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Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
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Aqib Tareen

Aqib Tareen

Athlone

Summary

Strategic and results-oriented SEO and Cloud Solutions Expert with over six years of proven success in scaling search visibility, driving conversions, and architecting enterprise-grade cloud environments. Having led campaigns for over 200 brands globally and across India, I specialize in technical SEO, cloud deployment, and performance marketing—bringing engineering precision to digital strategy. I’ve successfully ranked hundreds of keywords on Google Page 1, implemented robust Google Workspace environments, and deployed secure cloud infrastructure on GCP and Azure. Currently working on high-impact freelance projects and WooCommerce sites, I thrive at the intersection of marketing, technology, and automation.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SEO & Cloud Consultant

Freelance
05.2025 - Current
  • Delivered full-stack SEO and cloud consultation for e-commerce, real estate, and SaaS startups.
  • Successfully completed 25+ WooCommerce SEO builds and improved search visibility and checkout performance.
  • Set up GCP infrastructure, managed CI/CD pipelines, deployed Mail Routing, and DNS policies for global clients.
  • Collaborated with clients to assess existing IT infrastructure and recommend enhancements.
  • Designed cloud solutions tailored to client needs and business requirements.
  • Managed project timelines and deliverables ensuring alignment with client objectives.

SEO Lead

Websolved
01.2020 - 02.2025
  • Spearheaded SEO strategy for 150+ international clients, including e-commerce and SaaS firms.
  • Optimized and ranked multilingual websites including Dubai-based client “Ababil” in 7 languages for niche keyword categories.
  • Increased rankings across competitive niches, optimized crawl budgets, and built high-quality backlinks.
  • Led a team of 8 SEO analysts, copywriters, and outreach experts—achieving over 300 keyword #1 rankings.
  • Architected GCP backup workflows and Workspace IAM solutions using Terraform and Docker containers.
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.

SEO Lead

Magnum Packaging Solutions
04.2024 - 12.2024
  • Engineered comprehensive SEO campaigns targeting B2B verticals in packaging & industrial niches.
  • Increased domain authority exponentially and indexed 5k+ new pages via internal linking & schema.
  • Designed and maintained Google Workspace security and GCP resource identity access for distributed teams.

Performance Marketing Specialist

8 Bit Studios
07.2023 - 11.2023
  • Led performance marketing efforts for both real estate and D2C clients across Meta and Google platforms.
  • Designed ad funnels, conducted A/B testing, and optimized cost-per-lead to achieve 3.2x ROI.
  • Collaborated with creative and analytics teams to align ad copy, visuals, and landing pages for high CTR.
  • Used Looker Studio to analyze GA4 metrics, segment audiences, and retarget based on behavior patterns.
  • Analyzed performance data to drive informed decision-making and strategic initiatives.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities in processes.

SEO Manager and Cloud consultant

Epic Hosting
06.2022 - 05.2023
  • Conducted 40+ SEO audits, resolving crawl issues, boosting TTFB, and optimizing page load time by 50%.
  • Managed GCP resources and cPanel integrations for server-side rendering and hosting performance.
  • Implemented Docker-based deployment environments, firewall rules, and identity policy on Google Cloud.
  • Collaborated with content teams to optimize on-page elements for search engines.
  • Trained junior team members on best practices for search engine optimization techniques.
  • Implemented link-building campaigns to improve domain authority and search ranking.

SEO Strategist

The Legal Alpha
03.2021 - 01.2022
  • Increased DR exponentially using focused backlink outreach and technical audits.
  • Migrated the firm to Google Workspace and configured mail flow, compliance layers, and security protocols.
  • Optimized site speed and core web vitals using cloud-based caching and DNS performance tuning.
  • Analyzed competitor strategies to inform positioning and service offerings.
  • Analyzed industry trends and identified opportunities for business growth.
  • Created presentations to showcase strategy results, insights, and recommendations.

Digital Marketing Manager and Cloud Consultant

Lineage Host
02.2020 - 10.2020
  • Ranked over 75+ keywords to page 1 for hosting and SaaS brands through in-depth keyword analysis.
  • Migrated client operations to Google Workspace, set up IAM roles, automated DNS routing, and enforced security policies.
  • Analyzed client requirements to design tailored cloud architectures.
  • Managed GCP server configurations and cloud cost optimization for high-performance hosting.
  • Developed digital marketing strategies for diverse client campaigns.
  • Created compelling content for websites and blogs to attract target audiences.

SEO & Ads Consultant

Big Bricks
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Developed location-based Google Ads campaigns to boost regional traffic by 400%.
  • Implemented technical SEO fixes and enhanced internal linking to improve crawl depth.
  • Deployed Google Workspace with 100+ user migrations, custom domain aliasing, and MX route planning.

Education

Master of Technology - MTech - Master of Science in Software Engineering

Technological University of The Shannon, Athlone
Athlone
05-2025

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Cloud Computing - Cloud Computing

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY
Chandigarh
07-2023

Diploma Computer Science Engineering - Computer Science

Chandigarh University
Chandigarh
08-2020

High School Diploma -

Harvest International School
Ludhiana
04-2016

Skills

Technical expertise

  • SEO strategies
  • On-page and off-page SEO
  • Keyword research and backlinking
  • Google Search Console and GA4
  • SEMrush and Ahrefs
  • A/B testing and funnel optimization
  • Cloud platforms and DevOps
  • Google Cloud Platform and Microsoft Azure
  • Docker and Terraform
  • CI/CD pipelines and DNS management
  • Web development tools
  • WordPress and WooCommerce
  • Shopify and cPanel
  • HTML/CSS and JS basics
  • Analytics tools
  • Google Analytics and Data Studio
  • Traffic monitoring and conversion tracking
  • Soft skills in leadership
  • Client communication and remote team management

Certification

  • Certificate of Completion Stock Market Using AI Workshop
  • Certificate of Completion Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • CS301: Computer Architecture
  • CS101: Introduction to Computer Science I
  • CS102: Elementary Data Structures
  • ESL001: Elementary English as a Second Language
  • PRDV003: Word Processing
  • Smart Professional Digital Marketing Certificate
  • Certificate of Training on Machine Learning
  • Six Week Industrial Training in NetworkingCertificate for Completion of CPP Training
  • Certificate for Completion of PHP and MySQL Training
  • Object Oriented Programming using C++
  • Programming Fundamentals using C Language

Accomplishments

  • Ranked 300+ high-intent keywords on Google Page 1 across sectors including SaaS, e-commerce, real estate, and multilingual businesses.
  • Worked with 200+ Indian and international brands, delivering results in SEO, Google Ads, Meta Ads, and cloud integration.
  • Increased website authority and organic traffic exponentially using tailored backlinking, site speed optimization, and schema implementation.
  • Optimized and scaled 25+ WooCommerce websites, improving product visibility, traffic flow, and checkout conversion rates.
  • Successfully managed and deployed Google Workspace and cloud solutions (IAM, MX routing, data migration) for mid- to large-scale teams.
  • Engineered cloud infrastructure using Google Cloud Platform and Azure, implementing CI/CD, Docker, and Terraform for secure deployment.
  • Led and mentored SEO teams at Websolved, Epic Hosting, and Legal Alpha, building internal SOPs, keyword strategies, and reporting systems.
  • Delivered multilingual SEO success for Dubai-based client “Ababil,” ranking their 7-language website for top-performing regional keywords.
  • Executed ROI-positive Google and Meta Ads campaigns, including a regional campaign for Big Bricks that significantly boosted property leads.
  • Completed 14+ certifications in SEO, cloud computing, programming, and digital marketing from institutions like IBM, Saylor, IIT Bombay, and Aptech.
  • Presented academic research using LSTM-Attention modeling to reconstruct 2-minute stock prices from hourly data, highlighting market pattern limitations.

Affiliations

  • Elected Class Representative during Master’s program; part of the Student Board overseeing academic events, student welfare, and campus coordination.
  • Passionate chess player with an analytical mindset that complements strategic SEO and cloud problem-solving.
  • Enthusiast of diverse music genres, often using it to fuel creativity during campaigns and deep work.
  • Avid reader, one of my favorite books is The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho, which inspires my journey of purpose-driven professional growth.

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

SEO & Cloud Consultant

Freelance
05.2025 - Current

SEO Lead

Magnum Packaging Solutions
04.2024 - 12.2024

Performance Marketing Specialist

8 Bit Studios
07.2023 - 11.2023

SEO Manager and Cloud consultant

Epic Hosting
06.2022 - 05.2023

SEO Strategist

The Legal Alpha
03.2021 - 01.2022

Digital Marketing Manager and Cloud Consultant

Lineage Host
02.2020 - 10.2020

SEO Lead

Websolved
01.2020 - 02.2025

SEO & Ads Consultant

Big Bricks
01.2018 - 12.2019

Master of Technology - MTech - Master of Science in Software Engineering

Technological University of The Shannon, Athlone

Bachelor of Engineering - BE, Cloud Computing - Cloud Computing

CHANDIGARH UNIVERSITY

Diploma Computer Science Engineering - Computer Science

Chandigarh University

High School Diploma -

Harvest International School
Aqib Tareen