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Hello!

My name is Zawadhafsa (Araika) Mkulo,
 
I’m an AI Product Manager and Innovation Strategist with a decade of experience applying behavioral science to design intuitive, evidence-based solutions that improve human lives.
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My portfolio reflects a deep commitment to building technology that is not only intelligent, but also human-centered, bridging the power of AI with behavioral insights to drive real-world impact.
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AI  *  Design  *  Innovation

Top Projects

Over the past decade, I’ve worked at the intersection of behavioral science, innovation, and design - building AI-enabled products and human-centered solutions across Africa and the Middle East.

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From early-stage ideation to deployment, my approach blends design thinking with data-driven experimentation to create technology that is not only intelligent, but also intuitive and impactful.

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The three projects below represent some of my most meaningful work, where AI, behavioral insights, and thoughtful design came together to solve real-world challenges. I invite you to explore them.

Core Competencies

Tech Tools I'm Comfortable With...

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Key Achievements

My work at the intersection of behavioral design, innovation, and social impact has been recognized both locally and globally. Below are a few highlights that reflect the reach and relevance of my contributions.

March 2024

Habit Weekly

Habit Weekly Spotlight: Behavioural Design Around the World

Around the World is Habit Weekly's piece sharing practical insights and experiences from accomplished behavioural designers and practitioners across the globe. I shared my work applying behavioural science to design impactful interventions in Africa. I also spoke about how to approach WEIRD literature and building interventions that are culturally sensitive.

2020 - 2021

The Citizen Tanzania 

On the cover of "The Citizen Women's Magazine"

Featured on three cover stories in the Citizen Magazine, the most prestigious English newspaper in Tanzania:

October 3, 2020 - "Health matters: A mind of her own."

November 18, 2020 - "Helping Tanzanian women to access mental health care."

May 09, 2021 - "How to extend fruit's shelf life without refrigeration."

2018

100 Tanzanian Sheroes 

Featured in the first edition of "100 Tanzanian Sheroes"

This project was created in 2018 by the Swedish Embassy to inspire girls to believe in themselves and their dreams by listing the most inspirational women from diverse industries in both the publication and on Wikipedia.

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