Jan was born in 1975 in Münster, Nordrhein-Westfalen. In 1997, he relocated to Berlin, where he pursued studies in sports and geography, ultimately earning his degree as a high school teacher. Despite his qualifications, Jan chose not to pursue a career in education. Instead, in 2007, he embarked on a career in location scouting, a field where he has built a strong reputation and has continued to work successfully ever since.