Bernard Puga Slight is a seasoned professional specializing in project controls and management, currently serving as Principal Project Controls Manager for South America at Anglo American since September 2017. With extensive experience in managing project control functions across various sectors, Bernard has a proven track record of effectively overseeing schedules, budgets, and cost forecasting for multiple major projects in South America. Prior roles include Project Controls Manager at SNC-Lavalin for significant projects such as the Chuquicamata Copper Smelting Plant, and key positions at BHP Billiton, Codelco, and other notable companies. Bernard holds a Civil Engineering degree in Electronics from Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria.