// Squad Roster

Meet the team.

Coaches, builders and leaders united by one mission, turning young gamers into confident, healthy competitors.

Leadership Game Studio Coaching

// Leadership

Ashis Kumar

Chief Executive Officer

Leads Ascend's vision of wellness-first esports for young gamers — and the mission to make Dubai a global home for healthy competitive play.

Co-Founder

Co-founded Ascend to give the region's young players what he believes every gamer deserves — structure, mentorship and a real pathway.

Director

Guides Ascend's standards and partnerships — keeping every program safe, structured and genuinely valuable for families.

// Game Studio & Coaching

Lead Game Developer

Leads Ascend's game projects — including The Time Traveler: Burj Khalifa, our original UEFN game celebrating Dubai's icon.

Game Designer & Trainer

Designs the experiences and coaches the players — bridging game craft and training so sessions are as fun as they are effective.

Player Slot Open

We're always looking for coaches, game builders and mentors who care about young players, and for families ready to see the team in action.