I’m a results-driven SEO specialist with 6+ years of hands-on experience boosting organic growth, app installs, and revenue for ecommerce, SaaS, and service brands across Nigeria, South Africa, UK, US, and Canada. I combine technical SEO, local optimization, content strategy, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable growth, often achieving first-page rankings and multi-year traffic wins for complex sites. Currently I’m expanding AI automation to streamline SEO workflows, support faster launches, and scale performance. I volunteer as the Senior SEO Lead at Empowered Future and enjoy building data-backed roadmaps, collaborating with developers, designers, and sales to increase qualified leads, signups, and revenue.

Obilor Joshua

I’m a results-driven SEO specialist with 6+ years of hands-on experience boosting organic growth, app installs, and revenue for ecommerce, SaaS, and service brands across Nigeria, South Africa, UK, US, and Canada. I combine technical SEO, local optimization, content strategy, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable growth, often achieving first-page rankings and multi-year traffic wins for complex sites. Currently I’m expanding AI automation to streamline SEO workflows, support faster launches, and scale performance. I volunteer as the Senior SEO Lead at Empowered Future and enjoy building data-backed roadmaps, collaborating with developers, designers, and sales to increase qualified leads, signups, and revenue.

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I’m a results-driven SEO specialist with 6+ years of hands-on experience boosting organic growth, app installs, and revenue for ecommerce, SaaS, and service brands across Nigeria, South Africa, UK, US, and Canada. I combine technical SEO, local optimization, content strategy, and cross-functional leadership to deliver measurable growth, often achieving first-page rankings and multi-year traffic wins for complex sites.

Currently I’m expanding AI automation to streamline SEO workflows, support faster launches, and scale performance. I volunteer as the Senior SEO Lead at Empowered Future and enjoy building data-backed roadmaps, collaborating with developers, designers, and sales to increase qualified leads, signups, and revenue.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Volunteer Lead SEO Specialist at Empowered Future
November 1, 2025 - Present
Volunteering as the Senior SEO Specialist Lead, optimizing infrastructure and driving SEO initiatives with the team (5 hours per week) to support community service goals.
SEO Specialist at ExamCrush (SaaS)
July 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Achieved first-page Google rankings for targeted topics within 30 days of zero organic presence in Nigeria; contributed to 23% growth in web app installations; 340% increase in organic sessions from US/Canada; improved keyword positions and implemented schema/rich snippets; collaborated with Next.js team on technical SEO foundations; delivered weekly performance reports.
International SEO Consultant (Contract) at Lotusbrain Studio & Entirely Bathrooms
April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Optimized local/technical SEO, created Glasgow/Edinburgh-targeted content, built 200+ directory listings, improved UK visibility, reduced bounce rate through UX-focused localization.
SEO / Digital Marketing Lead & Project Manager at Fulcrum Operations
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025
Led SEO and digital strategy across multiple brands; managed end-to-end launches (Concierge234.ng, Digibizop.com); built a unified content calendar; owned daily content QA and calendar updates; achieved first-page rankings and significant growth in organic impressions and qualified leads.
Digital Marketing Lead / SEO Specialist at Kamsiparts Automotive Limited
July 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Owned digital marketing assets; integrated SEO with content and email marketing; grew subscriber base by ~60% and uplifted sales conversions by ~40%; collaborated with sales and design teams to maintain brand presence.
Google Ads Specialist / Laboratory Head at BlockMec Technology (SaaS)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Managed Google/Meta Ads for app installs; explored cost-effective, intent-driven keywords; supported 3 product launches with YouTube SEO campaigns; conducted QA and cross-functional product launches with development teams.
Social Media Manager at Sir Ejike Asiegbu (Former Nollywood President)
January 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
Built an online community during COVID-19, organized weekly Live Q&A sessions on mental health and industry insights; developed a balanced content calendar.
Freelance SEO & Ads Specialist at Freelance / Various Contracts
January 1, 2020 - Present
Optimized YouTube channels for 10+ creators (Voice SEO, titles, descriptions, keywords); ran Facebook/Google App Install Ads with notable cases (e.g., DeGameTv: 31 installs for $10 using low-competition keywords).
Social Media & Email Marketing Executive at D-Man Global Innovations
June 1, 2017 - October 1, 2020
Launched Meta Ads placements, audience segmentation, and automated email workflows; built a foundation for digital marketing funnel optimization.

Education

Higher National Diploma (HND) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering at Federal Polytechnic Nekede, Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026
High School Diploma (S.S.C.E) at Trinity Technical Secondary School, Rivers State, Nigeria
January 11, 2030 - February 10, 2026

Qualifications

International SEO Certification – SEMrush
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Technical SEO Specialist – BlueRay & Alison.com, Udemy
January 1, 2024 - February 10, 2026
Certified Digital Marketer – Fate Foundation Lagos
January 1, 2021 - February 10, 2026
Project Manager Certification – Udemy
January 1, 2025 - February 10, 2026
Quality Assurance Certification – Alison
January 1, 2024 - February 10, 2026
IT Support Specialist – Coursera
January 1, 2024 - February 10, 2026
Certified Information Security Administrator – Virtually Testing Foundation
January 1, 2022 - February 10, 2026
Introduction to Critical Infrastructure Protection – OPSWAT
January 1, 2022 - February 10, 2026
n8n AI Automation | Udemy
January 1, 2026 - February 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services