Airan, originally from India, came to the United States as a student when he was 21 years old. Graduating from North Carolina State University with a doctorate in civil engineering, Airan opened his own engineering consulting firm when he moved to Miami.

After much exposure to the field of law as an expert witness, Airan decided to go to law school. He graduated with a master’s degree from the Law School at the University of Miami, and now has his own firm.

He has been able to incorporate his career into his community through the Dade County Circuit Court "Put Something Back" program, which offers Airan the chance to donate his legal services for pro bono cases.

"The program gives me the opportunity to apply my knowledge to those who are in need," Airan said.

He also engages in volunteer work throughout South Florida. Through the Shiva Vishnu Hindu Temple of South Florida, Airan participates in paying for and serving lunches at Camillus House at least once annually and continues to donate food to the homeless on his own the rest of the year.

"Instead of going out to dinner to celebrate family birthdays, we take the money we would have spent and use it to buy food for the homeless," Airan said.

Airan said that he adopted the philosophy from his father, and created an educational award in memory of his father.

The Seth B. D. S. Airan Art Award has been given to one seventh grade student at George Washington Carver Junior High each year for the past 15 years.

"I believe that scholarship, citizenship and leadership are qualities that should be emphasized, and that was taught to me by my father," Airan said. "I established the award in his memory."

Airan is a member and past president of the Rotary Club of Coral Gables, and strongly believes in its motto of "service of ourselves."

He believes that each person should get involved in three types of organizations: professional, trade and service.