MS, Computer Science

Sep 2021 - Feb 2023

Thesis: Developing A Smart Home Surveillance System Using Autonomous Drones

Wilfrid Laurier University

Undergraduate, Computer Science

Sep 2015 - Jun 2020

Faculty of Science: Dean's Honour Roll 2019/20

Experience

Project Manager and Full Stack Developer

Contract at Bamboo Innovations

London, Ontario, Canada

Jun 2023 - Present (1 year 6 months)

Graduate Teaching Assistants

Part Time at Western University

London, Ontario, Canada

Jan 2022 - Present (2 years 11 months)

Tutoring

Part Time at Queen Elizabeth Tutoring Academy

Remote

Oct 2021 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Lab Instructor

Contract at Wilfrid Laurier University

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Jan 2021 - May 2021 (4 months)

Product Support

Co-op at SAP

Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

May 2018 - Aug 2019 (1 year 3 months)

  • Investigated and resolved critical SAP system issues for Fortune 500 companies, collaborating with developers and colleagues.
  • Analyzed complex problems in Linux and Windows environments, ensuring minimal disruption in production.
  • Provided expert SAP application support, enhancing system performance and user satisfaction.
  • Conducted root cause analysis and implemented long-term solutions to prevent recurring issues.
  • Maintained comprehensive support documentation, ensuring knowledge transfer and continuity in problem-solving.

Network Administrator

Part Time at Nanvy Campbell Academy

Stratford, Ontario, Canada

Sep 2015 - May 2017 (1 year 8 months)

  • Consulted with IT department on upgrading internet and wireless systems, ensuring optimal performance.
  • Managed a $20,000 WIFI system project, overseeing purchasing, implementation, and deployment.
  • Provided ongoing customer support for hardware and software issues, ensuring high user satisfaction.

Projects

Multi-Scale Monitoring of Methane Emission from the City of London W12A Landfill

Sep 2023 - Present

Publications

MavSec: A Safer Version of MavLink

Chongju Mai, Anwar Haque (2024)

Developing A Smart Home Surveillance System Using Autonomous Drones

Chongju Mai, Anwar Haque (2023)

Awards

  • UWORCS 2024 - Second Prize
  • UWORCS 2023 - First Prize