FCW (Federal Computer Week), a publication for federal technology executives, named Karsun Solutions Chief Operating Officer Terry Miller to its annual Federal 100 list. The Fed 100 is a list of 100 men and women who personify what’s possible in federal IT. Honorees will be recognized at the 2020 Fed 100 Gala on March 19.
Miller works with the operations, business development, and technology teams to prepare Karsun for customer delivery excellence. Prior to joining Karsun, he served as the Public Sector COO for Visionary Integration Professionals. He also held various leadership positions at CSC and Harris Corporation. Prior to joining private industry, he served as the Associate Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at The White House. In this capacity, he was the liaison between the President and state and local government elected officials.
He was also the 2019 Industry Chair of the American Council for Technology-Industry Advisory Council’s (ACT-IAC) highly regarded Partners Program, a training and professional development curriculum that pairs “rising star” leaders from government and industry. New under Miller’s leadership, the group formed three challenge teams to provide direct solutions to government agencies (GSA, NASA, SBA). He is also a graduate of the Partners Program and was the Chair of the Management of Change (MOC) event in 2013.
Miller is the second Karsun Solutions executive named to the prestigious list. In 2015, Co-Founder and Chief Architect Kartik Mecheri was honored. At that time, Mecheri was recognized for support to the General Services Administration’s agile delivery teams and innovation lab. He and his team created a robust repository of proven, free code for this and other federal agencies.
About Karsun Solutions
The enterprise modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables IT transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary software development, cloud and advanced analytics solutions to their customers. The organization’s commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, AWS Government Competency, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
Less than a month after opening its brand new 75,000 square foot headquarters Karsun Solutions celebrated its tenth anniversary. The new office, which houses the organization’s Innovation Center, training facilities and improved amenities, is one symbol of Karsun’s rocketing growth. The firm also won a bevy of awards throughout 2019. This year it received honors for innovation, leadership, and growth, capping off a fantastic first decade.
Repeatedly Recognized for Growth
Karsun Solutions consistently wins awards for year-over-year growth. In August, it ranked for the fifth consecutive year on the Inc. 5000. Companies listed are among the fastest growing private companies in the United States. It also received recognition from the Virginia Chamber of Commerce (Fantastic 50) and Washington Business Journal (Fast 75) for growth this year.
Building a Leadership Legacy
In March, the Washington Business Journal honored Karsun Solutions CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan with a leadership award. Sundar along with co-founder Kartik Mecheri have lead Karsun throughout this explosive ten year growth period. They both sought opportunities to engage employees as the firm scaled. Together they host monthly Coffee with Leadership events and Orientation Q&A sessions. The innovation team recently launched monthly town halls to inform team members of the latest process improvements at Karsun. In addition to his 2019 award, in 2017 Karsun was recognized by Washington SmartCEO twice, as both a Best-Run organization and Future 50 organization.
Honored for Innovation
Finally, Karsun prides itself on continual reinvestment in innovation. It sponsors an in-house research and development unit, the Karsun Innovation Center. This year it was recognized twice for its innovative spirit. In the spring Karsun was named a finalist for the 2019 Moxie Award. Then this fall the Northern Virginia Technology Council named the organization to its Tech 100 list. This is a list of the most innovative firms in the region. The Innovation Center has a new permanent home and training facility at Karsun’s recently opened Herndon headquarters. The center plans to roll out a number of new initiatives for Karsun employees and the IT community in 2020.
About Karsun Solutions
The enterprise modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables IT transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary software development, cloud, and advanced analytics solutions to their customers. The organization’s commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, AWS Government Competency, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
HERNDON, VA- The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) announced Karsun Solutions, an enterprise modernization firm serving the U.S. government, ranked among the organization’s 2019 Tech 100 list. The largest technology council in the nation, NVTC is the trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. Honorees will be recognized at a ceremony on December 9th at the Ritz-Carlton, Tysons Corner.
“With a unique vision and dedication to industry innovation, Karsun Solutions stands out as a leader in the region and beyond. We’re excited to announce Karsun Solutions as an NVTC Tech 100 honoree,” stated Bobbie Kilberg, President and CEO, Northern Virginia Technology Council.
The Tech 100 is a list of groundbreaking companies, leaders and innovators within the region’s technology community. These technology companies and executives demonstrated dedication, vision and innovation within the region’s technology industry. This year’s program attracted over 180 nominations throughout the Greater Washington area. Each nomination was carefully reviewed and considered by a panel of judges. One hundred tech companies and 25 executives comprise the 2019 NVTC Tech 100 awards list. The honorees represent the region’s diverse and thriving technology ecosystem.
“We are honored to be recognized as one of Northern Virginia’s premier technology companies,” said Karsun Solutions CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan. “We are committed to continual investment in innovation and technological leadership.”
Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, Karsun Solutions invested in internal research and development early in its history. In addition to this Tech 100 ranking, it was recently recognized as a finalist for the Moxie Award DC which celebrates boldness and innovation. Karsun Solutions reinvests in infrastructure and quality initiatives to ensure innovative technology drives high-performance delivery. This year its software development unit was appraised at CMMI Level 5 – DEV. At the time of appraisal, fewer than 50 organizations were rated at this level. It was also recently awarded AWS Government Competency status.
A long-term commitment to innovation underpins Karsun’s successful growth strategy. It continually ranks among the fastest growing companies in the greater Washington, D.C. region. The firm joined the Inc. 5000 five-year honor roll in August and was recognized among the Washington Business Journal 75 Fastest Growing Private Companies in October. In September the company opened a new 75,000 square foot headquarters in Herndon, Virginia.
About Karsun Solutions
The enterprise modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables IT transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary software development, cloud and advanced analytics solutions to their customers. The organization’s commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, AWS Government Competency, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
About the Northern Virginia Technology Council
The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the membership and trade association for the technology community in Northern Virginia. As one of the largest technology councils in the nation, NVTC serves about 1,000 companies from all sectors of the technology industry, as well as service providers, universities, foreign embassies, nonprofit organizations, and governmental agencies. Through its member companies, NVTC represents about 350,000 employees in the region. NVTC is recognized as the nation’s leader in providing its technology community with networking and educational events; specialized services and benefits; public policy advocacy; branding of its region as a major global technology center; initiatives in targeted business sectors and in the international, entrepreneurship, workforce and education arenas; and the NVTC Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit charity that supports the NVTC Veterans Employment Initiative and other priorities within Virginia’s technology community. Visit NVTC at http://www.nvtc.org
HERNDON, VA – The Washington Business Journal named Karsun Solutions, an IT modernization firm serving the United States government, among the region’s 75 Fastest Growing Private Companies. The Fast 75 award recognizes the fastest growing private firms in Washington, D.C. To rank companies must have more than $2 million in revenue in 2016 and more than $10 million in revenue in 2018 to qualify. Growth must be consecutive year-over-year. Only the top 75 companies are recognized. Rankings will be announced at a ceremony on October 24th at the Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner, Virginia.
“Our placement among Washington’s fastest growing companies is an incredible honor and a charge to continue crafting extraordinary solutions for our customers,” said Karsun Solutions Chief Executive Officer Sundar Vaidyanathan.
Earlier this year Vaidyanathan was also recognized for his leadership by the Washington Business Journal. Karsun Solutions previously appeared on the Washington Business 50 Fastest Growing Companies list in 2017. Moreover, this is the organization’s third award for growth this year. In August Inc. Magazine revealed Karsun Solutions ranked among the Inc. 5000 for the fifth year in a row. Only four percent of Inc. 5000 firms rank five times. Additionally, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce also ranked the company among the Fantastic 50, the chamber’s list of the 50 fastest growing private firms in Virginia.
To support the company’s continuous growth Karsun Solutions will open a new corporate headquarters in Herndon, Virginia this month. The new 75,000 square foot space will include both corporate and customer teams. In addition to expanded amenities, the new headquarters will house the Karsun Innovation Center and training facilities.
About Karsun Solutions
The federal IT modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables enterprise transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary Modern Software Development, Cloud and Data and Advanced Analytics solutions to their customers. Karsun Solutions commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
NEW YORK, NY– Inc. magazine today revealed that Karsun Solutions, an IT modernization firm serving the United States government, is No. 2523 on its annual Inc. 5000 list. This is the firm’s fifth appearance on the list. As a five-time honoree Karsun Solutions joins an elite club. Just four percent of Inc. 5000 companies make the list five times.
The Inc. 5000 list represents a unique look at the most successful companies within the American economy’s most dynamic segment—its independent small businesses. Microsoft, Dell, Domino’s Pizza, Pandora, Timberland, LinkedIn, Yelp, Zillow, and many other well-known names gained their first national exposure as honorees on the Inc. 5000.
“We are honored by our membership among these performance-focused companies,” said Karsun Solutions CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan. “Our teams have long dedicated themselves to our customers, delivering quality solutions in each engagement.”
As a result of continuous year-over-year growth Karsun Solutions will move into a new headquarters in Herndon, Virginia this year. The office is slated to open in September 2019. The new 75,000+ square foot space will house corporate and customer teams in addition to the Karsun Innovation Center and training facilities. As part of the firm’s expansion, the organization plans to hire more than a hundred people in 2019. Candidates may apply at karsun-llc.com/careers.
“The companies on this year’s Inc. 5000 have followed so many different paths to success,” says Inc. editor in chief James Ledbetter. “There’s no single course you can follow or investment you can take that will guarantee this kind of spectacular growth. But what they have in common is persistence and seizing opportunities.”
Not only have the companies on the 2019 Inc. 5000 (which are listed online at Inc.com, with the top 500 companies featured in the September issue of Inc., available on newsstands August 20) been very competitive within their markets, but the list as a whole shows staggering growth compared with prior lists. The 2019 Inc. 5000 achieved an astounding three-year average growth of 454 percent, and a median rate of 157 percent. The Inc. 5000’s aggregate revenue was $237.7 billion in 2018, accounting for 1,216,308 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.
About Karsun Solutions
The federal IT modernization experts, Karsun Solutions enables enterprise transformation for its government customers including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration. An innovation-based and performance-driven culture, Karsun Solutions teams deliver extraordinary Modern Software Development, Cloud and Data and Advanced Analytics solutions to their customers. Karsun Solutions commitment to quality includes a DCAA Approved Accounting System, a CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal plus ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
More about Inc. and the Inc. 5000
Methodology
The 2019 Inc. 5000 is ranked according to percentage revenue growth when comparing 2015 and 2018. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue by March 31, 2015. They had to be U.S.-based, privately held, for profit, and independent—not subsidiaries or divisions of other companies—as of December 31, 2018. (Since then, a number of companies on the list have gone public or been acquired.) The minimum revenue required for 2015 is $100,000; the minimum for 2018 is $2 million. As always, Inc. reserves the right to decline applicants for subjective reasons. 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.
About Inc. Media
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The Inc. 5000 is a list of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation. Started in 1982, this prestigious list has become the hallmark of entrepreneurial success. The Inc. 5000 Conference & Awards Ceremony is an annual event that celebrates the remarkable achievements of these companies. The event also offers informative workshops, celebrated keynote speakers, and evening functions.
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HERNDON, VA- Karsun Solutions, an IT modernization firm, is pleased to announce the firm was named a finalist for the 2019 Moxie Award. This was the second year in a row the company was recognized. The award recognizes bold approaches to innovation and business by DC area companies. A complete list of finalists can be found at https://moxieaward.com.
Finalists were recently announced by Sarah Cody, the 2019 Moxie Award executive chairwoman.
“We received an unprecedented number of entries,” Cody said. “We look forward to revealing the winners at the 2019 Moxie Award celebration on Nov. 5, 2019, at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.”
Karsun Solutions’ bold approach to business lies in continual reinvestment in innovation resources and professional development programs. In the firm’s early days, leadership dedicated resources to building out the Karsun Innovation Center (KIC), an in-house research and development unit. Taking on the motto Small Yet We Think Big, KIC teams researched and developed prototypes based on emerging technologies. Using this method Karsun established a capabilities-driven approach to growth, solidifying their Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics offerings.
The KIC takes research and development beyond prototyping and into process improvement. The KIC embeds subject matter experts into delivery teams and implements Karsun Academy, a professional development program. Training is designed to support specific customer engagements, pre-emptively responding to opportunities to deliver high-quality solutions to customers. Karsun invests in this continuous learning and boldly provides resources even in periods of uncertainty. In 2019, the Karsun Academy program continued, running full time to cover employees impacted by the shutdown. Preparing to meet customers challenges, with robust solutions and a team of enterprise modernization experts, is how Karsun Solutions demonstrates boldness in business.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a premier IT modernization firm delivering a portfolio of services to customers in the United States government. Public sector customers include the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration, and General Services Administration. Its core competencies include Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics. The organization’s quality, development, and information security practices include CMMI Level 5 DEV, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000:2011 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications.
HERNDON, VA- Karsun Solutions, an IT modernization company, announced it was named among the Fantastic 50, a yearly ranking of the fastest growing firms in Virginia. Held in Chantilly, Virginia, the award program is a signature event of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. Now in its 24th year, the Fantastic 50 program is the only annual statewide award recognizing Virginia’s fastest growing businesses. Nominations for the 2019 Fantastic 50 were sought last fall from local chambers of commerce, economic development organizations, and through the sponsors’ networks; companies may also nominate themselves.
“It is our honor to recognize the entrepreneurial spirit of the fifty fastest growing businesses within the Commonwealth,” said Barry DuVal, president and CEO of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce. “We know that the success stories shared tonight will only grow more prevailing as the Chamber continues to implement the strategies outlined in Blueprint Virginia 2025, making Virginia the best place for businesses to start and grow. We are glad to toast the Virginia business leaders and the dedicated employees who have brought these companies continued success.”
In addition to the Fantastic 50, the Chamber announced four Virginia Vanguard winners, recognized for the highest growth in the categories of service, technology, retail/wholesale, and recognizing the company with the highest overall growth in Virginia. Kartik Mecheri, Co-Founder and Chief Architect at Karsun Solutions, accepted the award on the organization’s behalf.
“Karsun’s growth, celebrated tonight, is a reflection of our dedication to delivering high-quality modernization solutions to the Federal Government,” said Mecheri.
Located in Herndon, Virginia, Karsun Solutions specializes in government modernization. Karsun offers modern software development, cloud, and advanced analytics solutions to customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), and General Services Administration (GSA). Founded in 2009, the firm experienced early growth by merging innovation with data-driven outcomes.
Karsun celebrated the first year of its FAA SSD contract in 2018. In August of that year, the $145 million program increased headcount by more than 150 people. This expansion also included the addition of new teams in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. In October, Alliant Solutions Partner, with Karsun Solutions as the managing partner, was awarded the GSA Database and Middleware Systems (DMS) Task Order. That year, the growing company ranked among the Inc. 5000 for the fourth year in a row.
The company expects to sustain this growth beyond 2019. Karsun was recently awarded its first full and open contract, the $80 million FEMA Grants Management Modernization BPA. Earlier this year the firm announced KHS Solutions, a mentor-protégé joint venture between Karsun Solutions and MindCubed. The joint venture was awarded a spot on the SEC One IT contract vehicle. This new vehicle broadened the organization’s reach into the Securities and Exchange Commission. Karsun is expanding and currently is hiring over 100 new technical positions to support its increasing customer base.
About the Virginia Chamber of Commerce
The Virginia Chamber of Commerce is the largest business organization in the Commonwealth, with more than 26,000 members. The Chamber is a non-partisan, business advocacy organization that works in the legislative, regulatory, civic and judicial arenas to act as the catalyst for positive change in all areas of economic development and competitiveness for Virginia. In December 2017, the Chamber released an update to its long-term strategic economic development plan, Blueprint Virginia 2025, which engaged over 6,000 business and community leaders to lay out a plan to getting Virginia back to the top of national business climate rankings. Learn more at www.vachamber.com.
Karsun Solutions, LLC ranked among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Private US Companies for the fourth year in a row. Only one in six companies make the list four times. Firms are ranked in the Inc. 5000 based on their growth over the past three years. Ranking four times in a row represents a remarkable 7 years of growth.
“We’re elated to be honored for a fourth year in a row among the Inc. 5000.” said Karsun Solutions Co-Founder and CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan.
Founded in 2009, Karsun Solutions experienced explosive growth since inception. A premier consulting company, they deliver Modern Software Development, Cloud, and Advanced Analytics solutions to customers in the US Federal Government. Their customers include the Federal Aviation Administration, General Services Administration, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Beginning in 2015, the organization has continually listed in Inc. 5000 the rankings. In the fall of 2017 Karsun Solutions was awarded a five-year Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract from the FAA. That contract has a $145 million ceiling value and a five-year period of performance. This was the second $100 million-plus contract for Karsun Solutions, a rare accomplishment for an organization of their size.
The organization’s founding vision emphasizes investing in innovative initiatives. The Karsun Innovation Center (KIC) serves as the company’s in-house research and development unit. Early in 2017 Karsun Solutions released the GoLean.io Software-as-a-Service developed within the KIC. Built on their proprietary GoLean® software development methodology, this management toolkit analyzes Agile, Lean, Kanban and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle.
Throughout 2018 Karsun Solutions continues to grow. Karsun teams in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and Herndon, Virginia are expanding and actively hiring. The organization also recently announced the formation of a new Data Practice within the Karsun Innovation Center. In June they were named among the 2018 Moxie Award Finalists. That award recognizes bold and innovative companies within the DC Metro Area.
Grab the August 2018 edition of Inc. magazine for a complete ranking breakdown. Read Karsun Solutions Inc. 5000 profile here.
HERNDON, VA- Karsun Solutions, LLC is pleased to announce the organization was named a 2018 Moxie Award finalist. The Moxie Award recognizes bold and innovative companies in the DC metro area.
“I want to congratulate our team for enabling us to be recognized among the boldest and most innovative organizations in the D.C. metro community,” Karsun Solutions Chief Executive Officer Sundar Vaidyanathan said. “Innovation through technology and the creativity of our people propels our success and the success of our clients.”
Innovation is one of the organization’s core values. A proactive approach to developing technology solutions accelerated the company’s growth as it won multiple $100 million plus prime contracts serving the U.S. Federal Government. Karsun leadership prioritizes investment in innovation. The Karsun Innovation Center (KIC) is the organization’s in-house research and development unit. KIC teams identify real-life business challenges, prototype solutions, and expand the organization’s product offerings.
Finalists were recently announced by Sarah Cody, the 2018 Moxie Award executive chairwoman.
“We received an unprecedented number of entries,” Cody said. “We look forward to revealing the winners at the 2018 Moxie Award celebration on Oct. 11 at The Ritz-Carlton in Tysons Corner.”
A complete list of finalists can be found at https://moxieaward.com.
About Karsun Solutions
Established in 2009, Karsun Solutions is a premier consulting firm delivering a portfolio of enterprise modernization services to its federal and commercial customers. Its core competencies include Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions and Advanced Analytics. Its proprietary GoLean® software development methodology combines Agile, Lean, Kanban and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The recently released GoLean.io Software-as-a-Service provides a lean management tool-kit combining the best of these practices. Beginning in 2015, Karsun has ranked yearly among the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing US Companies. It was also recognized among the Washington Business Journal’s 50 Fastest Growing Companies. Karsun’s quality, development, and information security practices include CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
Karsun Solutions was named among the 50 fastest growing companies in Washington, DC and the surrounding area. The Washington Business Journal recently recognized Karsun Solutions among its 50 Fastest Growing Companies. The award acknowledges organizations in the greater DC region undergoing phenomenal growth. In addition to its established work as the prime on the General Services Administration’s $110 million CAMEO Small Business contract, the organization was recently awarded a $145 million contract with the Federal Aviation Administration. In August the organization was listed in the Inc. 5000 for the third year in a row.
Karsun celebrates growth at our April 2017 Town Hall
About Karsun Solutions
Established in 2009, Karsun Solutions is a premier consulting firm delivering a portfolio of enterprise modernization services including Modern Software Development, Cloud Solutions, and Advanced Analytics. Its proprietary GoLean® software development methodology combines Agile, Lean, Kanban and DevOps practices throughout the software development lifecycle. The recently released GoLean.io Software-as-a-Service provides a lean management tool-kit combining the best of these practices. Karsun’s quality, development, and information security practices include CMMI Level 3, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.