Dr. Altawam has over fifteen years of experience in operations, management and consulting in the fields of technology, engineering and energy. Dr. Altawam started his career in 1991 with ABB (US Operation) working in the development and operation of nuclear reactors for electric power generation. He led a team of engineers and scientist on research into the complex design and the development of nuclear spent fuel transportation and permanent storage systems, which resulted in a patented design and the only built system under approval by the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission. From 1993 to 1997, he served on ASCE Nuclear Energy Committee, a review group within ASCE for policy matters on nuclear energy. In 1997, Dr. Altawam joined ICM, a US telecommunication service provider and in 1999 became president and CEO. He directed the company growth by three folds and guided its expansion into new markets. In 2000, he helped co-found, NetOne International, an integrated communications provider, and directed the company to major achievements with over 50,000 customers across all fifty states in the US and reached key agreements with leading international carriers. In 2004, Dr. Altawam joined CIMA Holding (UK), as a managing director responsible for overseeing its various technology & telecommunications related holdings in the US and Europe, and coordinated M&A activities resulting in expansion into India and the UAE. Most recently, Dr. Altawam undertook various business consulting assignments and in mid 2006 joined the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) as a National Project Director leading an ambitious program seeking to improve the investment environment in Syria and to attract Foreign Direct Investments, a project in cooperation between UNDP and the Syrian State Planning Commission & the office of the Prime Minister. Dr. Altawam completed his studies in the US and earned a Ph.D. in engineering from the University of Florida. He has served on several Boards of Directors .