Systems over shortcuts
Robust, maintainable systems over quick fixes. Technical debt compounds.
Strong Hands, Soft Heart
Brand
Ecommerce
Content Platform
A lifestyle brand and content platform built around legacy, love, and craftsmanship.
Open for work
Builder of tools, platforms, and systems. AI enablement when it reduces load. Clear process. Quiet execution.
Principles
Thoughtful development
Deliberate over rushed. Quality emerges from clarity, not urgency.
Clear code
Code that does what it says. No hidden side effects, no clever tricks.
Code as communication
Readable by machines and humans. Documentation is part of the work.
Maintainable design
Built for the future. Systems others can understand, maintain, and extend.
AI that reduces load
LLM orchestration and AI workflows that cut cognitive load, not add noise. Deterministic when it matters, augmented when it helps. v0, Cursor, Copilot in the stack.
Featured Personal Projects
JuanAngustia.com
React
Framer Motion
Portfolio
A technically challenging portfolio site featuring complex animations and responsive particle effects.
AbogadaJulia.com
WordPress
Multilingual
SEO
A high-performance multilingual website for an immigration attorney that balances elegant design with technical excellence.
Mia, the Sun, and the Moon
React
AI-Generated Art
Bilingual
A heartfelt interactive bilingual e-book built for my daughter and nephew with React and AI-generated illustrations she personally directed and curated.
Word Game (Practice Exercise)
React
Game
Parcel
A Wordle clone that evolved from a learning exercise into a fun game that friends and family enjoyed.
Builds.Software
Next.js
v0
Cursor
Portfolio built with Next.js and AI tooling (v0, Cursor, Copilot). AI that reduces load, not adds noise.
Creative Works
Writing, music, and experiments. Ideas explored beyond code.
Living Entry
The SH&SH Logo: Minimalism, Symbolism, and Legacy
10 months ago
I wrote and designed the SH&SH logo from scratch, learning branding, logo design, and deep philosophical/metaphilosophical concepts along the way. This piece explores the geometric, symbolic, and cognitive foundations of the logo, and what it means to build a living symbol for a brand and a philosophy.
Instagram Reel
Therapist: 'Try to lighten your load.' Me: adds another plate to the bar
10 months ago
A reel of me doing some heavy deadlifts with a funny caption about therapy and lifting.
Medium Post
Forging the Stronghand Terminal: From Chaos to Command
10 months ago
A technical and personal story of how I rebuilt my development environment from scratch. I share my process of wiping everything, starting fresh, and building a terminal setup that matches my mindset and discipline. This is about moving with intention, creating a cockpit for serious work, and finding freedom in simplicity.
Instagram Reel
Uncomplete Song #2983
10 months ago
¿y quien dijo que el romanticismo estaba perdido? Hace poco en uno de los días más felices de mi vida me dijeron que me veían mal mentalmente. No se dejen engañar. Tomen su espacio. Vivan. Sientan. Amen. Griten. Pataleteen. La vida es buena. A romantic, freestyle guitar jam. Just me, the strings, and a moment of feeling alive.
Medium Post
Mercy Through the Blade: The Silent Law of Leadership
10 months ago
A deep dive into authentic leadership, truth, and mercy. I explore the balance between compassion and discipline, and how real leadership sometimes means making tough decisions for long-term growth. Written from my own experience, this piece is about breaking illusions, leading with clarity, and loving fiercely.
Medium Post
Notes From a Man Who Chose Peace (Part I)
over 1 year ago
A stream-of-consciousness essay on simplicity, contentment, and peace of mind. I share what it means to feel whole without owning much, and how I find richness in clarity, health, and inner peace instead of material things. This is me, reflecting on my own journey toward peace, patience, and being enough.
About Me
I'm Antonio—Technical Program Manager at Stanley Black & Decker and former CTO. I build tools, platforms, and systems that work for both people and infrastructure. I ship with LLMs, AI orchestration, and modern tooling (v0, Cursor, Copilot) while keeping clarity and control. I still write code.
How I work
Systems over shortcuts. Humans over hype. I listen and map your reality first, design the smallest honest plan, then build, ship, and teach so your team can maintain the work. AI and LLM orchestration when it reduces load—not when it adds noise.
Professional Background
My journey started with a bootstrapped web dev agency in college with a friend, learning to write clean code and manage client projects. We were acquired by a marketing firm, providing valuable experience in fast-paced environments where I built custom solutions under tight deadlines.
I've worked across various roles: Full-Stack Dev, Architect, CTO, Engineering Manager, and now Technical Program Manager at a global hardware company. Through this experience, I've developed a philosophy that technical excellence works best when combined with strong team dynamics and psychological safety.
Current Projects
Aside from my salaried position, I run Strong Hands, Soft Heart LLC, my personal umbrella for creative and entrepreneurial work:
- AI enablement and LLM orchestration for teams
- Developing artisanal soap boxes and screen-printed apparel prototypes
- Recording metal albums with friends
- Designing mentorship programs for personal development
Daily Practices
I write almost daily—essays, ideas, documentation. I train regularly: basketball, weights, and martial arts. I cook whole foods and parent two kids. I've rebuilt my life post-divorce and learned that presence and execution matter more than perfection.
Send Me a Message
Founder, product lead, engineering manager, or engineer with a problem around AI, systems, or growth? I help build systems. Clear process. Quiet execution.