I am Ashish Dhade, a Senior Manager at HDFC Life in Mumbai, with over 14 years of experience driving organic growth through data-driven SEO, AEO, and GEO strategies. I excel at scaling B2C and marketplace platforms and have delivered measurable traffic, leads, and revenue gains through technical SEO, site architecture optimizations, and Core Web Vitals enhancements. I lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Content to align organic growth initiatives with business strategy, foster collaboration, and translate insights into action. I am passionate about AI-driven search visibility, analytics, and continuous learning that boosts visibility, lead generation, and ARR impact.

Ashish Vijayrao Dhade

I am Ashish Dhade, a Senior Manager at HDFC Life in Mumbai, with over 14 years of experience driving organic growth through data-driven SEO, AEO, and GEO strategies. I excel at scaling B2C and marketplace platforms and have delivered measurable traffic, leads, and revenue gains through technical SEO, site architecture optimizations, and Core Web Vitals enhancements. I lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Content to align organic growth initiatives with business strategy, foster collaboration, and translate insights into action. I am passionate about AI-driven search visibility, analytics, and continuous learning that boosts visibility, lead generation, and ARR impact.

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I am Ashish Dhade, a Senior Manager at HDFC Life in Mumbai, with over 14 years of experience driving organic growth through data-driven SEO, AEO, and GEO strategies. I excel at scaling B2C and marketplace platforms and have delivered measurable traffic, leads, and revenue gains through technical SEO, site architecture optimizations, and Core Web Vitals enhancements.

I lead cross-functional teams across Product, Engineering, and Content to align organic growth initiatives with business strategy, foster collaboration, and translate insights into action. I am passionate about AI-driven search visibility, analytics, and continuous learning that boosts visibility, lead generation, and ARR impact.

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Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced
Marathi (Marāṭhī)
Advanced

Work Experience

Senior Manager at HDFC Life
September 1, 2024 - Present
Defined SEO KPIs and growth roadmap aligned with business objectives; led end-to-end SEO initiatives (on-page, off-page, and technical); achieved 85% traffic growth, 45% leads, and 36% revenue uplift; leveraged AI-enabled SEO approaches (AEO and GEO) to capture AI SERP visibility; mentored content teams and coordinated cross-functional efforts across Product, Engineering, and Marketing.
SEO Lead at Powerweave Software Services Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Reviewed and optimized client sites for keyword targeting and site architecture; developed dynamic SEO strategies; integrated marketing plans with brand campaigns; conducted audits and data-driven analyses to maximize ROI; managed budgets and led link-building initiatives; collaborated with editorial and marketing teams to drive SEO in content creation and programming.
Sr. SEO Executive at Maxval Technologies Pvt Ltd
September 1, 2014 - September 1, 2021
Conducted site audits, developed SEO strategies, monitored keyword performance, and produced SEO reports; collaborated with technical and editorial teams to implement best practices; led link-building and content optimization; resolved technical issues (canonicals, redirects, sitemaps) and supported clients in improving SEO ROI.
Sr. SEO Executive at Master Computech Pvt Ltd
December 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Built and executed SEO strategies, analyzed performance, and recommended optimization opportunities; performed competitor analysis; coordinated with development and content teams to implement SEO best practices and improve SERP rankings.
SEO Executive at Afybiz Incorporation
June 1, 2011 - November 1, 2013
Created overall SEO strategy, analyzed competitors, developed link-building plans, and tracked performance; contributed to content and marketing optimization; supported advertising campaigns and conversions through SEO.

Education

Leadership Program: Business Management at HARAPPA Education Institute
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Master of Science: M.C.A at YMT College Management - Mumbai
August 1, 2008 - March 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science: B.C.A at Ranibai Agnihotri Institute of CS & IT - Wardha
June 1, 2004 - March 1, 2008
H.S.C.: Science at Model High School - Arvi
June 1, 2002 - February 1, 2004
S.S.C: Science at Kannamwar Vidyalaya - Arvi
June 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002
Leadership Program: Business Management at HARAPPA Education Institute, Okhla Industrial Estate, New Delhi, India
March 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023
Master of Science: M.C.A at YMT College Management, Mumbai
August 1, 2008 - March 1, 2013
Bachelor of Science: B.C.A at Ranibai Agnihotri Institute of CS & IT, Wardha
June 1, 2004 - March 1, 2008
H.S.C.: Science Education at Model High School, Arvi
June 1, 2002 - February 1, 2004
S.S.C: Science Education at Kannamwar Vidyalaya, Arvi
June 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002

Qualifications

HP e-Certification: Social Media Marketing
November 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Google Certification: Mobile App Analytics
December 1, 2014 - December 22, 2025
Google Certification: Google Tag Manager
July 1, 2015 - December 22, 2025
LinkedIn Certification: Search Engine Optimization
February 1, 2021 - December 22, 2025
Harappa Certification: Leadership Program - 6 Months
December 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Hubspot CRM Training
February 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Mail Chimp Training
June 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
ChatGPT4 and Plugin Training
August 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
The Reality of Being a First-time Manager
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager
May 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Taking Action to Empower Employees
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Leading by Motivating
May 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Running Meetings in Better Directions
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Reaching Customers Digitally
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Effective Digital Community Management
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Helping Customers Find You
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Understanding Approaches to Social Media Communication
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Managing Your Corporate Reputation Online
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation: Stakeholder Engagement
June 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation: Defining Opportunities
June 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
HP e-Certification: Social Media Marketing
November 1, 2013 - December 22, 2025
Google Certification: Mobile App Analytics
December 1, 2014 - December 22, 2025
Google Certification: Google Tag Manager
July 1, 2015 - December 22, 2025
LinkedIn Certification: Search Engine Optimization
February 1, 2021 - December 22, 2025
Harappa Certification: Leadership Program - 6 Months
December 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Hubspot CRM Training
February 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Mail Chimp Training
June 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
ChatGPT4 and Plugin Training
August 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
The Reality of Being a First-time Manager
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Facing Challenges as a First-time Manager
May 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Taking Action to Empower Employees
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Leading by Motivating
May 1, 2025 - December 22, 2025
Running Meetings in Better Directions
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Reaching Customers Digitally
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Effective Digital Community Management
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Helping Customers Find You
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Understanding Approaches to Social Media Communication
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Managing Your Corporate Reputation Online
May 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation: Stakeholder Engagement
June 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Design Thinking for Innovation: Defining Opportunities
June 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education