Karsun has an employee-centered workplace that places flexibility, innovation and collaboration at the heart of our business. For most of our team members, that means they work remotely. And while that is the preferred style of work for many, we also know connecting in person is important to many of our team members. That is why we brought back some of our most popular in-person events this year. These included family picnics, team celebrations and community events. The result was new opportunities for team Karsun to connect with each other, within their communities and with our core values.
One of those core values is fun, and this year marked the return of many of Karsun’s in-person social events. These were opportunities for Karsun families, teams and partners to meet face-to-face while enjoying ice cream socials, farm days and other activities. Additionally, we shared team accomplishments, presented innovative creations and recognized extraordinary work in monthly and quarterly remote events. Nearly 90 people received one of our quarterly employee awards this year alone. While many of these awards celebrated performance, several team members each quarter were awarded for embodying Karsun’s core values.
For our Northern Virginia team members, this resulted in teams reconnecting with their community. The neighborhood clean-up team resumed their Adopt-a-Highway project, focusing on a new area near Karsun’s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. The Wellness Team also led a Fit for Fall Challenge culminating in Run on the Rocks. This event, sponsored by Karsun, benefits Team AIMS, an organization supporting our local Washington, D.C., region and global communities.
The Wellness Team also ensured that our team had the resources to spend their time away from work in the way that best supports their needs. For that reason, we announced several new benefits this year. These updated benefits added parental leave, enhanced paid time off and new employee perks and discounts in addition to the award-winning benefits already enjoyed by Karsun team members. We were honored to receive our first Top Workplaces Culture award for Work-Life Flexibility. These awards came as we renewed our commitment to an open, transparent, employee-centered culture.
As we prepare for 2024, we are excited to watch our team grow and thrive together. That includes new opportunities to connect and collaborate. We are actively hiring for remote roles nationwide. If you are ready to join us in the new year, check out our open positions and Find Your Next as part of team Karsun.
Founded by Silicon Valley entrepreneurs, The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) is a global network of executives and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. Based in Northern Virginia, Karsun proudly supports entrepreneurs in the community through the local TiE DC chapter. Programs like those offered by TiE DC are another way Karsun lifts up emerging leaders.
Supporting Young Entrepreneurs
Karsun most recently sponsored the 2022 TiE DC University Pitch Fest. (https://dc.tie.org/tie-university/). The program was open to all university students and graduates from 2021 and 2022. The competition inspired students to leave college with not just their dream job, but their dream startup! This year’s program included 80 student participants. Those selected as participants engage in multiple mentorship sessions leading up to the pitch competition. Winning teams included students from University of Maryland, University of Virginia and the George Washington University. The TiE DC winning team competes at the TiE University Global Pitch Fest Competition held in Silicon Valley in May 2022.
Scaling Diverse Businesses
Previously Karsun supported events other TiE DC events. It was a sponsor of the organization’s 2020 Diversity and Inclusivity Event. In May 2019 CEO Sundar Vaidyanathan spoke at the organization’s Startup Workshop on Scaling and Growing Ventures. He joined a panel on scaling teams, products, and solutions.
In addition to TiE DC, Karsun executives regularly appear at industry events to mentor up-and-coming businesses. Vaidyanathan recently spoke on forming joint ventures at USPAACC’s CelebrAsian Procurement Opportunity Center program. Senior Vice President of Client Solutions Ben Marglin joined panels on graduating out of a small business with organizations like the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC). Vaidyanathan also previously worked to expand leadership with ACT-IAC’s Small Business Alliance.
After more than a decade of delivering innovative modernization solutions to government agencies, Karsun rapidly grew from a small business to a team that is more than 400 people strong. A seven-time Inc. 5000 honoree and awarded Best Company Culture by Comparably.com in 2021 it is an organization that knows how to scale while still investing in its people. Karsun leadership is proud to give back through entrepreneur to entrepreneur organizations like TiE DC.
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.
In a recent LinkedIn Live event, Karsun Solutions announced its sponsorship of the Future of Work: Pandemic Pivot Global Conference. The annual women’s conference, now in its third year, attracts global speakers on diversity, equity and inclusion, leadership development and upskilling/reskilling. This year’s keynote speaker is Stefanie K. Johnson, author of Inclusify: Harnessing the Power of Uniqueness and Belonging to Build Innovative Teams.
The event is hosted over two weekends beginning March 19th, 2022, at 8:00 am. The second weekend starts on March 26th, 2022, at 8:00 am. This second Saturday includes workshops on promoting work, showcasing value in virtual/hybrid events and leveraging LinkedIn for career success. Conference participants may register here.
Use the International Women’s Day promotion code “IWD2022” for special discounted pricing. All participants, including those joining the conference on March 26th, have full access to conference recordings, materials and digital sketch notes.
This third annual Future of Work conference is produced by NorthStar Solutions and Services in collaboration with CEPHR, LLC. The event also features three women-owned businesses as sponsors: AvvaDesign Consulting as its Marketing Partner, Silly Strokes as its Visual Learning Partner and Uvisty as its Technology Partner.
This event is one of several events sponsored by Karsun Solutions for Women’s History Month. On March 24th, 2022, its Talent Team will appear as a sponsored exhibitor at the annual Women in Technology Spring Job Fair in Tysons Corner, Virginia. Karsun is also hosting an internal panel for women leaders as part of its month-long celebration.
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.
The College of Engineering Guindy Alumni Association of North America (CEGAANA) named Sundar Vaidyanathan its 2020 Chairman of the Board. Vaidyanathan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Karsun Solutions, an enterprise modernization firm specializing in innovative software development, cloud solutions and advanced analytics. It serves customers at agencies including the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Aviation Administration and General Services Administration.
CEGAANA’s aim is to unite the CEG Alumni as a community. The association strives to make networking, reaching out, or even just catching up with fellow CEGians as easy as possible. CEGAANA also exists to support CEG alumni’s educational and career management goals.
Vaidyanathan is a graduate of the College of Engineering Guindy (CEG). As the CEGAANA Chair, he is committed to making the organization a self-sustaining entity. His ultimate goal is strengthening collaboration between students, the college and the alumni network. To this end, he envisions maturing the association’s organizational processes, operational infrastructure and leadership succession plans so it can continue to evolve.
He has also taken the lead in refining best practices in other IT industry organizations. As a board member of the non-profit organization the American Council of Technology – Industry Advisory Council (ACT-IAC), he transformed the association to meet metrics-based outcomes. In addition to previously serving as Vice Chair at Large on its Industry Advisory Council’s Executive Committee, he also served as both a Vice Chair and Chair of its Partners professional development program and expanded leadership within ACT-IAC’s Small Business Alliance. In addition to his work with ACT-IAC, he held various roles in other organizations including AFFIRM, AFCEA, NVTC and PSC.
Following Vaidyanathan’s lead, several Karsun executives hold leadership positions or participate in mentoring/professional development programs through industry associations. The in-house Innovation Center hosts monthly knowledge-sharing events. Here every team member has the opportunity to act as a subject matter expert. The Innovation Center also sponsored senior capstone projects at nearby George Mason University. Flowing down, employee-led teams give back to their local communities through neighborhood clean-up, donation drives and running clubs.
From employee teams to industry initiatives learn how Karsun Solutions enables collaboration at Karsun in the Community.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a fast-growing, innovative, enterprise modernization firm serving the U.S. government. The Virginia Chamber of Commerce, Washington Business Journal, and Inc. all recognize Karsun Solutions among the fastest growing companies in the Washington, DC region. Karsun Solutions is an established firm, with a DCAA Approved Accounting System, CMMI Level 5 – DEV appraisal, and AWS Government Competency as well as ISO 9001, ISO 20000 and ISO 27001 certifications.
Karsun Solutions team members returned to Top of the Town in Arlington, Virginia this October for the Raise the Roof Fundraiser. The yearly event raises money for Bridges to Community, a not-for-profit organization that brings together groups for volunteer service trips while improving the lives of impoverished communities. The charity works primarily with local communities in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. Over 700 volunteers have transformed communities this year. Learn more about Bridges to Community at bridgestocommunity.org.
Karsun Solutions is a proud sponsor of Raise the Roof. Organizations participating in this event come from the DC area IT community. Supporting the Bridges to Community the event is a tradition for the Karsun Business Development team. This year Senior Director of Business Development Juan Robles and Business Analysis Lead Satish Alluri represented Team Karsun at the event. The duo was recently featured on the Karsun website for their involvement in the American Council for Technology and Industry Advisory Council’s (ACT-IAC) Voyagers leadership program.
In addition to Bridges to Community, Karsun Solutions also sponsors the Organization to Provide EducatioN. That charity promotes educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in India. In May 2019, Karsun Solutions was the event sponsor for the OPEN Rasika concert. The concert was a fundraiser held near the company’s headquarters in Herndon, Virginia. For more information on the programs supported by Karsun teams visit the Karsun in the Community section.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a premier IT modernization firm delivering a portfolio of services to its federal and commercial customers. 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.
Team members from Karsun Solutions recently joined together to support children’s education at a fundraiser for the Organization to Provide EducatioN (OPEN). Held near its Herndon, Virginia headquarters, Karsun Solutions was the event sponsor for the annual OPEN Rasika concert. Through this event, Karsun enabled critical educational opportunities for disadvantaged children in India. Performing in nearby Sterling, Virginia the Rasika concert brought together musicians from across the United States in support of the non-profit OPEN organization. The program was compered by film star Anu Hasan.
Founded in 2003, the 501(c)(3) charity has granted more than $950,000, benefiting more than 33,000 children and 105 schools. OPEN provides educational opportunities to children and young adults in India. These educational projects include scholastic aid, supplemental classes and the funding of libraries and other extracurricular programs. The organization is primarily funded through individual and corporate donations, employer-matching contributions, and biennial fundraisers. To donate or learn more about the valuable education work performed by OPEN visit openindia.org.
OPEN is one of several organizations regularly supported by Karsun Solutions. Karsun’s support of this event is one of many ways the company strives to connect local IT leaders with the global community. Mentorship within local organizations and schools is part of Karsun’s commitment to developing the next generation of IT leadership.
In addition to outreach organized by Karsun leadership, employees also form their own teams to support charitable organizations. The Karsun Solutions Business Development team regularly supports Bridges to Community. This international development organization supports housing initiatives in Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic. The Karsun Running Club previously supported AIMS India. Locally, Karsun’s Herndon headquarters hosts a neighborhood beautification/Adopt-a-Highway team.
About Karsun Solutions
Karsun Solutions is a premier IT modernization firm delivering a portfolio of services to its federal and commercial customers. 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.
The Karsun Solutions Business Development team came together this October to support the annual Bridges to Community Raise the Roof Fundraiser. This nonprofit organization brings more than 700 volunteers to Nicaragua and the Dominican Republic each year. Money raised from the fundraiser supports housing projects in these countries.
Juan Robles and Akshaya Sridhar attended the fundraiser as an extension of Karsun Solutions’ commitment to giving back to communities in need. Karsun regularly sponsors Bridges to Community events. The company’s business development team also attended the Raise the Roof event last year.
About Karsun Solutions
Bridges to Community events bring together teams from across the Federal IT contracting industry in support of service learning and community development. Karsun Solutions is among these premier firms. The company delivers a portfolio of enterprise modernization services to its federal 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.
Commitment at Home
In addition to supporting communities abroad, Karsun Solutions offers employees the opportunity to form local, service-focused teams. These teams include a neighborhood beautification team. Two founding team members shared their story this past July. Visit us on YouTube to learn how Karsun supports our neighborhood clean-up crew and other employee service initiatives. To learn more about Karsun culture, events and employee opportunities visit our Karsun Careers Page.
Karsun Solutions was a proud sponsor of Bridges to Community’s 10th Annual Raise the Roof fundraiser held at Top of the Town in Arlington, VA. Bridges to Community’s mission is to build a more just and sustainable world through service learning and community development by engaging volunteers to work in developing countries—building community and changing lives. The Raise the Roof fundraiser provides the Federal IT contracting industry an opportunity to contribute to community development projects in Nicaragua. Karsun’s Director of Business Development, Juan Robles, and BD Analyst, Akshaya Sridhar, attended the fundraiser in support of Karsun’s commitment to giving back to communities in need.
In addition to supporting communities abroad, locally, Karsun offers employees the opportunity to form service focused teams. These teams include a neighborhood beautification team and a running club which participate in local races for charity. To learn more about Karsun culture, events and employee opportunities visit our Karsun Careers Page.
Spring, summer, and fall the Karsun Neighborhood Clean-Up Crew was out beautifying Herndon, Virginia. The town is home to Karsun’s corporate headquarters. Focusing their efforts, the crew joined the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Adopt-A-Highway program.
The team was put together by Karsun Cares, an initiative designed to improve employee work-life balance opportunities. The program includes Karsun Academy, the Karsun Innovation Center, events for Karsun families and opportunities to support the local community.
If you’re ready to join a team that embraces personal and professional development visit our job postings announcements and connect with our Talent Acquisition Team at hr@karsun-llc.com.