
Lauren DeMaio
Developer & Researcher
Summary
I build things that blur the line between technology and experience. With a Master's in Computer Science, a background in dance, and research spanning Unity AI, mixed reality, and immersive design, I create games and XR experiences driven by how people move through and feel within digital spaces.
Experience
Adjunct Professor
January 2026 - Present
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
- Reworked the existing game development curriculum for Unity 6, teaching up to 30 undergraduate students 2D game design and C# scripting across sprites, tilemaps, collisions, physics, lighting, and audio. Included brief course section in 3D as well.
- Structured a project-based course where students build four complete games and a collaborative final project, with weekly playtesting and iterative design feedback loops.
Content Support Manager, CSIS & Math
May 2025 - Present
Pace University Learning Commons
- Collaborate with faculty to source course materials and coordinate exam review sessions, test corrections, and math discussion courses (MAT100D).
- Faculty advisor for the 3D Printing and Design Club, introducing undergraduates to Autodesk Fusion and 3D modeling through workshops and prototyping challenges.
- Developing simulation-based learning methods in partnership with professors, integrating VR technology into coursework and building conversational AI tools focused on student soft skill development.
Graduate Assistant
Sept 2024 - May 2025
Pace University Seidenberg School of CSIS
- Traveled to IdeaSquare at CERN to assist in teaching project-based, interactive learning methodologies as part of the Design Factory Global Network under Dr. Andreea Cotoranu.
- Managed NYC Design Factory's Instagram and LinkedIn presence.
- Conducted mixed reality and immersive design research with Dr. Carmine Guida; graded projects, hosted office hours, and supported recruitment for the Game Development major.
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