Prior to joining Kampsax, Kumar worked with Rolta India Limited as an Executive, Technical Marketing & Customer Support. Before that he also worked for NRIC and IRRI, etc. He received his B.Sc. & M.Sc. (Master of Science Degree in Geology) from the University of Lucknow, India. He also did Post Diploma in Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing Applications with specialization in Geology, Geomorphology & Hydrology, using remote sensing technology at the Indian Institute of Remote Sensing (IIRS), Dehradun.(Govt. of India, Dept. of Space) from 1st March 1993 to31st dec.1993. IIRS is affiliated with ITC Netherland. Also, he has undergone one month training in Glaciology at Chuarabari Glacier at higher Himalayas.
Kumar is the author of two scientific articles / publications and is life member of the Indian Society of Remote Sensing (ISRS), Dehradun. He has also served as the President of the Lions Club Lucknow-Sahyog.