Jan Kurt Stobernack
Kiel
Summary
Innovative Technologist with expertise in emerging technology and regulation. Developed a blockchain product aligned with the EU's MiCA framework and dedicated sixteen years to simplifying complex concepts for diverse audiences through technical documentation and grant narratives. Focused on the practical implications of Germany's digital and AI policy.
Overview
3
3
Languages
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Tech Lead
Illiqua / Patina Protocol
Kiel
06.2026 - Current
- Built the full pipeline (wallet connect, payment, NFT minting, certificate generation, permanent storage) and shipped it at the XRPL Commons Making Waves Hackathon.
- Designed Patina Protocol for MiCA compliance, navigating regulatory framework for tokenized assets and charitable giving in the EU.
- Engaged in initial discussions with an international NGO to explore a pilot partnership.
Tech Lead
Knowdly
Kiel
05.2026 - Current
- Built an open publishing framework on Stellar solo, then brought on a small technical team. Creators keep 97.5% of every sale, with resale royalties enforced automatically by a smart contract.
- Authored comprehensive grant resubmission to Stellar Community Fund, securing $62,000 across three tranches by translating complex technical work into clear, evaluable arguments for non-technical review panel.
- Managed project timelines and resources, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
Protocol Engineer
Anodos Finance
Remote
04.2025 - 06.2026
- Built and shipped the liquidity pool swap mechanism for a DeFi platform on XRP Ledger, live in production.
- Participated in Tenity accelerator in Singapore to create and refine innovative business strategies for emerging technologies.
- Managed maintenance data records and tracked maintenance and operating information for onsite reference.
Research Assistant, Gamification & Blockchain Lab
Dong-Eui University
Busan
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed blockchain-based gamification systems on XRPL, leveraging Computer Science expertise while concurrently teaching.
- Engaged with research participants, building rapport to facilitate the collection of high-quality data.
Assistant Professor (previously ESL Lecturer)
Dong-Eui University
Busan
08.2009 - 01.2025
- Taught English for sixteen years, integrating lecture-based instruction and language lab sessions to enhance students' spoken and written English skills.
- Executed comprehensive teaching duties, including test design, student performance evaluation, and course material preparation, to support student learning outcomes.
- Achieved promotion to Assistant Professor after ten years of dedicated service.
- Department of Foreign Languages
Account Executor
Panavision Canada
Toronto
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Contracted and nurtured customer relations with major film studios to maintain satisfaction and compliance.
- Worked closely with team members to develop strategies for achieving target results.
Education
Tenity Business Accelerator
Singapore2025
XRPL Commons Aquarium Business Accelerator
Paris2025
B.S. - Computing and Information Systems
Athabasca University
Athabasca, Alberta, Canada2024
B.F.A. - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Concordia University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada2000
Skills
- XRPL
- Smart contracts
- JavaScript
- TypeScript
- React
- Nextjs
- Rust
- Java
- SQL
- AI tools
Languages
English
First Language
German
Advanced
C1
Korean
Elementary
A2
Custom
linkedin.com/in/jankurtstobernack
Timeline
Tech Lead
Illiqua / Patina Protocol
06.2026 - Current
Tech Lead
Knowdly
05.2026 - Current
Protocol Engineer
Anodos Finance
04.2025 - 06.2026
Research Assistant, Gamification & Blockchain Lab
Dong-Eui University
01.2022 - 01.2025
Assistant Professor (previously ESL Lecturer)
Dong-Eui University
08.2009 - 01.2025
Account Executor
Panavision Canada
01.2001 - 01.2008
Tenity Business Accelerator
XRPL Commons Aquarium Business Accelerator
B.S. - Computing and Information Systems
Athabasca University
B.F.A. - Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Concordia University