
Lauren DeMaio
Developer & Immersive Design Researcher
Summary
Software & Game developer and immersive design researcher with a background in dance and computer science. Aiming to leverage a Master's in Computer Science and experience in visual performance creation to compose compelling AR/VR/XR experiences.
Experience
Adjunct Professor
January 2026 - Present
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
- Classes taught: CIS 151 Game Deveolopment for Everyone
- Faculty Advisor: 3D Printing & Design Club
Content Support Manager, CSIS & Math
May 2025 - Present
Pace University Learning Commons
- Gather course materials for Learning Commons tutors, collaborating with faculty to ensure student support.
- Coordinate exam review sessions, test corrections, and math discussion courses (MAT100D) with faculty.
- Develop new simulation learning methods by working with professors, integrating simulations/VR technology into coursework, and building conversational AI focused on student learning of soft skills.
- Advising the establishment of the 3D Printing and Design Club, introducing undergraduates to Autodesk Fusion via workshop and prototyping challenges.
Graduate Assistant
Sept 2024 - May 2025
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
- Working on projects part of the Design Factory Global Network with Dr Andreea Cotoranu. Create and maintain WordPress portfolio and WIX site for 20 students. Travel to IdeaSqaure at CERN to assist in teaching project-based, interactive learning methodologies. Manage the New York City Design Factory’s Instagram and LinkedIn pages.
- Conduct mixed reality and immersive design research with Dr Carmine Guida. Grade projects for Game Programming classes, host office hours for students, and market for new Game Development majors.
Team Leader
Nov 2020 - April 2025
Nespresso - Nestle
- Supervise daily operational tasks of 8 team members during the shift such as inventory checklists, safety awareness, cash & credit log management, and record keeping.
- Onboard the new team members to standard and boutique-specific operating procedures such as Training & Quality Management (TQM) guidelines.
Teaching Assistant
Jan 2023 - June 2024
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
- Aid 70+ students in coursework labs, data structures understanding, and game development projects. Host office hours, grade exams and homework, read error code, and implement solutions as a learning experience under the supervision of Dr Carmine Guida.
Dance Instructor
Sept 2020 - Aug 2022
DeRosa Performing Arts Center
- Teach children ages 3-18 in various styles and levels of dance (ballet, neoclassical, jazz, tap, contemporary, improv, lyrical, and hip-hop).
- Help children learn to engage in active and creative movement. Create a fun and positive environment for students.
- Choreograph dances for recreational programs as well as for competition programs.
- Gave private lessons to any students who would like extra training.
- Received 1st place overall and choreography award for junior large group musical theatre, Ladies Choice, and received 1st place overall for choreographing teen jazz trio, Big Spender, at Starbound Nationals 2022.
Education
Master of Science in Computer Science
2024 - 2025
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
GPA: 3.84/4.0
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science, Minor in Italian Studies
2020 - 2024
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
GPA: 3.8
Jazz & Contemporary Trainee
2018 - 2020
Joffrey Ballet School NYC
GPA: NA
Certifications
Skills
Game Development:
Unity (2D, 3D, AR/VR/XR), Godot
Software Development:
Java, Python, C#
Machine Learning:
Unity ML Agents, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-Learn, Kera, MATLAB, Pandas, NumPy
Frontend Development:
React, TypeScript, CSS, HTML5, Javascript
3D Modeling & Graphics:
Autodesk Fusion, TinkerCAD, Three.js, WebGL, Blender
Backend Development:
Node.js, Express, Python, Firebase, SQL
UI/UX Design:
Figma, Adobe Illustrator, Miro, Adobe Photoshop, Prototyping
DevOps & Tools:
Docker, Git, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Agile Methodologies