Anderson Garner

Anderson Garner

Aerospace Engineering Student | CAD, FEA, CFD Enthusiast

Projects

UVA Rocketry Airbrakes

UVA Rocketry – Airbrakes Sub-team Lead

Lead the design, fabrication, and testing of active aerodynamic airbrakes, optimizing weight, reliability, and flight performance. Managed a 29-member cross-disciplinary team and applied CAD, FEA, and CFD tools to validate systems. Achieved 1st Place in 10k COTS and Overall Runner-Up at IREC 2025.

School Traffic Project

Improving Local School Traffic – Class Project

Developed a carpool system to alleviate congestion, designed a Visual Basic simulation, and created a Python script for interactive parent mapping to improve coordination.

3D Tetris Project

3D Tetris Blocks

Designed and programmed a 3D version of Tetris, applying algorithmic logic and graphics programming principles.

Small CAD Project

Small CAD Project

Created a small mechanical assembly in SolidWorks, focusing on design efficiency and manufacturability.

Foundational Work

Lunar Lander Game

Built a physics-based lunar lander game to simulate spacecraft control and landing challenges.

Lunar Lander Game

High School Robotics

Participated in robotics competitions, contributing to mechanical design, programming, and team coordination.

High School Robotics

Skills

SolidWorks
AutoCAD
ANSYS Mechanical (FEA)
ANSYS Fluent (CFD)
CNC, Waterjet, Lathe, 4-Axis Mill, 3D Printing
Python, C++, Java, VB.net
Project Management & Leadership