Summary
Igor Tihonov is a founder and senior software engineer with over 15 years of experience building web and geospatial systems, currently leading Solvi, a cloud platform that turns drone imagery into actionable insights for farmers and agronomists. He combines deep expertise in web development, mapping frameworks (Leaflet, OpenLayers) and high-performance custom map engines with hands-on product leadership gained at Hemnet and multiple consultancy roles. Igor has a proven track record delivering GIS solutions across public and private sectors and shipping consumer-scale experiences used by millions daily. He regularly shares knowledge through talks, courses and open-source contributions, reflecting a commitment to community and continuous learning. Known for strong communication and team collaboration, he brings an engineer’s rigor to business strategy and product execution. An underrated strength is his ability to bridge low-level technical performance tuning with practical UX-driven features in mapping and spatial tools.
11 years of coding experience
8 years of employment as a software developer
Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications, Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS): .NET Framework 2.0 Web Applications at Plushögskolan
Swedish, English, Russian, Romanian