EHTASHAM AFZAL

As a proactive and results-driven SEO Executive with six years of experience in marketing and leadership, excited to bring unparalleled expertise. Putting special emphasis on helping diverse clientele has enabled me to effectively increase organic reach and client digital profile, resulting in sustained growth for the companies I've worked with.

• Earned notable mention in top tech publications, such as TechCrunch and WSJ (Wall Street Journal), by effectively building and engaging communities.
• Organized a successful CTO-con Podcast series, featuring CTOs from top tech companies, and facilitated informative discussions.
• Launched two major products, Remotebase and Talently.ai, on the Product Hunt platform, resulting in one product being ranked as the "Product of the Day" and the other product being ranked as the second best product.
• Achieved a significant year-over-year (YoY) organic traffic growth of 158% in the highly competitive UK accounting and finance industry, specifically in the Your Money or Your Life (YMYL) niche.
• Increased the number of commercially-intent ranking keywords by 63%, thus driving more targeted traffic to the website.
• Boosted email open rates by 26% by introducing AI-based email marketing strategies, which successfully improved email engagement and conversion rates.
• Resolved product issues and increased the engagement rate by 31% through consumer A/B testing, which helped identify and optimize user experience.
• Effectively supervised a team of 11 staff members, providing leadership, guidance, and motivation to help them achieve their goals.
• Achieved a remarkable 67% boost in website loading speed by completing various website optimization tasks, such as reducing Time To First Byte (TTFB) and server response time, with exceptional accuracy and efficiency.
• Collaborated with a team of 26 individuals in the development of Talently.ai, utilizing strong communication and leadership skills to facilitate progress and ensure success.
• Conducted in-depth ASO for SaaS based Product( Talently.ai), resulting in improved search engine rankings, increased organic traffic, and higher conversion rates.
• Developed automated organic SEO reporting dashboards using Google Data Studio, Klipfolio, and Power BI to provide real-time insights and performance metrics for multiple client accounts.

Introduction to search Engine Optimization, Coursera

• Analytical: Ability to gather, process, analyze, and interpret data to make informed decisions and solve complex problems.
• Creative thinking: Bringing innovative and outside-the-box solutions and Technologies to enhance SEO strategies.
• Flexibility: Adapting to changes in the industry, client needs, and market trends.
• Project Management: Ability to manage projects, resources, and timelines effectively to meet objectives and deliver high-quality work.
• Passionate: Demonstrated enthusiasm and dedication to the field of SEO, staying up-to-date with new trends and advancements.
• Excellent written English: Strong verbal and written Interpersonal communication skills to create and present reports, presentations, and proposals to clients and stakeholders.