Founder & CEO, Godot Toronto organizer, Packt author
I am a multidisciplinary professional with over 15 years of experience in web development, technical writing, and game development, having led teams and projects in multiple capacities across two countries.
In 2020, I founded Viroid Games, a game studio that initially focused on independent game development before evolving into a consulting practice for indie developers and small studios. As part of this shift, I provided business strategy guidance and content creation while maintaining a hands-on approach to production. During this time, I also authored Game Development with Blender and Godot for Packt Publishing, breaking down complex workflows into accessible learning material.
Beyond development, I have a strong passion for education and mentorship. I designed and taught Low Poly Game Art at OCAD University, helping students of all levels grasp technical concepts and apply them creatively. Additionally, I founded the Godot Toronto group on Discord, fostering a community of developers through knowledge sharing and collaboration.
In my spare time, I enjoy exploring medieval history, reading science fiction, and continuously learning new technologies.
Highlights
Pitch Deck 101 for Indies
For the 15th gathering of IndieGameBusiness, I gave a talk on the basics of pitch decks.
The presentation covers the reasons to approach a publisher, what’s in it for the publisher, and the parts of a pitch deck. It will conclude with some resources and methods that will be helpful to indie devs who want to pitch their game.
Celebrate International Programmers’ Day on the Data Podcast for Nerds!
I was a guest on this panel for International Programmers’ Day.
We were a panel of 4 authors with different backgrounds, though our common interest in programming.
Creating Thematic UI in Godot Engine

Stop worrying about off-looking UI in your games.
Discover how you can implement pixel-perfect components in Godot.
Get in touch
I’m usually available on Discord and I like the platform for its easy screensharing and conference calls functionality. However, I’m also reachable on other platforms too.
What my mentees said about me
Daniel Esquivel-Reynoso
Kumsal was very helpful with data structures and algorithm questions. He was able to quickly break down a problem that I had been stuck on all day and it was amazing that he could do this without seeing the problem before our session. Would highly recommend!
John
Kumsal helped me debug a video playback issue and taught me some new things. He was pleasure to work with!
Do you feel stuck?
A fresh set of eyes might help with your code!
Maybe, you would like to discuss career options so you don’t waste your time by trial and error.
I’m a few clicks away from helping you.
What my colleagues said about me
Andrew Nolan
Kumsal is a great mentor to the people he manages. He strives to create a culture of learning, places great emphasis of professional growth and constantly encourages his team to share their skill with one another.
I enjoyed my time working for Kumsal, and would think anyone working with or for him would find it a pleasure too.
Elric Best
It’s always a breath of fresh air to be assigned to projects together; it’s assured the project will meet business requirements and go the extra distance.
Kumsal is very skilled in planning, organizing and visualizing even the most complex tasks. He understands the deliverables from high-end plans, down to the detailed technical tasks.
Jennifer de Visser
Kumsal was always a pleasure to work with. Whenever the really tough questions came up, he’d be the first person ready with the knowledge and experience to troubleshoot even the most complicated issues. Kumsal was much more than your average designer; he was the person who we all turned to for answers that no one else knew. His expertise will be a boon to any organization lucky enough to employ him.
Ayush Solanki
Kumsal has a great passion for Design and thinking outside of the box! It’s always a pleasure to collaborate on projects with him. I look forward to the next time we get to work together!