About CoGen
Born from 23 years of industry experience and a vision to revolutionize how high-tech professionals connect with the opportunities they deserve.
Our Story
After 23 years in the high-tech industry, I experienced firsthand the frustrations that plague talent acquisition. Engineers being pigeonholed into limiting roles. Businesses waiting 45–100 days to find the right person. Recruiters who don’t understand technical requirements making critical decisions.
The turning point came during the 2008 recession when my business lost 50% of its revenue. Instead of retreating, I chose to “talk more” and collaborate differently. This approach led to breakthrough projects like specialized test equipment that finished 3 months ahead of schedule, earning Inc 5000 recognition three years in a row.
The JPL Moment
That question from a JPL director changed everything. After interviewing project leads and program managers, one insight validated the need: a better talent connection process. They were tired of the outdated "search and seek submission method" that wasted time and money.
CoGen was born from this validation as a simple and scalable process engineers could rely on to enhance. No translation errors. No miscommunication. Just direct connections between people who understand the technical requirements and the value of specialized expertise.
Our Core Values
These principles guide every decision we make and every solution we provide.
Innovation
We embrace out-of-the-box solutions rather than following the status quo. By becoming innovative with new processes, you take on a whole new shift in your business.
"By teaching innovation and becoming innovative with new processes, you take on a whole new shift in your business."
Collaborative Leadership
Every person is a leader with decision-making capabilities. By empowering others and combining leadership, we grow faster and more effectively.
"Every single person has leader. Everybody has leadership capabilities."
Flexibility
Stay flexible and be a first responder. Handle new situations and opportunities while maintaining quality. React to serve customers better.
"You have got to stay flexible. You've got to be a first responder."
Solutions-Oriented
We provide solutions without playing politics. Our focus is delivering valuable, straightforward results that help clients succeed.
"We provide solutions. We're a solutions-oriented network."
Proven Track Record
23 years of hands-on experience building businesses and delivering results on major programs
Mission & Vision
Mission
To provide high-tech professionals with the means of finding more clients that are looking for their expertise, while helping businesses find exactly who they’re looking for the first go around through a more effective, efficient, and faster recruiting process.
Vision
To create a new paradigm where engineers and high-tech professionals can continuously expand their skills and capabilities while working with customers across the United States, eliminating the limitations of traditional employment.
The Future We're Building
We’re moving into an age of AI and higher levels of technology. We need to provide the right environment for our engineering resources to grow and provide the right solutions all the time.
One day, we envision a cybersecurity hub that connects engineers across the country, allowing them to work remotely on high-level projects without leaving their families. Imagine engineers who don’t have to relocate for great opportunities – they can stay home, be fulfilled, work longer hours, and provide better solutions.
We want to be remembered as the business that set itself apart from the norm, created new opportunities, and quit following the status quo. We were providing the right environment for engineering resources to grow and deliver the right solutions all the time.