Summary
Patrick Meppe is a tech entrepreneur and seasoned full-stack developer with 13 years of experience building web applications and digital products that help small businesses modernize. Based in Germany, he has led technical teams and GDPR-compliant migrations as Chief Developer at SIGMA-ELEKTRO and now runs tapmeppe, where he consults and ships tailored digital solutions. He’s currently building AfroShops, an e-commerce platform connecting Afro-centric businesses across the DACH region with a strong technical foundation and community-first focus. Patrick combines hands-on engineering, product sense and data-aware analysis from an academic background in computer science and information management. Known for making digital transformation low-friction, he also brings a light touch of culture and humor to tech — a self-described “tech-memes farmer.” His work emphasizes practical automation, privacy-aware design, and enabling niche communities to thrive online.
13 years of coding experience
12 years of employment as a software developer
Master of Science - M. Sc. Information Management, Master of Science - M. Sc. Information Management at Hochschule Kaiserslautern
Bachelor of Science - B. Sc. Computer Science, Bachelor of Science - B. Sc. Computer Science at Hochschule Mannheim
English, French, German, Japanese