Kumar Paudel
Coordinator – Nepal Flying Labs
Kumar Paudel is the Coordinator at Nepal Flying Labs, serving in this role since
September 2026. Bringing over 16 years of multi-sectoral leadership spanning
the Government of Nepal, the private sector, and non-profit development
organizations, he drives strategic innovation, disaster management initiatives,
and enterprise development. Earlier in his career, he served within the
Government of Nepal, participating in policy review, strategic planning, and
digital systems management.
Throughout his career, Kumar has spearheaded large-scale digital
transformation and disaster risk reduction programs, notably establishing
localized digital platforms for national disaster management and implementing
these initiatives across all seven provinces and local governments. With an
engineering background, an MBA, and postgraduate studies in disaster
recovery, he seamlessly bridges technical innovation with multi-stakeholder
collaboration. Known for his strategic vision, ecosystem-building expertise, and
dedication to capacity development, Kumar is committed to leveraging
emerging technologies and drone applications to build resilient, community-
driven solutions across Nepal.