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In my previous life, I was a corporate slave burning hours in the finance sector. Not to mention, it also took 8 long years for me to finish my Marketing Management degree.
Quite a bummer, right?
I’m a "semi-SEO geek" who found my groove in the digital world. My SEO journey started back in 2021 during the pandemic—a time when corporate layoffs were "a thing", and I d
At the time, I was working as a Senior Language Data Analyst for Samsung Research America, contributing to the development of Bixby (Samsung’s AI technology) North America Division while immersing myself in machine learning, computational linguistics, and Natural Language Processing. It was there that my curiosity for SEO truly began.
Fast forward a bit, and I was rolling up my sleeves to put theory into practice. I built my SEO portfolio through three pro bono projects and my own dropshipping website, soaking up knowledge from hands-on work, certifications, and some incredible mentorship. That’s when I realized: there’s no turning back—SEO had officially become my calling. *Ahoo! 3x*
Certifications and Courses Completed:
1. ProVA SEO Course – Jude Requiz
2. All White Hat SEO – Angeline Licerio
3. Comprehensive SEO Course (Onsite) – Glen Dimaandal (Yes, I’m a proud student of the legendary Glen D!)
4. Technical SEO Course – Gab Valimento
5. Advanced Link Building Mastery – Kris Escano
6. ProVA Shopify Course – Marjonel Labor
SEO Conferences I’ve Attended:
I don’t just stop at courses—I stay sharp by attending industry conferences:
1. SEO Collective (Brisbane, Australia)
2. World of Search Conference (Manila, Philippines)
3. Ahrefs Evolve (Singapore)
4. Chiang Mai SEO Conference (Chiang Mai, Thailand)
5. WordCamp Asia (Manila, Philippines)
6. SEO Mastery Summit (Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam)
SEO Tools in My Arsenal:
Over the years, I’ve worked with an extensive range of tools (good thing my clients have budget for these) to support various SEO strategies:
1. Keyword Research: Ahrefs, SEMrush, Ubersuggest, Google Keyword Planner
2. Technical SEO: Screaming Frog, Sitebulb, Google Search Console
3. On-Page Optimization: Surfer SEO, Clearscope, Frase
4. Backlink Analysis & Link Building: Ahrefs, Majestic, Moz Link Explorer,
5. Rank Tracking: SERPWatcher, ProRankTracker, SE Ranking
6. Analytics: Google Analytics, Looker Studio (formerly Data Studio), Hotjar
7. E-commerce SEO: Shopify SEO Manager, Plug In SEO, Yoast for Shopify
8. Other Tools: Grammarly (content optimization), Canva (basic visuals for SEO), Slack (client communications), and
My Career Journey:
After completing three pro bono SEO projects to kickstart my portfolio, I’ve had the privilege of working with amazing companies across various industries. Here’s a snapshot of my professional experience:
1. Anytime Digital Marketing (Houston, TX) – Junior SEO Specialist (Remote)
2. Pathway Homes (Grange, QLD, Australia) – Digital Marketing Specialist (Onsite)
3. Excell Industries (Houston, TX) – SEO Specialist (Remote)
4. Mighty Line (Rocky River, OH) – SEO Manager (Remote)
5. Mercedes Benz of Arizona (Flagstaff, AZ) – SEO Consultant (Remote)
Whether it’s building strategies, analyzing data, or tinkering with technical SEO, I’m all about crafting results-driven solutions that help brands grow their online presence.
Let’s geek out over SEO together!
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