Peterson Technology Partners (PTP), a Chicago-based staffing firm with over 30 years of experience, has launched its AI recruitment agent, Rebecca AI, in India following successful deployments with U.S. clients. The AI platform automates first-round interviews, applicant evaluation, and reporting, compressing the screening process from weeks to a single day.
Three Decades of Expertise, Now in India
Founded in 1997 by CEO Nick Shah, PTP has spent nearly three decades connecting technology talent with Fortune 100 companies across the United States and globally. The company has expanded its recruiting and consulting footprint worldwide, gaining firsthand experience with the high-volume, fast-paced hiring demands of markets like India.
In India, job postings often receive 400-600 applications within 24 hours, and time-to-fill positions can range from 30 to 60 days. The sheer size of the Indian IT workforce creates volumes that challenge manual processing. Recruiters frequently face bottlenecks when screening large application pools manually.
How Rebecca AI Works
Rebecca AI is built on two core workstreams: AI-generated video interviews customized for each candidate, and automated hiring processes for candidate outreach, text message follow-ups, pre-qualifying phone calls, and video interviews. This enables a timely, uniform experience from first contact to final hiring decisions.
"Rebecca AI is most effective when part of a broader AI strategy and integrated tech stack that automates and improves hiring workflows," said Nick Shah. "When AI conducts video interviews on your behalf, you're no longer limited to evaluating a paper resume. You see and hear the individual about their work experience in their own words. Communication skills, presentation skills, technical skills, strengths, and weaknesses—all this data adds value over traditional resumes. AI will not replace humans but allows you to focus on the 20% of daily activity that provides 80% of results."
Streamlined First-Round Hiring
When a candidate applies, Rebecca AI automatically creates a unique interview tailored to the job description and the applicant's resume. The candidate receives an individual link to complete the interview at their convenience, without needing to coordinate with a recruiter.
During the interview, Rebecca AI uses conversational AI to adjust follow-up questions in real-time based on the candidate's answers. After the interview, the system generates a comprehensive report including a match score, full audio recording, and a PDF summary. For technical positions, Rebecca AI can also conduct live coding assessments.
The platform integrates with over 42 applicant tracking systems (ATS), including Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Greenhouse, Oracle Taleo, Lever, Ashby, and Rippling.
Performance Data
Rebecca AI has processed 11,833 candidates, with measurable results: 5,096 candidates advanced as qualified, 6,358 screened out, 4,891 phone calls triggered, 2,005 interviews scheduled, and 746 interviews completed without a recruiter present. Across deployments, the platform has reduced time-to-hire by up to 80% and cost-to-hire by up to 60%.
Candidates rate their experience with Rebecca AI at 4.6 out of 5 stars, often noting that the AI feels natural and non-intrusive compared to human-led screens.
Addressing the Application Black Hole
Rebecca AI also tackles the common issue of the application "black hole" by providing candidates with timely updates, a structured screening process, and clear communication about their status. This leads to fewer drop-offs for employers and a more organized candidate pipeline. Candidates can track their progress at every stage, creating greater transparency and strengthening the employer brand.
Compliance and Trust
Rebecca AI is SOC 2, GDPR, CCPA, and ISO 27001 certified. PTP also complies with India's Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act, ensuring candidate data is managed according to India's privacy framework. Every candidate is evaluated using the same structured rubric, eliminating fatigue-driven variation. Candidates are informed at the start of each call that the interviewer is AI, and consent is logged throughout.
About Peterson Technology Partners
Founded in 1997 by CEO Nick Shah and named after Chicago's historic Peterson Avenue, PTP has grown into a leading IT consulting and staffing firm with nearly 30 years of experience. The company serves clients across North America, South America, Europe, and Asia, employing over 350 people globally. Its expertise spans Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Data Science, Cybersecurity, and DevOps. PTP holds ISO 27001 and SOC 2 certifications.
