Peterson Technology Partners

BACKGROUND

Introduce your business and what you do there.

I'm the CEO and founder of Ocean Orchestra, an AI-native operating system for the global seafood economy.

OPPORTUNITY / CHALLENGE

What challenge were you trying to address with Peterson Technology Partners?

We needed help filling some tricky IT roles where technical and people skills were equally important.

SOLUTION

What was the scope of their involvement?

Peterson Technology Partners helped us fill a solutions architect role focused on CCaaS/OMS. Rebecca (AI recruiting assistant) was a great addition to the recruiting toolkit to better screen candidates. Peterson Technology Partners' team offered exemplary communication through every step of the process. We watched the screenings unfold to find out which candidates would align with our needs before committing to an interview. This helped us and Peterson Technology Partners calibrate on screenings for both technical and soft skills.

What is the team composition?

We worked with David (Managing Partner) and Pooja (Senior Recruiter).

How did you come to work with Peterson Technology Partners?

Someone referred Peterson Technology Partners to me. I chose them because their pricing fit our budget, and their company values aligned with ours.

What is the status of this engagement?

We worked together from August–October 2026.

RESULTS & FEEDBACK

What evidence can you share that demonstrates the impact of the engagement?

We made the perfect hire through Peterson Technology Partners. The candidate onboarded seamlessly, became a valued member of the team, and began delivering work very quickly. The measurable outcomes included improved operational efficiency, better project coordination, increased visibility into progress, and more effective technology processes for Ocean Orchestra. We also saw faster project delivery, reduced recruitment time, and better employee retention. Qualitative feedback from team members and stakeholders indicated improved communication, smoother collaboration, clearer project expectations, and greater confidence in the delivery process.

How did Peterson Technology Partners perform from a project management standpoint?

David and Pooja were excellent communicators and kept us abreast of all developments while staying close to us from end to end of the process.

What did you find most impressive about them?

What impressed me most about working with Peterson Technology Partners was their collaborative approach, adaptability, and focus on aligning technology solutions with business needs. Their ability to work closely with the team, respond to challenges, and maintain focus on project goals made the partnership valuable and helped create a more efficient, coordinated workflow.

Are there any areas they could improve?

Peterson Technology Partners could have improved the experience by providing more frequent progress updates, establishing clearer milestones from the beginning, and gathering feedback regularly throughout the project. These steps could have helped identify challenges earlier, improve communication, and ensure that deliverables remained aligned with Ocean Orchestra's evolving needs.