About

Bijay Kumal
Bijay Kumal is a Nepalese software developer, IT trainer, and learner known for his contributions to IT Community development and digital education in Nepal. He is the founder and CEO of Lumino Technology Pvt. Ltd., a software company based in Pokhara, Nepal, that provides software solutions, web development, application development and digital training services. Kumal is also active in Nepal’s WordPress community and regularly participates in local tech events and meetups.

Early Life and Education
Bijay Kumal was born in Gorkha and raised in Pokhara, a major city in central Nepal. From a young age, he demonstrated a strong interest in technology and the internet. That’s the reason after doing Civil Engineering later doing IT Work as a full time. During his formative years, he explored web technologies and began building websites as a hobby, which later developed into a professional career.

Details about his formal education are not publicly available, but his professional background reflects a self-taught and hands-on approach to learning web development, particularly within the WordPress ecosystem.

Career
Early Career and Freelance Work
Kumal began his career as a freelance web developer, focusing on WordPress-based projects. He gained experience building websites for individuals, local businesses, and organizations, gradually establishing a reputation for reliable and scalable web development. His expertise includes theme customization, plugin development, performance optimization, and SEO integration, custom modern code website and software.

Founding of Lumino Technology
In 2025 feb, Bijay Kumal established Lumino Technology Pvt. Ltd., a private technology software company headquartered in Pokhara. The company offers services in:

Custom software development
Website and mobile application development
Tech training and consulting
IT outsourcing
Domain registration and web hosting

Under Kumal’s leadership, the company aims to support digital transformation in Nepal and extend its services globally. Lumino Technology also develops in-house digital products, including tools and templates for news portals and QA training platforms.

Notable Projects and Products
LUMINONEWS and LUMINONEWS PRO
Kumal led the development of LUMINONEWS, a WordPress theme and plugin tailored for journalists, media agencies, and news portals in Nepal. It supports features such as category customization, RTL language support, ad integration, and responsive design.

The premium version, LUMINONEWS PRO, includes additional customization tools, automation features, analytics, and support for subscription-based content delivery.

Contributions to the WordPress Community
Bijay Kumal is an active member of the WordPress Nepal community. He has participated in events such as WordCamp Nepal and WordPress Pokhara Meetups, often contributing as a speaker, organizer, or mentor. His involvement in the open-source ecosystem reflects his commitment to knowledge sharing and professional community development.

He supports the use of open-source software in emerging economies and advocates for the growth of local WordPress contributors in Nepal.

Training and Mentorship
Kumal is also recognized for his work in digital training and mentorship. He has conducted workshops, online training sessions, and coaching programs in areas such as:

WordPress development
Freelancing and portfolio building
Software testing a
Client communication and project delivery

His training model emphasizes practical skills, project-based learning, and the use of real-world tools. Many of his trainees have gone on to pursue careers in tech or freelance work.

Entrepreneurial Philosophy and Leadership
Kumal’s leadership style is characterized by inclusivity, long-term vision, and grassroots empowerment. He encourages ethical freelancing, continuous learning, and youth-led digital initiatives. He has also advocated for tech decentralization—promoting cities like Pokhara as emerging tech hubs, beyond the capital city of Kathmandu.

In interviews and training sessions, Kumal often emphasizes the importance of accessibility, consistency, and community-driven growth in tech entrepreneurship.

Vision and Future Goals
Bijay Kumal has expressed ambitions to expand Lumino Technology into international markets, particularly targeting countries such as:

United States

Germany

Canada

Japan

He also plans to:

Develop additional SaaS (Software as a Service) products

Build a digital talent platform to support remote work

Launch a startup incubation program in Pokhara

Collaborate with schools and colleges to integrate digital training in education

Promote responsible use of AI and automation in web development

Personal Life
Bijay Kumal resides in Pokhara, Nepal. Outside of work, he is interested in photography, nature, entrepreneurship literature, and spiritual development. He is an advocate for youth empowerment, inclusive tech practices, and ethical digital entrepreneurship.

Recognition and Impact
Although Kumal has not yet received formal national awards, his impact is widely recognized within the Nepalese tech and WordPress communities. His work has influenced numerous young developers and small businesses to embrace digital transformation, especially in underrepresented regions of Nepal.

His contributions to training, mentorship, and open-source advocacy are frequently acknowledged by students, peers, and collaborators.