About Us

The people and philosophy behind the forge

Tony Wang, founder of Aether Forge Studio

Tony Wang

An AI-era engineer with a sharp instinct for task decomposition and systems thinking. Approaches complex problems by breaking them into composable, automatable units — then builds the infrastructure to execute them at scale. AWS-certified cloud architect and full-stack builder.

The Pivot


Started in operations — managing workflows, coordinating teams, solving logistics problems that no one else wanted to touch. Recognized early that most operational friction was a systems design problem in disguise. When AI-assisted development tools matured, the transition was natural: the same instinct for decomposing complex workflows into executable steps translated directly into engineering. Within weeks, a Level-4 automation engine was built from scratch — autonomous scheduling, intelligent routing, real-time decision-making. Cloud certifications validated what building had already proven. The shift was less a career change and more an upgrade in tooling.

The Team

Miaomiao Wang, studio companion cat

Miaomiao Wang

Chief Emotional Support Officer

An exceptionally well-behaved shorthair domestic cat. Award-winning companion — received the Best Companion Pet consolation prize at a regional cat show. Provides reliable emotional support during late-night debugging sessions.

Bobo NG, studio companion cat

Bobo NG

Deputy Emotional Support Officer

An introverted soul who primarily provides emotional support to Miaomiao. Follows him everywhere — a dedicated companion to the companion. Prefers observing from a safe distance during stand-ups.

Our Manifesto

AI is the 21st century's steam engine — a lever that transforms individual capability into systemic impact. Aether Forge exists to build elegant systems and craft interactive worlds, one prototype at a time. We ship fast, iterate relentlessly, and treat every constraint as a design opportunity.

Aether Forge Studio