Karen Rayment and Carlos Turizo join HKA’s Forensic Engineering team based in the Americas
21st August 2024
Karen Rayment, a forensic electrical engineer, and Carlos Turizo, a forensic structural engineer, have joined HKA’s growing Forensic Engineering practice in the Americas.
Karen Rayment is an experienced forensic electrical engineer who has provided expert witness and litigation support in civil courts nationally. Karen joins HKA as a Director based in Tampa, Florida, with more than 16 years of experience in formal failure analysis engineering, where she has specialized in risk management, regulatory compliance, and product safety for various industries, including data centers, consumer electronics, power grid equipment, sub-sea cables, and home medical devices. Her expertise lies in failure mode and critical effects analysis. Karen works closely with clients and their global engineering teams, quality assurance executives, and the boards of directors, along with manufacturers, corporate counsel, and litigation teams, to help them resolve complex engineering issues.
Before joining HKA, Karen was a Senior Engineer at Amazon Web Services (AWS). She received her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Strategic Management from California State University, her Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from San Francisco State University, and her Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences from the University of California, Berkeley. Karen is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in eight states.
“I am thrilled to join HKA. HKA’s extensive, cross-functional expertise and international clientele will foster my professional development and allow me to provide clients with the necessary specialized knowledge. The firm’s dedication to maintaining integrity in practice, its comprehensive suite of services, and its grasp of the evolving market landscape are remarkably innovative.”
Karen Rayment, Director
Carlos Turizo, a forensic structural engineer, brings more than 20 years of experience in the construction, engineering, and forensic investigation fields. He specializes in investigating large and complex losses in the infrastructure, energy, utility, commercial, and residential industries. Carlos has provided forensic engineering services to an array of professionals, ranging from attorneys and insurance executives to property owners and contractors, throughout the Western Hemisphere. He has also served as an expert witness and lead expert in arbitration and litigation on numerous occasions.
Carlos, who previously served as an Independent Consulting Expert with HKA, now steps into the role of Director based in New York City. He received his Master of Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University, his Master of Science in Civil Engineering at the University of Central Florida, and his Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering at the Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Carlos is a licensed Professional Engineer (PE) in Florida and Colombia, and a Special Inspector registered in Florida.
“I am excited for the opportunity to continue working with the growing forensic engineering team at HKA. HKA represents an exceptional environment for achieving greater heights of client service success. The prospect of tackling challenging cases that demand innovation and complex problem-solving energizes me.”
Carlos Turizo, Director
“With Karen and Carlos joining us, our team is gaining invaluable expertise. Their extensive experience in their respective areas of specialization will significantly bolster our ability to deliver exceptional support to our clients.”
Michael Griffin, Partner, Forensic Technical Services Lead, Americas
HKA forensic engineers provide expert advisory, expert determination, and expert witness services for clients around the world. Depending on the assignment, the firm’s engineers 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 |
| AndrewKatz@hka.com |
