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Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives. I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.…Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives. I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.

Ijaz Shaikh

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Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives. I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.…Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives. I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.

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Hi, I’m Ijaz Shaikh, a senior SEO professional with 15+ years of experience building and leading integrated SEO strategies for global brands. I’ve partnered with more than 100 brands, including KPMG Canada, Hudson Bay, IKO, Wajax, Samsung, and Allianz Insurance, helping them grow their customer base and increase business volume by over 50%. I thrive on collaborating with cross-functional teams to translate insights into impactful growth initiatives.

I excel in AI-led SEO, programmatic content, local search, and funnel analytics to improve ROI (often 1:5 or better). I enjoy shaping a strong online brand presence for both multinational corporations and innovative startups, using data-driven approaches to drive demand, visibility, and sustainable growth.

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Work Experience

SEO Consultant at View Engine

July 1, 2025 - Present

Led client communication and end-to-end SEO strategy for U.S. brands, collaborating with developers and content teams to drive growth. Drove AI-enabled initiatives and programmatic content; oversaw migrations and local search optimization.

Sr. SEO Manager at Central Station

February 1, 2021 - June 1, 2025

Managed a $7M portfolio and a five-person SEO/content team; delivered SEO and AI strategies for 10+ brands (KPMG Canada, Canada Goose, Wajax, IKO, etc.). Conducted audits across 50+ brands and achieved 60,000+ keyword rankings for IKO (60% on first page). Led AI Overview plans increasing impressions and traffic.

Digital Marketing Specialist at HearingLife & Hearing Solutions

July 1, 2019 - December 1, 2020

Led digital marketing strategy with a $3.2M budget; achieved 85% share of voice and 1:5 ROI. Drove SEO, paid, owned, and earned media to lift digital revenue by 50%+, and boosted traffic 35% QoQ through targeted keyword and content initiatives.

Digital Account Director at Cheil Worldwide

December 1, 2015 - March 1, 2019

Led a 9-person team with a $5M P&L, delivering end-to-end digital campaigns for Samsung, Jet Airways, Abbott, and Glenmark. Launched Jet Airways’ digital-first campaign ‘Get More,’ boosting direct ticket sales by 21%.

Digital Account Manager at Grey Worldwide

May 1, 2010 - March 1, 2015

Managed a two-person team and a $1M P&L, delivering digital campaigns for Volkswagen, Allianz, and Star Network. Executed India’s first Twitter campaign for Volkswagen ‘#Anything4Jetta,’ increasing inquiries by 25% over traditional media.