Cian Epstein
London
Summary
An enthusiastic student at Imperial College seeking further real-world engineering experience. Possesses strong problem-solving skills and intuitive understanding, paired with extensive experience in team-based environments. Aims to gain a better understanding of an engineer's role and support project success.
Passionate about practical, hands-on engineering, developed through years of boat maintenance, hull repair and tuning of complex rigging. Experience coaching, delivering safe and robust sessions, that led to organising events at a regional and national level.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Sailing instructor
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
Cardiff, Cardiff
2022.11 - 2025.09
- Regularly diagnosed and repaired mechanical faults, ranging from fast and practical on the water solutions to reconstructing larger systems and hull repairs.
- Worked closely with 2-6 other instructors to ensure efficient use of resources and maintaining awareness to provide cross-group support when required.
- Developed adaptable session plans, accounting for dynamic weather conditions and varying abilities for a range of courses.
Race Coach
RYA Cymru Wales, IOCA
Wales, England
2023.11 - 2025.08
- Consultant for smaller clubs for general event logistics,.
- Monitoring volunteers and upholding safety standards set by governing bodies.
Education
Master of Engineering - Aeronautics
Imperial College
London 2024.09 -
A-Levels -
Christ College Brecon
Powys 2022.09 - 2024.07
Crickhowell high school
Powys 2017.09 - 2022.07
Skills
Sport:
- Competed at 420 Sailing World Championships 2023 for Team GB
- Welsh National Sailing Squad for 5 years
Personal Projects:
- Research and initial development of a solid state fuel, small scale rocket
- Research of jet engines and general aeroplane design
- Python programs for; optimising a businesses financial decision making, organising a business finances and tax, recognising trends in videogame performance for prediction of milestone achievements
Programming:
- Experience with MATLAB, C, Python and Simulink through university
Volunteering:
- Scouts, GCSE & Alevel Maths and Physics tutoring
Other Achievements
- Gold in UKMT Senior Maths Challenge.
- Gold in BPhO Senior Physics Olympiad.
- Instructing and Navigational qualifications.
- 3 invites to Team GB for international sailing events.
Timeline
Master of Engineering - Aeronautics
Imperial College
2024.09 -
Race Coach
RYA Cymru Wales, IOCA
2023.11 - 2025.08
Sailing instructor
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
2022.11 - 2025.09
A-Levels -
Christ College Brecon
2022.09 - 2024.07
Crickhowell high school
2017.09 - 2022.07