René Honcak is currently the Head of Digital Twin in the Electrified Powertrain Technology division at ZF Group, a position he has held since January 2024. In this role, he leads the development and implementation of Digital Twins for e-mobility. Prior to this, from September 2022 to December 2023, he served as the Manager for Digital Twin for E-Drives at ZF Friedrichshafen AG. René began his professional career as a research associate at the University of the Bundeswehr Munich, where he worked from September 2011 to May 2015. He then joined ASAP Engineering GmbH, initially as a development engineer and later as a technical project leader and technical project manager. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Scientific Computing and a Master’s degree in Stochastical Engineering. His expertise includes technical project management, modeling and simulation, data analysis and machine learning, agile development and DevOps, as well as system and simulation architecture. With extensive experience in the automotive and manufacturing industries, René Honcak has significantly contributed to optimizing development processes and integrating new technologies to enhance efficiency and sustainability. His leadership skills and ability to coordinate teams make him a valuable expert in his field.