# Ilias Sami — Strategic AEO & GEO Architect

Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, my journey into technology began in 2011 with a self-taught drive that evolved into a global SEO consultancy. Operating as a ghost partner, I protect agency NDAs while delivering enterprise-grade semantic SEO, topical mapping, and LLM optimization for clients across Canada, DRC, Dhaka, Dubai, Malaysia, and beyond.

## Professional summary
Results-driven SEO Strategist with 5+ years of specialized experience delivering measurable organic growth through advanced semantic SEO methodologies and topical authority development. Top-Rated Freelancer on leading platforms, managing 100+ client projects with documented success. Founded and scaled a White Label SEO business and a four-figure writing agency serving clients across North America, Europe, and Asia.

## Selected engagements
- **White Label SEO & Writing Agency** (Remote / Global) — Founder & Strategic SEO Consultant
- **The Run Digital** (Quebec, Canada) — White Label SEO Partner
- **Election-Net** (Democratic Republic of the Congo) — Lead SEO Consultant
- **Brandylane** (Dubai, UAE & Dhaka, Bangladesh) — Ghost SEO Partner
- **DigiLeads** (Germany (Remote)) — Technical SEO Consultant
- **Legiit & Fiverr** (Remote / Global) — Top-Rated SEO Freelancer

## Education
- **Presidency University, Bangladesh** — Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) (2025 – 2029 (4th Semester, Ongoing))
- **Dhaka Polytechnic Institute** — Diploma in Computer Science & Technology (CST) (2020 – 2024)
- **Creative IT Institute** — Professional Digital Marketing & SEO (Completed)

## Certifications
- Google Search Console Fundamentals — Google, 2024
- Advanced Technical SEO Certification — SEMrush Academy, 2024
- Google Analytics 4 Certification — Google, 2023
- Advanced Content Optimization — Surfer SEO, 2023
- Schema.org Implementation Specialist — Schema App, 2023
- HubSpot Content Marketing Certification — HubSpot Academy, 2023
- Local SEO Fundamentals Certification — BrightLocal, 2023
- Ahrefs Certified Professional — Ahrefs Academy, 2022
- SEO Fundamentals Certification — SEMrush Academy, 2022
- Google Digital Marketing Certification — Google, 2021

## Languages
- Bengali (Bangla) (Native)
- English (Professional)
- Hindi (Fluent)
- Urdu (Conversational)

## Community & philanthropy
Co-founder, We Do Charity Foundation (since October 2024) — A community initiative based on three pillars: providing winter relief to underprivileged communities, educational workshops focused on digital skills development for youth, and connecting resources with those in need across Bangladesh.

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