Sahil Maharaj

Position: Jellyfish
Categories: IndabaSA

Director of SEO and Technology Solutions

Sahil Maharaj is an AI Engineer and Senior Director of Digital & Technology Solutions at Jellyfish, where he leads AI strategy, SEO innovation, and advanced technical marketing initiatives across SSA, MENA, EMEA, and APAC. With over 13 years of experience, he blends software engineering expertise with strategic digital leadership, guiding cross-functional teams across South Africa, India, the UAE, Israel, and Australia to deliver high-impact solutions for global brands. Sahil is known for translating complex AI and technology concepts into commercially viable, results-driven strategies, driving measurable ROI, client retention, and regional growth. He previously established and scaled Jellyfish’s SEO and Technology Solutions capability in Dubai, building operational frameworks and embedding cutting-edge digital practices in the region. A Certified AI Practitioner with credentials from IBM and an alumnus of the University of KwaZulu-Natal, Sahil is passionate about responsible AI adoption, product innovation, and building custom tools that merge generative AI, front-end engineering, and data-driven marketing to shape the future of digital transformation.