Personal Info

"Dr BennyT" is my online identity ~ a family nickname, not an academic title.

Benedictus Makuyana ~ Web Developer from Zimbabwe
  • My Name : Benedictus Makuyana
  • Based In : Kariba, Zimbabwe
  • Age : 18
  • Availability : Open to Freelance & Internships
  • Focus : Web Dev & AI
  • Status : Incoming BTech CS
  • Email : d***.b***@gmail.com
  • Languages : Shona, English, Chinese
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10+

Projects Completed

2020

Coding Since

5+

Frameworks Mastered

100%

Projects Delivered On-Time

My Story

I'm Benedictus Tawananyasha Makuyana, a 18-year-old developer from Kariba, Zimbabwe. My online name is Dr BennyT ~ a nickname given to me by family since birth, because they always believed I'd become a doctor of some kind one day. I am currently working on making that true, in the field I'm most passionate and talented.

I discovered coding during the Covid-19 lockdown, when most other options dried up. I was watching Game Shakers on TV and something in that show sparked a thought: I could build something like that. So I started. I had a mentor who led me to begin C, C++ then eventually, HTML, CSS, then JavaScript. From then on I was completely self-directed ~ just a browser, YouTube, and a lot of curiosity.

I explored platforms like IBM's learning tracks, built real projects, joined collaborative efforts with fellow Zimbabwean youth builders, and participated in hackathons. I partnered with people like Laston Misiya on youth and innovation projects ~ gaining real-world experience in teamwork, deadlines, and delivering something that not only works but solves a problem.

In November 2025 I completed my AS & A Levels. In August 2026, I begin BTech Computer Science at Harare Institute of Technology. My focus going forward is AI, automation, and software that genuinely helps people ~ not just demos, but things that are actually used continually.

I'm not pretending to be further along than I am. But I'm serious, I deliver, and I'm just getting started.

My Skills

90%

HTML & CSS

80%

JavaScript

65%

Python

70%

UI / UX Design

75%

Web Design

60%

Graphic Design

55%

AI & Automation

85%

Problem Solving

Learning & Education

  • 2020 ~ The Spark

    Self-Directed Foundations Independent

    Started coding during the Covid-19 lockdown, inspired by Game Shakers. Mastered HTML, CSS, and JavaScript with no formal instruction ~ just a browser and a drive to build.

  • 2022 ~ Present

    Applied Learning & Hackathons Zimbabwe Youth Tech

    Transitioned from tutorials to real teamwork. Participated in local hackathons and partnered with fellow youth builders (like Laston Misiya) to deliver working prototypes under strict deadlines.

  • November 2025

    Proven Excellency in Academics AS & A Levels

    Proved my technical aptitude formally by achieving outstanding results: an A* in Computer Science, an A in Pure Math, and a B in Physics.

  • Ongoing

    Continuous Growth IBM Tracks & Certifications

    Expanding my stack through structured learning. Completing IBM learning tracks and actively studying system architecture and AI/ML basics to ensure I stay ahead of the curve.

  • Ongoing Mentorship

    Scholarz Gate Community Builder

    Giving back by connecting mentors and sharing knowledge via our Scholarz Gate community blog, proving that teaching others is the best way to solidify your own mastery.

  • August 2026

    BTech Computer Science Harare Institute of Technology

    Incoming undergraduate student. This degree will formalize my software engineering expertise and serve as the launchpad for my long-term goals in AI research.