Ivan Mikhnenkov

Ivan Mikhnenkov is a seasoned professional in computer vision and image generation, currently serving as the Lead Image Generation Engineer at Ex-human since February 2022. In this role, Ivan has spearheaded the development and scaling of the Avatar2Gallery service, effectively generating over 50 million images monthly for more than 1 million monthly active users. Key contributions include the creation of the Txt2Avatar technology for real-time avatar creation based on text descriptions and the implementation of advanced algorithms to optimize neural networks for instant gallery creation. Previous experience includes roles at ZennoLab and АО "РТ Лабс," focusing on deep learning applications in browser optimization and satellite imagery analysis, respectively. Ivan holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology with a focus on quantitative methods from the Higher School of Economics and has a foundational background in the arts from an Art School.