Patrick Pötschke - Lead Web and Frontend Architect, 30 Years

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Strohkirchen, Germany

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Experience

Oct 2021 - Present

5 years 2 months

Lead Web & FE Architect, Senior Developer

Mercedes-Benz AG / Microsoft / Alexander Thamm

The objective was to create a solution to improve intralogistics in Mercedes factories as part of the MO360 production ecosystem
Lighthouse project together with Microsoft (cloud architecture) and Alexander Thamm (data engineering)
Visualization and analysis of live data to improve logistics processes
Prediction of delivery movements, monitoring of facilities and delivery orders, and creation of corresponding alerts
Provision of live dashboards for control centers, suppliers, and management
Design and development of the web and frontend architecture
Development of UI components and processing and visualization of real-time data streams
Development of DevOps strategies
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, React, NestJS, NextJS, Azure Cloud (Container, Digital Twins, Databricks, SQL, Application Insights, Event Hubs), SCRUM, Git, Azure DevOps, Python

Jun 2021 - Sep 2021

4 months

Architect, Senior Developer, Consultant

C&A / DEPT

New development of the online store for C&A
Backend development with Cloudflare Worker as middleware between PIM, modules for dynamic pricing, and frontend
Performance optimization using caching strategies
Advising and supporting the Team Lead regarding architecture and approaches
Toolstack: TypeScript, Cloudflare, Contentful, React, GraphQL, SCRUM, Git, JIRA

Jun 2020 - Jun 2021

1 year 1 month

Architect, Senior Developer, Trainer

Oldendorff Carriers GmbH & Co KG

Creation of an IoT platform for collecting and storing sensor data on ships
Refactoring of internal LOB applications and migration to a microservice-based architecture
Development of interfaces to third-party applications
Knowledge transfer and training on Clean Architecture
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS, Angular, Ionic, GraphQL, SCRUM, Docker, Git, JIRA, Azure, Kubernetes

May 2019 - May 2020

1 year 1 month

Architect, Senior Developer, Team Lead

Olympus Europe SE & Co KG

Global standardization of the Olympus Consumer Products web presence
Solution for consolidating legacy CMS systems and media assets
Processes for translating and publishing new content
Architecture design, backend, API, frontend components
Process design, training, and guidance for internal developers
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, NestJS, VueJS, SCRUM, Docker, Git, BPMN, JIRA, Heroku, AWS

Sep 2018 - Apr 2019

8 months

Fullstack Architect, Developer

SinnerSchrader AG

Development of the MyAudi and VW OneHub digital platforms as the lead agency
Implementation of digital services for drivers and ensuring the premium standard
Agile development in international teams and global rollout
Architecture design, backend, API, frontend components
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, ReactJS, GraphQL, MobX, SCRUM, Docker, Webpack, Jenkins, Git, JIRA, AWS

Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

3 months

Architect, Developer

PROKEKTIONISTEN

Development of a Node.js-based architecture for a messaging platform with a Publish-Subscribe pattern
Deployment in AWS AppSync
Introduction of process requirements documentation using BPMN
Development of the GraphQL API
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, Postgres, AWS, NoSQL, SCRUM, BPMN, Docker, Angular, GraphQL, IoC, JIRA

Nov 2017 - Feb 2018

4 months

Process Consultant

BS PAYONE

Creation of BPMN-based strategic process documentation to update the service landscape for transaction processing
Workshops on process analysis and modeling and knowledge transfer
Toolstack: BPMN, .NET, SCRUM

Oct 2016 - May 2018

1 year 8 months

Project Manager, Fullstack Architect, Developer

Process-engine.io

Development of a BPMN Process Engine platform for process-based software development in JavaScript
Business processes as documentation and blueprints to minimize code and increase productivity and stability
Architecture design, backend, DB model, API, process modeling
Project management and controlling
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, Postgres, MongoDB, NoSQL, SCRUM, BPMN, Docker, ReactJS, GraphQL, IoC, Webpack, Jenkins, Git

Oct 2016 - Apr 2018

1 year 7 months

Fullstack Architect, Developer, Project Manager

Vorstart

Design and implementation of a web portal in the motorsports sector using a process management platform
Architecture design, frontend architecture, UI design, user experience
API development, DB and process modeling
Project controlling
Toolstack: TypeScript, NodeJS, Postgres, SCRUM, BPMN, Docker, ReactJS, GraphQL, NoSQL, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Responsive Design

May 2016 - Sep 2016

5 months

NodeJS Architect, Developer

Huf Secure Mobile

Consulting and support in developing architecture for NodeJS-based applications
Development of modules for Identity & Access Management and rule-based offer calculation in the car rental sector
Toolstack: JavaScript, NodeJS, Postgres, MongoDB, SCRUM, JIRA

May 2015 - Jan 2016

9 months

Vaduz, Liechtenstein

Senior Developer, Coach

Landesverwaltung Liechtenstein

Supporting ongoing individual development as a Senior Developer
Conducting training in web development
Consulting, backend, DB model, API, frontend
Toolstack: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, Oracle, Responsive Design, Wakanda, NodeJS, NoSQL, Docker

Jan 2015 - Apr 2016

1 year 4 months

Project Manager, Fullstack Javascript Architect

Medworker GmbH

Designing and implementing a web portal for knowledge management in the health-care sector
Platform for professional guidelines, medical device information and specialist articles
Backend and frontend architecture, flat and responsive design, UI/UX concept development
Database design and integration of external systems via APIs
Toolstack: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, NodeJS, Express, ReactJS, Flux, Responsive Design, OrientDB, NoSQL, Docker, Gulp, SCRUM, JIRA

Apr 2014 - Sep 2015

1 year 6 months

Project Manager, Fullstack Javascript Architect

Jellycon

Designing and implementing a web application for process-oriented complaint and claims management in the beverage industry
BPMN modeling and documentation of complaint processes
Development of a process engine and complete stack architecture
Toolstack: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, AngularJS, Wakanda, BPMN, NodeJS, NoSQL, SCRUM

Nov 2013 - Oct 2014

1 year

Developer, Consultant

fischerAppelt AG

Developing reports for the controlling department
Modules for the invoicing workflow of the project management solution
Toolstack: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, 4D, SCRUM

May 2013 - Jun 2013

2 months

Developer

Immowelt AG

Developing database middleware to synchronize various real estate industry solutions
Toolstack: MS SQL Server, .NET, VBS, 4D

Feb 2013 - Mar 2014

1 year 2 months

Fullstack Javascript Architect

Meth. evangelische Kirche Deutschland

Development of a web portal for organizational management
Backend, DB model, API, frontend
Toolstack: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Wakanda, NodeJS, NoSQL, SCRUM, JIRA

Sep 2012 - Feb 2013

6 months

Hamburg, Germany

Project Manager, Fullstack Javascript Architect

Anonymous Project

Design and implementation of a web application for risk management of investment funds
Project management, architecture design, backend, DB model, API, frontend
Excel interface
Toolstack: JavaScript, HTML5, CSS3, Wakanda, NoSQL, SCRUM, JIRA

Oct 1996 - Feb 1999

2 years 5 months

Architect, Developer

E-Plus

Development of a POS and ERP solution for approx. 150 E-Plus stores
Automatic synchronization of product master data, inventory levels and orders with SAP
Toolstack: .NET, VBS, 4D, VBA, SQL, XML

Feb 1996 - Feb 2013

17 years 1 month

Project Manager, Developer, Administrator

COMFORT-Gruppe

Complete renewal of the IT infrastructure, including planning, installation and administration
Development of comprehensive custom software for customer and project management
Toolstack: HTML, JavaScript, CSS, Flex, Silverlight, .NET, VBS, 4D, VBA, SQL

Industry experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing, Retail, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.

Information Technology

Automotive

Manufacturing

Retail

Telecommunication

Government and Administration

Business area experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management, Business Intelligence, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Information Technology

Product Development

Project Management

Business Intelligence

Logistics

Supply Chain Management

Languages

German

Native

English

Advanced

French

Intermediate

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 19

Experience in Information Technology 20.5 y

Avg length 1 y 11 m

Longest experience 17 y

Global experience

Countries worked in 2 (Liechtenstein, Germany)

Primary country Liechtenstein

Expertise

Recent roles Lead Web & FE Architect, Senior Developer, Architect, Senior Developer, Consultant, Architect, Senior Developer, Trainer

Main industries Information Technology, Automotive, Manufacturing

Main business areas Information Technology, Product Development, Project Management

Member since

October 2025

Last update

October 2026

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Patrick is based in Strohkirchen, Germany.

Patrick speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Advanced), French (Intermediate).

Patrick has at least 31 years of experience. During this time, Patrick has worked in at least 16 different roles and for 19 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 7 months. Note that Patrick may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Based on recent experience, Patrick would be well-suited for roles such as: Lead Web & FE Architect, Senior Developer, Architect, Senior Developer, Consultant, Architect, Senior Developer, Trainer.

Patrick's most recent position is Lead Web & FE Architect, Senior Developer at Mercedes-Benz AG / Microsoft / Alexander Thamm.

In recent years, Patrick has worked for Mercedes-Benz AG / Microsoft / Alexander Thamm.

Patrick is most experienced in industries like Information Technology, Automotive, and Manufacturing. Patrick also has some experience in Retail, Telecommunication, and Government and Administration.

Patrick is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Project Management. Patrick also has some experience in Business Intelligence, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Patrick has recently worked in industries like Automotive and Manufacturing.

Patrick has recently worked in business areas like Business Intelligence, Information Technology, and Logistics.

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