Conhas Thakkar is a leading Technical Solution Architect at Siemens EDA, spearheading innovative digital-twin implementations and pioneering innovation for the automotive industry through the PAVE360 solution. With a deep expertise in functional safety and mixed-fidelity modeling, he is at the forefront of transforming autonomous and connected vehicle development, bringing unparalleled safety and efficiency to next-generation mobility solutions. He currently also leads and manages business development and go-to-market strategy with partners and other ecosystem players.