Hi, I’m Tiago Barros, a digital strategist specializing in technical SEO, GEO, and multilingual content strategy. I’ve built the European Central Bank’s GEO framework from scratch and deployed it across 24 official EU languages, driving data-informed decisions and measurable business outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments, translating complex editorial, engineering, and IT requirements into scalable, performance-focused plans that boost visibility and engagement.

Tiago Barros

Hi, I’m Tiago Barros, a digital strategist specializing in technical SEO, GEO, and multilingual content strategy. I’ve built the European Central Bank’s GEO framework from scratch and deployed it across 24 official EU languages, driving data-informed decisions and measurable business outcomes. I thrive in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments, translating complex editorial, engineering, and IT requirements into scalable, performance-focused plans that boost visibility and engagement.

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Hi, I’m Tiago Barros, a digital strategist specializing in technical SEO, GEO, and multilingual content strategy. I’ve built the European Central Bank’s GEO framework from scratch and deployed it across 24 official EU languages, driving data-informed decisions and measurable business outcomes.

I thrive in fast-paced, multi-stakeholder environments, translating complex editorial, engineering, and IT requirements into scalable, performance-focused plans that boost visibility and engagement.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
Dutch
Beginner
German
Beginner

Work Experience

Digital Strategy & SEO Specialist at First Advertising
November 1, 2025 - Present
Manage SEO, GEO, and content strategy across a multi-industry client portfolio, including First National Bank; lead technical audits, metadata improvements, internal linking restructuring, and on-page optimization; build GA4 dashboards and data visualizations; automate reporting workflows, reducing manual processing time.
GEO & Digital Content Strategist at European Central Bank
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025
Built ECB's first Generative AI Optimisation (GEO) framework from scratch, deploying it across three institutional domains and 24 official EU languages; authored academic research on methodology; translated complex regulatory topics into accessible policy content and AI-generated responses.
Freelance Digital Strategy & SEO Consultant at Remote
November 1, 2020 - June 30, 2024
Delivered end-to-end SEO, content, and digital strategy for clients across diverse industries; managed technical audits, content production, and performance reporting; built and maintained GA4 and Google Search Console dashboards; provided client-ready optimization roadmaps.

Education

Master of Marketing (magna cum laude) at Católica Porto Business School
October 1, 2024 - June 29, 2026
Bachelor of Commerce with Honours, Marketing at University of the Witwatersrand
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Qualifications

Technical SEO and AI Search Essentials
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Ahrefs Marketing Platform Certificate
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Google Analytics 4, Conversion Rate Optimization
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Email Marketing & Lead Management
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026
Certified Digital Marketing Associate
January 11, 2030 - June 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment