HKA is pleased to welcome Director Leo Kalikstein to its Forensic Engineering team in the United States. 

Leo is a professional engineer with over 30 years of experience in electrical, automation, and instrumentation and control (I&C) systems. His expertise encompasses the full lifecycle of electrical, automation, and I&C software project development deliverables, from initial piping and instrumentation diagram drafting, design, and specification to programming, construction, commissioning, and start-up. 

Leo also leads technical investigations, providing expert analysis, reports, and testimony to resolve commercial and industrial disputes. He has addressed various forensic engineering issues related to design, implementation, programming, operation, maintenance, and the failure of instrumentation, control systems, and related equipment. 

“I’m truly excited to join the HKA team and contribute to the high standard of excellence that defines its forensic engineering work. I look forward to applying my unique skills to solve complex challenges on behalf of our clients.” 

Leo Kalikstein, Director 

Leo’s industry experience includes designing and managing water treatment, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, renewable energy, mining, oil and gas, power generation, and chemical processing projects worldwide.  

“Leo is an outstanding addition to HKA’s forensic engineering practice. His strong background in instrumentation and control systems will significantly enhance our forensic capabilities and support our commitment to delivering accurate, high-quality results for our clients.”

Michael Griffin, Partner, Forensic Technical Services Lead, Americas 

Before joining HKA, Leo was the Senior Manager of I&C Systems and the Lead I&C Engineer at Worley. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics, specializing in Electrical Engineering and Control Systems, from the Colorado School of Mines. Leo is a registered Professional Engineer in Colorado and an EnCase Certified Examiner. 

View Leo’s Expert Centre Profile here.  

HKA’s forensic engineering, architectural, and technical experts provide expert advisory, expert determination, and expert witness services for clients worldwide. Depending on the assignment, the firm’s technical specialists act as sole experts within a specialized technical team or collaborate with other experts in complementary disciplines such as quantum, delay, forensic accounting, and commercial damages, known as HKA’s multidisciplinary service.  

Learn more about HKA’s Forensic Engineering, Architectural, and Technical Expert Services.  

Media contact

Name	Andrew J. Katz, CPSM
Title	Marketing and Communications Director, Americas
Number	+1 215 962 1136
Email	AndrewKatz@hka.com