David Kinghorn

Versatile professional with a strong foundation in technical problem-solving and a lifelong commitment to creative and collaborative pursuits. Adaptable, quick learner who thrives when mastering new technologies and navigating evolving environments.

Background includes a deep-seated passion for programming and building technical projects, complemented by the discipline and teamwork skills developed as a musician since the age of 14.

Program Manager Intern at AMAZON CAPE TOWN (2025-10 – 2025-12)

• Collaborated with senior program managers on the selection program to enhance sourcing methods and evaluate brand relevance for Amazon ZA.
• Partnered with the country manager for ICQA operations ZA on data scraping initiatives to automate the extraction of item IDs, SKUs, and pricing data.

Business Analyst Intern at AMAZON CAPE TOWN (2025-03 – 2025-09)

• Performed data analysis to support business decision-making across operations and payments teams.
• Built reports and dashboards to monitor key business metrics and analyzed transaction and order data to identify issues, anomalies, and performance drivers.
• Collaborated with stakeholders to translate insights into actionable improvements and process optimization.

Production System Analyst at FAIRCAPE DAIRIES (2021-03 – 2022-01)

Balanced and tracked milk movement across production systems and advised on process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Worked with the COO to identify key drivers of financial losses in the business and quantified their impact using operational and production data.

Waiter (Part-time) at AANDKLAS | SPUR | DOS CHIDO MEXICAN BBQ (2015 – 2019)

• Provided customer service in fast-paced environments, handled orders efficiently, and ensured a positive dining experience.
• Developed strong communication and teamwork skills.

Sales Assistant at TWISP (2015 – 2015)

• Assisted customers with product selection, managed sales transactions, and maintained store presentation.
• Built foundational retail and customer interaction skills.

Percussionist & Guitarist at BAND / ORCHESTRA (2014 – Present)

• Performed as part of band and orchestra groups, developing discipline, teamwork, and performance skills through regular practice and live events.

BSC HONS in Applied Mathematics (Cum Laude) – Stellenbosch University (2024 – 2025)

BSC in Mathematical Science – Stellenbosch University (2022 – 2024)

MATRIC in Mathematics and Physics – Durbanville High School (2014 – 2014)