Introduction & Case description
AI-driven CV screening (ATS)
Client: Awakast
Scope of work: Development of a custom, AI-powered ATS platform
Revolutionizing Candidate Screening with AI
In the hyper-competitive world of recruitment, speed, precision, and compliance are non-negotiable. Traditional Applicant Tracking Systems (ATS) often force recruiters to spend hours sifting through CVs, risking missed talent and biases along the way
Stand out in crowded ATS market
Simple goal – create an end-to-end solution to rapidly sift through large pools of applicants and automatically surface top talent. We were asked to deliver a platform capable of:
- Processing large volumes of CVs within seconds, no matter the language or format.
- Preserving data privacy and meeting stringent GDPR requirements.
- Delivering advanced AI features—like contextual candidate ranking, dynamic “Smart Questions”, Candidate data analysis and extraction
- Providing a scalable, future-ready infrastructure that’s ready for new features like AI-driven phone calls.
Awakast’s Approach
Our team took the initial idea and budget and orchestrated every technical decision—from selecting frameworks to fine-tuning the AI models. Within three months, we delivered a robust MVP, and by six months, the platform had achieved significant traction in the HR-tech market.
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AI efficiency - CV screening 4,1x faster
Fine-tuned LLMs and NLP analysis deliver instant, context-aware candidate insights—no manual CV screening required.
Rapid Development
From initial idea to MVP in just 3 months, accelerating go-to-market strategy and validating client’s concept early.
Secure Architecture
Self-hosted, Kubernetes-based infrastructure ensures GDPR compliance, high availability, and effortless future enhancements.
Technical Expertise
Self-Hosted & Fine-Tuned LLM: We deployed a private Mistral language model, fine-tuned on in-house crafted synthetic data and ensure 100% data privacy. This reduced dependency on external APIs and cut ongoing costs.
NLP-Driven Insights: Using advanced NLP pipelines, we extract crucial candidate information, enabling “Smart Search” and “Smart Questions.” Recruiters simply type natural-language queries like “Find a candidate with 3+ years in sales and fluent Spanish,” and the system instantly surfaces the best matches.
GDPR & AI Act Compliance: By hosting the entire solution on EU-based servers and maintaining strict privacy protocols, we ensure candidate data never leaves a secure, controlled environment. The platform’s design and processes fully align with GDPR guidelines, instilling confidence in enterprise clients.
Seamless Scalability & Integration: Architected on a Kubernetes cluster, the system scales effortlessly as applicant volumes spike. We integrated a secure payment gateway (Stripe) and can easily plug into existing HR workflows with minimal friction.
The Awakast difference
End-to-End Expertise:
We didn’t just write code. Our team advised on architecture, data governance, model selection, and scaling strategies.
We have developed full project that every startup has to face with:
- Landing page
- Web application design and implementation
- Stripe subscription payments integration
- AI, NLP, ML data extraction and scoring algorithms
- Hosting and maintenance
By merging AI/ML innovation with enterprise-grade software engineering, we delivered a platform that exceeds the client’s initial vision.
Sustainable Partnership:
We continue to host, maintain, and enhance the solution. As user feedback streams in, we fine-tune features, improve performance, and ensure the product remains on the cutting edge of HR tech.
This project highlights how our Software House turns ambitious concepts into high-performing, compliant, and future-proof solutions. Simply by blending deep AI/ML expertise, a human-centric approach and rigorous technical standards.
Collaboration results
Accelerated Go-to-Market:
From an early MVP in three months to a fully featured product in six, we enabled the client to quickly validate their offering, gather feedback, and start acquiring users faster than traditional development cycles would allow.
Efficiency Gains:
What once took up to 15-20 minutes per CV now takes mere seconds. For recruitment agencies and in-house HR teams handling hundreds or thousands of applicants monthly, this translates into massive time savings—an 88% reduction in manual screening time.
Future-Ready Platform:
The flexible architecture ensures new features—like AI-driven outreach calls—can be integrated seamlessly, keeping the platform ahead of industry trends and ready to meet evolving client needs.
