Jeton Lakna
Lecturer
Jeton Lakna is a multidisciplinary academic and creative professional with over 13 years of international experience across Kosovo, Norway, Canada, and the Czech Republic. His expertise spans Technology, Human-Computer Interaction, UX/UI design, 3D animation, and digital product development. Currently a PhD candidate at UNWE Sofia, Jeton serves as a Lecturer at IBCM and UBT, where he teaches subjects across the faculties of IT, Media, and Design. Jeton has held leadership roles in startups and multinational companies, contributing to innovation in digital platforms, creative labs, and mobile payment systems. He is also known for directing and producing Kosovo’s first award-winning 3D animated short film.
Work Experience
Institution/Company Name: IBCM – International Business College Mitrovica
Position: IT Lecturer
Location: Mitrovica, Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: UBT – University for Business and Technology
Position: Lecturer
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: UBT – University for Business and Technology
Position: Creative Director / Head of Creative and Innovation Lab
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: Front Byte
Position: CEO
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: Straboo (Startup)
Position: Creative Director / UX Lead
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: AUKA
Position: Creative / User Experience Leader
Location: Oslo, Norway
Institution/Company Name: National Oilwell Varco
Position: Head of Digital Product Design
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: Noroff University College
Position: Lecturer / University Teacher
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: Digital Dimension
Position: Creative Director / Producer
Location: Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: Msale
Position: Art Director (Project-based)
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: National Oilwell Varco
Position: Creative Leader
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: National Oilwell Varco
Position: Multimedia Developer
Location: Kristiansand, Norway
Institution/Company Name: TV NORGE
Position: Motion Graphic Designer
Location: Oslo, Norway
Institution/Company Name: Stroms Studios
Position: Digital Compositor
Location: Oslo, Norway
Institution/Company Name: Universal Production Partners
Position: Digital Compositor
Location: Prague, Czech Republic
Institution/Company Name: Zero Pozitive Publicist
Position: 3D Animation Lead
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Institution/Company Name: Exile VFX
Position: VFX Artist / Motion Graphics Designer
Location: Vancouver, Canada
Institution/Company Name: Boingo Boingo Production
Position: 3D Designer / Compositor
Location: Vancouver Island, Canada
Institution/Company Name: Pulla Studio
Position: CEO / Manager
Location: Prishtina, Kosovo
Education & Training
Title: PhD Candidate – Public Communication & Information Science
Institution: University of National and World Economy (UNWE)
Location: Sofia, Bulgaria
Title: Master of Arts – 3D Animation
Institution: Buckinghamshire New University
Location: England, UK
Title: Bachelor of Interactive Media
Institution: Noroff University College
Location: Kristiansand, Norway