Business Details
48 Years
experience
Your Trusted IT Staffing Partner in Studio City, CA
Founded in 1978, Commercial Programming Systems (CPS) has established itself as the Southwest's premier IT staffing company. Our expertise lies in connecting clients with top-tier IT professionals through contract, lease-to-hire, and permanent placement services. With a focus on recruiting only the top 20% of talent, we serve diverse industries including healthcare, entertainment, financial/banking, government, and insurance. Our team of seasoned recruiters and account managers, many with over a decade of experience, leverages a proprietary database of 350,000+ candidates and advanced sourcing techniques to deliver tailored solutions.As a certified Minority Business Enterprise and TechServe Alliance member, we maintain rigorous industry standards while hosting monthly CIO networking events to stay at the forefront of technological advancements. In 2023, CPS entered a new era under the strategic leadership of Manoj Kumar Vidyarthi, whose dual ownership with Drishticon Inc. enhances our resource-sharing capabilities without compromising our commitment to personalized service.
Services
IT Staffing
Contract Recruitment
Lease to Hire
Permanent Placement
Cloud Solutions
Database Management
Project Management
Software Development
Cybersecurity
IT Consulting
Details
- Year established: 1978
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialized IT staffing experience
- Our team includes Certified Professional Services Recruiters (CPSR)
- We maintain a proprietary database of 350,000+ pre-vetted IT professionals
- Our Lease to Hire program offers risk-free staff evaluation
- We serve Fortune 1000 companies with certified experts in emerging technologies
Associations and certifications
- Minority Business Enterprise
- TechServe Alliance
- Project Management Institute (PMP)
- Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)
Services
IT Staffing
Our IT staffing solutions connect organizations with pre-vetted professionals for contract assignments, permanent placements, and transitional employment arrangements. We specialize in matching technical expertise with organizational needs across software development, cybersecurity, and enterprise systems. Our rigorous screening process ensures candidates meet both technical requirements and cultural fit for client organizations.
Lease to Hire
This innovative program allows employers to evaluate IT professionals for 6-12 months while maintaining their employment relationship with CPS. The structured trial period reduces hiring risks while providing candidates with job security during assessment. This approach results in higher satisfaction rates for both employers and employees compared to traditional contract-to-hire models.
Permanent Placement
Our direct placement service identifies and recruits IT professionals for long-term organizational roles. We conduct comprehensive candidate assessments focusing on technical capabilities, career aspirations, and cultural alignment. The service includes post-placement follow-up to ensure successful integration and long-term retention for both client organizations and new employees.
Cloud Solutions
We specialize in placing cloud architects and developers with expertise in AWS, Azure, and hybrid cloud environments. Our candidates have proven experience in cloud migration, infrastructure design, and DevOps implementation. We maintain a dedicated pool of professionals certified in major cloud platform technologies and enterprise integration strategies.
Cybersecurity
Our cybersecurity staffing solutions connect organizations with certified professionals in network security, threat analysis, and compliance management. We provide experts with CISSP, CISM, and other industry-recognized certifications who have experience implementing security frameworks for financial institutions, healthcare providers, and government contractors.
People
Manoj Kumar Vidyarthi
Chairman of the Board
Bachelors in Computer Science and MBA in Systems & Marketing. Controls CPS through Garg Holdings Inc. after 2023 acquisition. Also owns Drishticon Inc. with shared resources enhancing client value through expanded capabilities.
Philip Sawyer
President
Over 30 years at CPS with 40+ years industry experience. University of Missouri graduate with BS in Mathematics and MA in Management. Former TechServe Alliance board member and certified professional services account executive.
Adam Soivilien
Director of Business Development
Over a decade in IT staffing with specialization in staff augmentation. Stony Brook University BA graduate. Focuses on expanding CPS client relationships and service offerings in technology sectors.
Paul Subhakar
Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist
10+ years at CPS with 18 years total staffing experience. MBA in HRM and Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certified. Specializes in IT recruitment with focus on technical skill assessment and candidate matching.
Yukti Girotra
Account Services Coordinator
7+ years in client relations with finance and business economics background. MBA in Finance. Manages client communications and coordinates technical resource allocation for project-based assignments.
Questions
What IT staffing services does CPS offer?
We provide contract recruitment, lease-to-hire programs, and permanent placement services for IT professionals across legacy systems and modern technologies including cloud computing, cybersecurity, and enterprise software development.
How does the Lease to Hire program work?
Our unique program allows employers to evaluate IT professionals for 6-12 months while they remain CPS employees. This risk-free trial period enables mutual assessment before permanent hiring decisions are made.
What industries does CPS specialize in?
We serve healthcare, entertainment, financial/banking, government, insurance, and technology sectors with specialized IT staffing solutions tailored to each industry's specific requirements.
How does CPS ensure candidate quality?
We maintain a proprietary database of 350,000+ pre-vetted IT professionals and conduct thorough reference checks. Our recruiters focus on placing only the top 20% of available talent in the market.
What certifications do CPS candidates typically hold?
Our candidates frequently possess industry-recognized certifications including PMP, CISSP, Lean Six Sigma, and CMS, along with specialized credentials in cloud platforms like AWS and Azure.