I'm Tonis Tiganik, a Backend Engineer focused on crypto data services and DeFi tooling. I build scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure using TypeScript, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, currently shaping blockchain analytics at HolderScan. Previously I conducted Solidity security audits and contributed to Ethereum tooling, and I enjoy turning complex blockchain data into reliable services for business customers and open source communities.

Tonis Tiganik

I'm Tonis Tiganik, a Backend Engineer focused on crypto data services and DeFi tooling. I build scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure using TypeScript, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, currently shaping blockchain analytics at HolderScan. Previously I conducted Solidity security audits and contributed to Ethereum tooling, and I enjoy turning complex blockchain data into reliable services for business customers and open source communities.

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I’m Tonis Tiganik, a Backend Engineer focused on crypto data services and DeFi tooling. I build scalable data pipelines and analytics infrastructure using TypeScript, Kafka, and PostgreSQL, currently shaping blockchain analytics at HolderScan.

Previously I conducted Solidity security audits and contributed to Ethereum tooling, and I enjoy turning complex blockchain data into reliable services for business customers and open source communities.

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Language

English
Fluent
Estonian
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Backend Engineer at HolderScan
January 1, 2025 - Present
Blockchain Data Services: Built TypeScript services scraping EVM/Solana token transfers; indexed data into PostgreSQL for analytics (PnL, holder metrics); API endpoints for business customers at ~100 RPS with Redis caching; set up on-site Ethereum nodes and 1TB+ PostgreSQL databases. Streaming Infrastructure: Deployed in-house Kafka cluster processing blockchain data at 600 msg/s; Telegram alerts for price/balance changes; RabbitMQ-based job scheduling processing 30,000 tokens every 10 minutes.
Backend Engineer at High-Mobility
August 1, 2014 - December 1, 2024
Built data streaming pipelines with Kotlin consuming from Kinesis and forwarding to Kafka; processed vehicle telemetry from thousands of Ford and PSA cars at 580 msg/s; developed backend services with Ktor for vehicle data management with OAuth authentication; deployed with Kubernetes, Helm, and Terraform with Grafana monitoring.
iOS Software Engineer at Cannedapps
August 1, 2011 - August 1, 2014
Developed telematics apps for Jaguar Land Rover with REST APIs and local storage.
Intern at Yrgel Entertainment
January 1, 2011 - May 1, 2011
Supported development during internship.

Education

Bachelor’s in IT Systems Development at Estonian IT College
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2011

Qualifications

Solidity security audits (Sherlock, Code4rena)
January 11, 2030 - December 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services