Employee rating site Comparably.com announced Karsun Solutions CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan was among the Top 100 small and medium sized business leaders named to its 2022 Best CEOs for Diversity list. The ranking which is based on reviews from BIPOC employees comes as Comparably also featured Karsun for growth and flexibility throughout the pandemic. The recognition follows the company’s commitment to an employee-centered workplace.
Comparably’s Best CEOs for Diversity award recognizes organizations with highly rated CEOs by diverse groups. Eligible companies were rated on Comparably.com, an anonymous public rating site. Sundar also received the award in 2021.
Building a Flexible, Open Culture
Sundar’s founding vision created a place where all employees may collaborate and do extraordinary things. Comparably’s Workplace Insider blog recently featured Karsun’s flexible approach to remote work. Karsun hosts monthly hybrid Innovation Town Halls, workshops and Coffee with Leadership events. Embracing a transparent, employee-centric culture, all team members submit ideas, feedback and solutions through these open forums.
Not only does this framework allow team members to share their ideas in various ways, it is also available to both remote and hybrid employees allowing everyone to receive recognition for their contributions regardless of their work location. Moreover, this flexibility allows teams to introduce innovative technology while addressing the challenges in complex government programs. Teams’ solutions are implemented at agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration.
Growing Communities With Karsun
In addition to creating a vibrant, collaborative community at Karsun, Sundar leads efforts to support diverse small and startup businesses. In 2018 he was recognized for both his business acumen and community involvement with the Washington Business Journal’s Minority Business Leader Award.
Karsun’s leaders mentor other organizations planning to graduate from small business. In addition to ranking a second year in a row on the Washington Business Journal Corporate Diversity Index, Sundar’s immigrant journey was featured in the publication. He and co-founder Kartik Mecheri were also honored this year by the US Pan Asian American Chamber of Commerce with the Fast 50 award for growth. Awarded during the CelebrASIAN conference, Sundar later appeared on a panel for small businesses. Under his guidance, Karsun’s reaches back to support small businesses and entrepreneurs through programs with TiE DC, ACT-IAC, and USPAACC, among others. Vaidyanathan also serves on the board of College of Engineering Guindy Alumni Association of North America (CEGAANA), an organization supporting the career development of both students and alumni.
Karsun’s Award Winning Team
This year Karsun additionally received both the Best in Washington, D.C.and the Best Company Outlook awards from Comparably. It was named a 2021 Technology Industry Top Workplace by Top Workplaces USA. In support of its ongoing growth, its teams are hiring for remote roles nationwide. Apply for tech careers including Full Stack Developer, Data Engineer, SDET and Business Analyst at KarsunCareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions modernizes enterprise systems enabling agencies to make the next technological advancement their next opportunity to elevate mission capability. IT solutions from Karsun are tailored to meet agencies’ unique needs and optimize operations. These solutions adapt and stay relevant to current trends while using secure, digital architecture built to last. It is a proven modernization partner whose expertise elevates agency capabilities and ensures every next opportunity is within reach.
NEW YORK, August 16, 2022 – Today, Inc. revealed that Karsun Solutions ranked on its annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in America. The list represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent businesses. Facebook, Chobani, Under Armour, Microsoft, Patagonia, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“We are honored to be listed among the Inc. 5000 for the eighth year in a row,” said Sundar Vaidyanathan, CEO of Karsun Solutions. “Thank you to everyone in the Karsun family, whose dedication and commitment to Delivery Excellence continue to propel us forward.”
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful, but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
“The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today.”
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing enterprise modernization company serving the U.S. Government. Driven by innovation, the employee-centric organization continued to expand as it supports acquisitions, aviation, grants management, and fleet management modernization initiatives within Federal Civilian agencies. To augment its ongoing growth, it is hiring remote roles nationwide. To view recent openings and apply for roles, visit KarsunCareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions proudly announces Anu Pajjur will join the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s (ACT-IAC) 2023 Voyagers Program. This selective professional development program includes mid-career government and IT industry leaders. With over 40 years of government and industry collaboration, ACT-IAC is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization established to improve government through the effective and innovative application of technology. The Voyagers Program is a comprehensive nine-month leadership and professional development program.
Anu’s participation in the Voyagers Program is part of a long legacy of fostering leaders in the IT industry. Karsun’s support of ACT-IAC’s professional development programs spans over a decade. Past graduates include its co-founders, executives and other up-and-coming leaders. Several of these return to their ACT-IAC programs to serve as chairs, vice-chairs and mentors.
Meet Anu Pajjur
Anu is a Portfolio Lead at Karsun Solutions, currently leading a multi-million dollar Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) initiative. She manages modernization projects from conception through implementation with a focus on building high-performance teams that deliver business solutions in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
She is a seasoned professional with 20 years of experience spanning all areas of end-to-end software development life cycle, including Project Management, Business Analysis, and Software Development. She has industry standard certifications including SAFe Scrum Master (SSM) and Professional Scrum Master (PSM1) and is engaged in groups like ACT-IAC for continuous learning and sharing opportunities.
Software Solutions Delivery at FAA
Anu’s team began work on Karsun’s FAA Software Solution Delivery support services contract in 2017. The contract provides technical support services and assists in implementing and continuing support of enterprise-wide software application and database development. Under this contract, Karsun also performs maintenance and sustainment of existing systems.
About Karsun Solutions
HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, the enterprise modernization experts, announced it won the Best Company Outlook and the Best Company Washington, D.C. employer awards from Comparably. Both were awarded two years in a row and based on employee ratings on Comparably.com. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia and based in the D.C. region Karsun specializes in modernizing government through its modern software development, cloud and data solutions.
“These awards represent Karsun’s ongoing commitment to the employee experience as we continue to scale both locally in D.C. and nationwide,” said Karsun Solutions President Terry Miller.
Driven by a decade of growth, Karsun repeatedly received recognition among the fastest growing firms in D.C. from publications including Inc., the Washington Business Journal and the Virginia Business Journal. Its work now encompasses government acquisitions, aviation, grants management and fleet management transformations. Throughout this evolution, Karsun maintained an employee-centric people-first approach. Karsun culture shines in the two most recent Comparably awards and the six culture awards it received in 2021. This included ranking among Comparably’s top 100 companies for culture in addition to Best Company Happiness and Best CEOs for Diversity.
The employee experience is guided in part by the Karsun Innovation Center. An in-house research and development unit, the Karsun Academy professional development program and its five Practice Areas drive a continuous learning culture. Karsun Academy empowers team members with multiday workshops, weekly brown bags and professional certification programs. Practice Areas connect teams with experts and advocates on … from data to DevSecOps.
While based in Virginia, Karsun continues its nationwide hiring drive. It plans to hire more than 100 people for roles ranging from business analyst to RPA architect. Most Karsun roles are remote-first, with the flexibility to work in Karsun’s collaborative headquarters space later in 2022. Research roles and apply to open positions at KarsunCareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Awarded for culture and driven by innovation, the Enterprise Modernization Experts at Karsun Solutions deliver innovative technology solutions to customers throughout the government. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal and Inc. all recognize us among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. Our modern software development, cloud, and data solutions are found at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration. For the latest job openings visit KarsunCareers.com.
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HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, enterprise modernization experts transforming government agencies, announced it was awarded Best Company Culture by employee rating site Comparably. The fifth annual award ranked the top 100 companies nationwide as rated by their employees on Comparably.com. The award concludes a year validating Karsun’s investment in scaling its culture. It is the sixth culture award for the company which specializes in enterprise modernization transformation in federal agencies.
Best Company Culture is Comparably’s best place to work award and it is the culmination of a yearlong award series. In addition to Best Company Culture, Karsun received 2021 Comparably awards for Best Companies for Happiness, Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Washington D.C. and Best Outlook. To qualify for these awards, companies must meet a minimum threshold of ratings from employees that have left anonymous public ratings on their company’s Comparably.com page within a 12-month period.
In a competitive job market, we are proud our team members selected us for their career journey,” said Karsun President Terry Miller. “We’re honored by the ratings from Team Karsun on Comparably.”
“Everyone is valued, trusted, and gets a fair opportunity to grow,” noted one employee review. “New ideas are always welcome.”
Employee-centric and driven by innovation teams were invited employees to #GrowWithKarsun this year. The Karsun Innovation Center connects team experts and resources in its Practice Areas, professional development and training through Karsun Academy and the opportunity to experiment with industry leading prototypes developed by its in-house research and development unit. Popular employee programs include Coffee with Leadership, virtual wellness program, employee groups and monthly Innovation Town Halls.
Karsun anticipates hiring throughout 2022. These teams support customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. It is currently hiring for hybrid roles based in the Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas and remote positions nationwide. The latest job openings and career information are available at KarsunCareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Awarded for culture and driven by innovation, the Enterprise Modernization Experts at Karsun Solutions deliver innovative technology solutions to customers throughout the government. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal and Inc. all recognize us among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. Our modern software development, cloud, and data solutions are found at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration. For the latest job openings visit KarsunCareers.com.
Media Contact: marketing@karsun-llc.com
HERNDON, VA- Karsun Solutions, the enterprise modernization experts, announced it received its third consecutive Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) Tech 100 award. The 2021 NVTC Tech 100 represents a roster of cutting-edge companies, executives, innovators, NextGen leaders and rising stars. It recognizes honorees driving tech innovation, leading economic growth and making positive impacts in the region.
Reflecting its increasing presence in Northern Virginia, the award marks the third consecutive year Karsun appeared on the list. Its growing teams deliver modern software development, cloud solutions and data solutions to customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. Securing its seventh Inc. 5000 win in August, its extensive portfolio now encompasses acquisitions, aviation, grants management and fleet management implementations.
With a headcount now exceeding 400 team members, Karsun launched a nationwide hiring surge this year. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, Karsun plans to remain remote and open an optional collaborative workspace in 2022. This space will support coordination between remote and onsite team members. Innovative development, cloud and data professionals may apply for either remote or hybrid roles at KarsunCareers.com.
“While our nation continues to adapt to our new normal of living during a global pandemic, I am pleased that Virginia continues to be a leading tech hub of flourishing businesses and career opportunities. I am proud to announce that Karsun Solutions is a 2021 NVTC Tech 100 honoree and is a key contributor to making our region a vibrant and inclusive place to live, work and learn,” Jennifer Taylor, president and CEO of NVTC.
“This third Tech 100 award underscores our ongoing people-first investment in innovation,” said Senior Vice President of the Karsun Innovation Center Badri Sriraman. “We are honored to be among this elite group of companies driving technology leadership in Virginia.”
This year’s program attracted nominations across three award categories: Company, Executive and NextGen Leader. The annual award is presented by NVTC, the trade association representing the national capital region’s technology community. Honorees will be celebrated at the event on December 8, 2021 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner. For more information about the event and to secure tickets, please visit here.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative enterprise modernization firm. Recently awarded Best Company Culture by Comparably.com, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud, and data solutions to customers at government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. Leveraging GoLean, Karsun teams drive digital transformation and help its government customers Do Extraordinary. Learn more at Karsun-LLC.com.
HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, the Enterprise Modernization Experts, announced it won Best Company Happiness from Comparably.com. The award ranks the top 50 mid-sized companies with the happiest employees. The companies selected were all highly rated by current employees on the anonymous public ratings site. It is the company’s fourth employee-rated award from Comparably. Delivering innovative modern software development, cloud solutions and data solutions to agencies in the federal government, Karsun is hiring nationwide for remote and hybrid roles.
This happiest employees award is one of several annual awards presented by Comparably.com, a compensation, career and culture monitoring site. In addition to Best Company Happiness, Comparably also honored Karsun with Best CEOs for Diversity, Best Washington D.C. and Best Outlook awards. To qualify for these awards, companies must meet a minimum threshold of ratings from employees that have left anonymous public ratings on their company’s Comparably.com page within a 12-month period. To leave a rating, employees can visit comparably.com/companies, search for their company and click on the “Rate your Company” button.
“It’s always the people that make the difference,” begins one Karsun Solutions review. “At Karsun employees are treated as people with respect and genuine concern and care.”
An employee-centric approach guides Karsun’s strategy. As it builds its remote/hybrid workforce it invited employees to #GrowWithKarsun this year. The Karsun Academy professional development program connects teams with Innovation Center Practice Areas and training with industry experts. In addition to virtual wellness programs featuring live personal training and meditation sessions, popular employee programs include Coffee with Leadership, employee resource groups and monthly Innovation Town Halls.
Karsun anticipates hiring throughout 2022. These teams support customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. It is currently hiring for hybrid roles based in the Oklahoma City and Washington, D.C. metropolitan areas and remote positions nationwide. The latest job openings and career information are available at karsuncareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative enterprise modernization firm. Recently awarded Best Company Culture by Comparably.com, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud, and data solutions to customers at government agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. Leveraging GoLean, Karsun teams drive digital transformation and help its government customers Do Extraordinary. Learn more at Karsun-LLC.com.
HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, the Enterprise Modernization Experts, celebrated its seventh year on the annual Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses.
“Demand for innovative IT modernization solutions in the public sector inspires our teams and drives our success.” said CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan. “We are honored to be recognized again for our growth in this vital sector.”
The General Services Administration (GSA) awarded Karsun Solutions several contracts in 2020. In addition to work at the GSA, it supports customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Aviation Administration. The IT contracting firm’s portfolio features Modern Software Development, Cloud and Data Solutions. To meet the increasing demand for technical talent Karsun is currently hiring for IT and development roles nationwide. The latest job openings and career information are available at KarsunCareers.com.
Not only have the companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 been very competitive within their markets, but this year’s list also proved especially resilient and flexible given 2020’s unprecedented challenges. Among the 5,000, the average median three-year growth rate soared to 543 percent, and median revenue reached $11.1 million. Together, those companies added more than 610,000 jobs over the past three years.
“The 2021 Inc. 5000 list feels like one of the most important rosters of companies ever compiled,” says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. “Building one of the fastest-growing companies in America in any year is a remarkable achievement. Building one in the crisis we’ve lived through is just plain amazing. This kind of accomplishment comes with hard work, smart pivots, great leadership, and the help of a whole lot of people.”
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc., which will be available on newsstands on August 20.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative, enterprise modernization firm. Recently named a Technology Industry Top Workplace, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud, and data solutions to customers at government agencies such as DHS, FAA and GSA. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal, and Inc. all recognize Karsun Solutions among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. An established firm with a DCAA Approved Accounting System and CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal, plus both the AWS Government Competency and AWS Migration Competency designations, it holds ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
Companies on the 2021 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2017 to 2020. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2017. They must be U.S.-based, privately held, for-profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2020. (Since then, some on the list may have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2017 is $100,000; the minimum for 2020 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. Growth rates used to determine company rankings were calculated to three decimal places. There was one tie on this year’s Inc. 5000. Companies on the Inc. 500 are featured in Inc.’s September issue. They represent the top tier of the Inc. 5000, which can be found at http://www.inc.com/inc5000.
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The world’s most trusted business-media brand, Inc. offers entrepreneurs the knowledge, tools, connections, and community to build great companies. Its award-winning multiplatform content reaches more than 50 million people each month across a variety of channels including web sites, newsletters, social media, podcasts, and print. Its prestigious Inc. 5000 list, produced every year since 1982, analyzes company data to recognize the fastest-growing privately held businesses in the United States. The global recognition that comes with inclusion in the 5000 gives the founders of the best businesses an opportunity to engage with an exclusive community of their peers, and the credibility that helps them drive sales and recruit talent. The associated Inc. 5000 Vision Conference is part of a highly acclaimed portfolio of bespoke events produced by Inc. For more information, visit www.inc.com.
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HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, the Enterprise Modernization Experts, announced it was awarded Best CEOs for Diversity by Comparably.com. Based on employee reviews, the award recognizes organizations with highly rated CEOs by diverse groups. Eligible companies were rated on Comparably.com, an anonymous public rating site. It also previously received both the 2021 Best in Washington, D.C.and the Best Company Outlook awards from the site. Serving agencies throughout the government, Karsun was recently named a Technology Industry Top Workplace.
“A sense of community. Open communication – No hidden agenda, no secrets. Everyone is valued, trusted, and gets a fair opportunity to grow. New ideas are always welcome,” begins one employee review on the Karsun Solutions work environment.
CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan and Chief Architect Kartik Mecheri co-founded Karsun Solutions in 2009. Early on the pair introduced openness and transparency as a hallmark of the company’s corporate culture. Karsun’s Coffee with Leadership is among its most popular programs. It invites small groups of employees to meet with its co-founders and senior management once a month. These relaxed, intimate conversations were so popular Karsun expanded the program to include Brunch with Leadership which allows mid-level managers the same opportunity to connect with the executive team.
Karsun continued investment even as it expanded into one of the fastest growing companies in the country. It recently won several new contracts serving the General Services Administration in addition to work supporting the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Aviation Administration. This includes work in Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions and Data Solutions. To meet the increasing demand for technical talent Karsun is currently hiring for IT and development roles nationwide. The latest job openings and career information is available at KarsunCareers.com.
Karsun Solutions is not only recognized by its employees but also by leaders across the IT contracting industry. The Washington Business Journal ranked it fifth on its 2021 Corporate Diversity Index and Vaidyanathan received the Minority Business Leader Award from the publication in 2019. Company leaders engage frequently as mentors in the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s (ACT-IAC) Professional Development Programs.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative, enterprise modernization firm. Recently named a Technology Industry Top Workplace, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud, and data solutions to customers at government agencies such as DHS, FAA and GSA. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal, and Inc. all recognize Karsun Solutions among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. An established firm with a DCAA Approved Accounting System and CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal, plus both the AWS Government Competency and AWS Migration Competency designations, it holds ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
About Comparably.com
Best Leadership is one of several annual awards presented by Comparably.com, a compensation, career and culture monitoring site. To qualify for its annual awards, companies must meet a minimum threshold of ratings from employees that have left anonymous public ratings on their company’s Comparably.com page within a 12-month period. To leave a rating, employees can visit comparably.com/companies, search for their company, and click on the “Rate your Company” button.
HERNDON, VA – Karsun Solutions, the Enterprise Modernization Experts, today announced it was named among Best Places to Work in Washington DC by Comparably. The 15 companies selected for the honor were all highly rated by current D.C. region employees on the anonymous public rating site. Serving agencies throughout the government Karsun is among the fastest-growing private companies in the region surrounding the Nation’s capital.
Best Places to Work in Washington DC is one of several annual awards presented by Comparably.com, a compensation, career and culture monitoring site. To qualify, companies must meet a minimum threshold of ratings from employees that have left anonymous public ratings on their company’s Comparably.com page within a 12-month period. To leave a rating, employees can visit comparably.com/companies, search for their company, and click on the “Rate your Company” button.
A Technology Industry Top Workplace, Karsun invited employees to #GrowWithKarsun this year. Currently, completely remote its virtual workforce initiatives allow all team members to participate regardless of location. Both its mentorship and wellness programs were recently featured on Comparably. The mentorship program includes the Karsun Academy professional development program, integration with Innovation Center Practice Areas and access to a community of modernization experts. In addition to its popular virtual wellness programs featuring live personal training and meditation sessions, team members may also participate in intimate Coffee with Leadership meetings with senior leadership, celebrate team wins on KarsunTV and join monthly Town Halls.
In March it was named one of the fastest growing companies in the D.C. Metro area by Inc. Magazine. In 2020, it announced several new contracts serving the General Services Administration in addition to work supporting the Department of Homeland Security and Federal Aviation Administration. This includes work in Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions and Data Solutions. To meet the increasing demand for technical talent Karsun is also currently hiring for roles based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and remote positions nationwide based in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and remotely. The latest job openings and career information are available at karsuncareers.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative, enterprise modernization firm. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal and Inc. all recognize Karsun Solutions among the fastest-growing companies in the Washington, D.C. region. A Technology Industry Top Workplace, its teams deliver modern software development, cloud solutions and data solutions to customers at federal agencies. As an established firm, it possesses a DCAA Approved Accounting System, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal and an AWS Government Competency.