Portfolio · 2025

Takudzwa
Mbano

SEO & Content Lead  ·  Digital Creator  ·  Web Developer

Creative and technically minded professional with hands-on experience across content strategy, SEO, web development, and AI/ML. I write clearly, think in systems, and understand how digital content earns authority — from keyword research to backlink building.

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Takudzwa Mbano
01 About

The mind
behind the work

Based in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, I am a Computer Applications graduate specialising in AI and Machine Learning. I earned that degree on an international scholarship — testament to both academic rigour and the drive to operate at the highest levels.

My work sits at the intersection of content and code. Whether I am architecting an SEO strategy, building a client website from the ground up, or training a machine learning model, I bring the same discipline: clarity of thought, precision of execution, and an obsession with measurable results.

I am drawn to early-stage, async-first environments where I can own the full content engine end-to-end — and where building something definitive actually matters.

2+
Years Freelancing
C1
English — Native Level
5+
Certifications
GMT+2
Remote · Async-First
02 Skills

What I bring

Content & SEO
  • Long-form articles, tutorials, product comparisons
  • Keyword research & on-page optimisation
  • Content briefs & performance tracking
  • Link building & outreach strategy
  • Social media strategy — Instagram, X, LinkedIn
  • Native-level English copywriting
Design & Creative
  • Canva — brand assets & social visuals
  • Figma — UI/UX layout design
  • Short-form video & visual storytelling
  • Thumbnail & multimedia production
  • Brand identity & digital asset creation
Development & AI
  • HTML, CSS — responsive web design
  • Python & Flask — web apps & automation
  • Java — object-oriented programming
  • TensorFlow, scikit-learn, NLTK
  • API development & data pipelines
  • Git, GitHub, Linux, VS Code
03 Experience

Where I have worked

Jul 2025 — Present
Freelance Web Developer & Digital Content Creator
Self-Employed · Zimbabwe
  • Build and launch websites and web apps from concept to deployment for clients in Zimbabwe
  • Create branded content, social media graphics, and digital assets using Canva and Figma
  • Manage client social media presence — content planning, copywriting, scheduling, and analytics
  • Deliver SEO-informed content strategy including keyword research and on-page optimisation
Aug 2024
AI/ML Intern
Internshala · Remote
  • Analysed structured datasets and built predictive ML models using TensorFlow and scikit-learn
  • Translated model outputs into clear, actionable insights for performance evaluation
  • Improved model accuracy through data preprocessing, tuning, and iterative testing
Jun 2024
Python Development Intern
Let's Grow More · Remote
  • Built Python-based automation tools and software solutions in a project-based environment
  • Applied debugging, structured coding, and Git version control in a collaborative remote setting
Jan 2022 — Jul 2022
Shop Assistant
PA Bookshop · Bulawayo
  • Managed inventory, customer service, and daily operations in a fast-paced retail environment
  • Developed strong communication, reliability, and organisational skills
04 Projects

Selected work

01 / Web Application
Swae Pictures
A full web presence for a photography and creative media brand. Designed and developed to showcase visual work with a clean, editorial aesthetic — built for performance and brand impact.
Web Development UI Design Branding
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02 / Educational Platform
Fun Learning Academy
A client website for an educational institution in Zimbabwe. Delivered the full stack — design, development, content strategy, and SEO groundwork — from initial brief through to launch.
Full Stack SEO Content Strategy
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03 / Fintech · Brand Identity
Finkinetics
A financial technology web presence built with a focus on trust, clarity, and conversion. Handled design direction, development, and digital content to position the brand credibly in a competitive space.
Fintech Web Design Development
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04 / Design Studio
Hixe Designs
A design portfolio and studio showcase site. Built to present creative work with precision — every layout decision deliberate, every visual choice purposeful. Hosted on GitHub Pages.
Portfolio Visual Design GitHub Pages
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05 / AI · Capstone
AI-Powered Healthcare Chatbot
Designed an NLP-based chatbot to handle real-world healthcare queries using Python and NLTK. Mapped user inputs to structured intents and improved response accuracy through iterative testing. Demonstrates the ability to translate complex user needs into functional, user-focused digital products — and an understanding of how LLMs surface and process information at a practical level.
Python NLTK NLP Machine Learning Capstone
05 Education

Academic foundation

Bachelor of Computer Applications — AI & Machine Learning
MM(DU), Mullana, India
2022 — 2024
  • Graduated with Distinction
  • India International Scholarship Recipient (2021)
  • Capstone: AI-Powered Healthcare Chatbot
A-Level & O-Level
Gifford High School, Bulawayo
2016 — 2021
  • Bulawayo City Council Municipal Scholarship Recipient (2019)
  • President, Digital Media Society
  • Vice President, Library; Team Leader
06 Certifications

Credentials & training

Python Programming
FreeCodeCamp
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning
Internshala
Diploma in Networking
Alison
Networking Devices & Initial Configuration
Cisco
Network Technician Career Path
Cisco
English — C1 Advanced
Native Level Proficiency
Available Immediately · Remote · Async-First

Let's build
something exceptional

Open to full-time remote roles, freelance contracts, and consulting engagements. I align with European time zones (GMT+2) and thrive in async-first teams.

Email mbanotakudzwa2001@gmail.com Phone +263 714 913 385 LinkedIn linkedin.com/in/takudzwa-mbano18836a263 Facebook facebook.com/takudzwa.mbano.58
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