Claims, Risk and Financial Crimes Expert Witness

Specialties & Experience of this Expert Witness

Additional Information

Alex Kulikov, M.S. (Master of Science), CFCS (Certified Financial Crimes Specialist), GAAP (General Accounting), PMP (Project Management Professional) is a risk management and financial crimes prevention consulting professional with nearly 30 years of corporate and private consulting, serving over 200 clients across the U.S. and Canada, from Boston MA and New York NY to Denver CO, Las Vegas NV, Los Angeles CA, San Francisco CA, Seattle, WA, and Vancouver BC. Among his proven consulting proficiency in financial, construction, technology and other industry claims are matters involving contractor risk management; financial analysis; forensic examination; data analytics; general accounting principles; due diligence; standard of care for contractors, construction managers, and owner’s representatives; fiduciary duties; negligence and liability claims; AIA and general conditions; procurement; analysis of schedule delays and impacts; budget and cost analysis; general conditions and code compliance; LEAN management; responsible procurement; project methodologies; green design, manufacturing and environment; quality assurance, control and defects; contract negotiations; dispute resolution; privacy and data safety; social media analysis; trademark infringement; and other risk management services. Mr. Kulikov has also worked on plaintiff and defense cases involving financial crimes related to financial, construction, technology and other industries, including misappropriation of funds, alter ego, bid rigging, fraudulent billing, fraud, fraudulent concealment, inaccurate financial reporting, money laundering, corruption, racketeering, cryptocurrency (crypto), kickbacks and bribery schemes. His skill set in the financial crimes prevention domain encompasses a wide array of areas such as Fraud Detection and Prevention, Tax Evasion and Enforcement, Asset Recovery, Financial Crimes Investigations, Financial Documents Analysis, Cybersecurity Awareness Programs, Data Security and Regulatory Compliance, Sanctions, International Agreements and Standards, Elder Financial Abuse, Ponzi Schemes, Ethical Responsibilities and Compliance Programs. As a governance, risk and compliance (GRC) program management consultant, Mr. Kulikov’s robust background includes work with diverse teams on over 200 programs around the world. Mr. Kulikov's expertise and certifications in Construction Management, Construction Finance, Construction Scheduling, Finance and Insurance, Forensic Accounting and Fraud Examination, Negotiation Skills, PMP Project Management (PMP), Project Risk Management, General Accounting (GAAP) and Financial Crimes Specialist certification (CFCS) have contributed to his testimonies as an expert witness in courts and in alternative dispute resolution matters involving negotiation, mediation, and arbitration. Two years of teaching undergraduate students at the University of Utah and years of coaching, training and mentoring have helped him greatly in communicating and explaining specialty terms to his team members at work, to clients, and in various legal settings and alternative dispute resolution proceedings. Able to work with documents in English (proficient), Spanish (basic), French (basic).