A Lifetime of Engineering. A Commitment to Excellence.

Engineering has been the defining passion of my life.

I graduated with a Bachelor of Technology in Electrical Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur in 1990 and began my career at the Research & Development Centre of Tata Electric Companies in Mumbai. My early work supported advanced electric machines and control systems for India's Agni and Trishul missile programs, where I experienced firsthand how extraordinary engineering teams, disciplined execution, and a relentless pursuit of excellence can accomplish what many believe to be impossible.

In 1992, I moved to the United States to pursue a Master's degree in Electrical Engineering at the University of Minnesota under the guidance of Professor Ned Mohan, one of the world's leading authorities in power electronics and motor drives. I later earned an MBA from Old Dominion University, combining engineering depth with business leadership.

Over the past 35 years, I have been privileged to work with some of the finest engineering organizations in the world, developing products for industrial automation, HVAC, power electronics, renewable energy, welding systems, and electric mobility. Throughout my career I have designed high-performance motors, power converters, variable-frequency drives, advanced control systems, and intelligent energy solutions while leading multidisciplinary engineering teams from concept through production. My work has resulted in multiple U.S. patents and commercially successful products that have been deployed across North America and around the world.

One of the defining experiences of my career was participating in the development of what was then the world's lightest plasma cutting machine. The company's commitment to innovation, disciplined manufacturing, and rigorous product development ultimately led to its acquisition by Illinois Tool Works (ITW). That experience reinforced a philosophy I have carried throughout my career: great products are never accidental—they are the outcome of exceptional engineering, uncompromising quality, and continuous improvement.

As Founder and Chairman of the Executive Board of Softwave Fans Pvt. Ltd. and the driving force behind the Epoch Fans brand, I have brought that same philosophy to industrial air movement.

Our objective has never been to build just another HVLS fan.

We set out to engineer one of the most reliable, energy-efficient, and thoughtfully designed HVLS fan platforms in the industry. Every product is developed using modern engineering practices, advanced simulation, rigorous testing, and disciplined manufacturing. We believe customers deserve equipment that delivers exceptional airflow, quiet operation, long service life, and dependable performance—not only on the day it is installed, but for decades afterward.

Today, Softwave Fans designs and manufactures UL-certified HVLS fans in India for customers across the globe. By combining world-class engineering, AI-assisted product development, lean manufacturing, and uncompromising quality standards, we are demonstrating that products engineered and manufactured in India can compete with—and exceed—the best in the world.

Our vision extends well beyond fans. We are building an engineering company whose foundation is innovation, whose culture is continuous improvement, and whose measure of success is the trust our customers place in every product that carries the Epoch and Softwave names.