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
11.2022 - 09.2025
- 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
11.2023 - 08.2025
- 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 09.2024 -
A-Levels -
Christ College Brecon
Powys 09.2022 - 07.2024
Crickhowell high school
Powys 09.2017 - 07.2022
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
09.2024 -
Race Coach
RYA Cymru Wales, IOCA
11.2023 - 08.2025
Sailing instructor
Cardiff Bay Yacht Club
11.2022 - 09.2025
A-Levels -
Christ College Brecon
09.2022 - 07.2024
Crickhowell high school
09.2017 - 07.2022