I'm Ekrem Abdulkerim, a Strategic Growth Architect and Managing Director focused on the convergence of Technical SEO, Paid Performance (PPC), and SaaS Engineering. I build proprietary automation tools to drive data-led decision-making and improve client ROI, while navigating global markets with my IR background and polyglot communication skills. With a Master's in International Relations and fluency in English, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, and Polish, I lead multi-regional digital initiatives and design user-centric strategies that blend tech, analytics, and global insights.

Ekrem Abdulkerim

I'm Ekrem Abdulkerim, a Strategic Growth Architect and Managing Director focused on the convergence of Technical SEO, Paid Performance (PPC), and SaaS Engineering. I build proprietary automation tools to drive data-led decision-making and improve client ROI, while navigating global markets with my IR background and polyglot communication skills. With a Master's in International Relations and fluency in English, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, and Polish, I lead multi-regional digital initiatives and design user-centric strategies that blend tech, analytics, and global insights.

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I’m Ekrem Abdulkerim, a Strategic Growth Architect and Managing Director focused on the convergence of Technical SEO, Paid Performance (PPC), and SaaS Engineering. I build proprietary automation tools to drive data-led decision-making and improve client ROI, while navigating global markets with my IR background and polyglot communication skills.

With a Master’s in International Relations and fluency in English, Turkish, Japanese, Russian, and Polish, I lead multi-regional digital initiatives and design user-centric strategies that blend tech, analytics, and global insights.

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Experience Level

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Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Turkish
Fluent
Japanese
Advanced
Russian
Advanced
Polish
Beginner

Work Experience

Managing Director & Lead Strategist at LineUp (Digital Marketing Agency)
October 1, 2025 - Present
SaaS Development: Engineered "WorkWatch," a custom time-tracking SaaS to optimize agency internal workflows and resource transparency. Process Automation: Programmed custom Discord bots and Python integrations for automated lead notification and reporting cycles. Web Performance: Directed technical deployments using Cloudflare and Vercel, ensuring high-security architecture and 95+ Core Web Vital scores.
Growth Marketing Specialist (PPC) at Google DigiPivot
February 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025
Paid Media Management: Specialized in Google Ads campaign architecture (Search, Shopping, Display) and high-level bid management strategies. ZARA Growth Simulation: Modeled a $20M revenue expansion strategy via PMax and Demand Gen, achieving a 93/100 performance rating. Data Attribution: Mastered GA4 modeling and measurement protocols to refine conversion paths for international retail audiences.
Growth & Local SEO Consultant at Istanbul Market
July 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025
Delivered a 126% increase in organic traffic and 70% physical footfall growth through technical GMB and NAP synchronization. Leveraged multicultural demographic research to localize SEO and social media engagement strategies.
SEO Strategist (E-E-A-T & AI Focus) at OU Recordings
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Scaled record-high organic impressions via deep Google Search Console (GSC) analysis and technical content engineering. Pioneered E-E-A-T-based editorial frameworks, optimizing content for AI-driven search (SGE/LLM) and authority signals.

Education

MA in International Relations - Global Studies at University of Wrocław
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026

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Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Media & Entertainment