David Cuello

Background

About David Cuello

David has over 23 years of experience in the mining industry, specializing in rock mechanics across underground mining operations—including caving and open stoping—as well as open pit mines. He has successfully led geotechnical engineering teams in managing caving operations in complex and challenging environments. As Group Manager, he was responsible for overseeing all geotechnical studies and operations, including mergers and acquisitions, and was also accountable for establishing enterprise geotechnical standards and leading geotechnical reviews. As a Principal Consultant, David has led geotechnical reviews and due diligence assessments for mining projects and studies worldwide. His expertise has contributed to mining operations across Australia, Canada, Chile, Brazil, Argentina, Peru, Ecuador, PNG, Indonesia, Portugal, Sweden, and Serbia. He also has extensive expertise in numerical modeling, further enhancing his ability to analyze and solve complex geotechnical challenges. David has shared his knowledge as a guest lecturer and associate lecturer at Monash University, the University of Tasmania, Universidad de Chile, and Universidad de Atacama. He excels at leading and collaborating within diverse, multi-disciplinary teams, ensuring technical excellence and strategic decision-making in geotechnical engineering. David is a passionate numerical modeler with real-world experience at all levels across an organization.