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The Washington Post Names Anika Systems a 2025 Top Washington-Area Workplace

Anika Systems - Washington Post Top Workplace 2025 Award




LEESBURG, VIRGINIA, June 19, 2025 – Anika Systems Incorporated has been named one of The Washington Post's 2025 Top Workplaces in the Washington, D.C. area. Selection is based entirely on employee feedback gathered through an anonymous third-party survey administered by research partner Energage, LLC, which measured several aspects of workplace culture, including innovation, work-life flexibility, compensation & benefits, and leadership.

Anika Systems creates a space for innovation by giving every team member a voice, encouraging bold ideas, and removing barriers to growth. Our teams operate with autonomy and intention, supported by leadership that listens and invests in both personal and professional development. From our AI Innovation Labs to our Centers of Excellence, employees are contributors and co-creators of the future of government technology. We foster a workplace where people feel connected to the mission and to each other.

"I'm incredibly proud of our team and honored that Anika Systems has been recognized by The Washington Post as a Top Workplace," said Sireesha Gullapalli, CEO of Anika Systems.

We've built a culture where bold thinking is encouraged, growth is celebrated, and everyone feels empowered to lead.

Being named a Top Workplace reinforces what we've always believed: when you put people first, excellence follows. I'm deeply grateful to every member of our team for the energy and purpose they bring to Anika Systems. This achievement belongs to all of us.

In addition to being named a Top Workplace overall, Anika Systems was honored with the 2025 Top Workplaces for Technology award. This recognition highlights how we empower AI strategists, data scientists, automation experts, and digital transformation leaders to build real-world solutions that drive federal missions forward.

We also earned Culture Excellence Awards in Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, Compensation & Benefits, and Leadership—affirming our commitment to a workplace where bold thinking is encouraged, people feel supported, and leadership inspires with purpose.

About Anika Systems

Anika Systems delivers advanced technology solutions that drive efficiency and digital transformation for federal agencies. With deep expertise in AI Strategy and Digital Transformation, Intelligent Automation, AI and Machine Learning, Data Intelligence and Governance, and Enterprise Platforms and Engineering, we empower government agencies to accelerate mission outcomes with precision and agility.

We are a "show me" versus "tell me" company—delivering real, measurable impact through data-driven insights and scalable automation. At Anika Systems, we don't just keep up with change—we drive it.

To explore Anika Systems’ solutions, visit Careers

About The Washington Post

The Washington Post is an award-winning news leader whose mission is to connect, inform, and enlighten local, national and global readers with trustworthy reporting, in-depth analysis and engaging opinions. It combines world-class journalism with the latest technology and tools so readers can interact with The Post anytime, anywhere.


About Energage, LLC

Making the world a better place to work together.TM

Energage is a purpose-driven company that helps organizations turn employee feedback into useful business intelligence and credible employer recognition through Top Workplaces. Built on 18 years of culture research and the results from 27 million employees surveyed across more than 70,000 organizations,  Energage delivers the most accurate competitive benchmark available. With access to a unique combination of patented analytic tools and expert guidance, Energage customers lead the competition with an engaged workforce and an opportunity to gain recognition for their people-first approach to culture. For more information or to nominate your organization, visit energage.com or topworkplaces.com.