Thomas Goepel is a professional with over 30 years of experience in various engineering, marketing, and consulting roles, particularly in the fields of Storage, Mission Critical Computing, and High-Performance Computing. He currently serves as the Principal Product Manager for XP Storage at Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), where he is responsible for driving the strategy of HPE’s XP Storage products and solutions.

In addition to his work at HPE, Thomas is also the master roaster for Tico Coffee Roasters, where he oversees the roasting operation and process. He ensures the quality of the roasted coffee through frequent cuppings and maintains relationships with growers and importers as the main green coffee and tea buyer for the company. Thomas is also involved as a cupping judge at the Alliance for Coffee Excellence.

Originally from a small farming town near the Bavarian Alps in Germany, he holds a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from the Technical University of Munich, Germany. He now resides in San Jose, California, and also spends time in Costa Rica.