Tickflow Futures Inc. is a dynamic and innovative company specializing in proprietary trading and futures trading education. We are dedicated to empowering traders by providing the knowledge, tools, and insights necessary to navigate the complexities of financial markets confidently.

Founded in January 2022:

• Based in San Jose, CA, Tickflow Futures Inc. is a premier provider of trading education and prop trading services, specializing in futures and options trading.

Our Vision

To build a community of empowered traders who:

• Develop the skills and knowledge to take control of their financial decisions.
• Inspire others by sharing their expertise.
• Contribute to a world where financial independence is achievable through education and discipline.

Our Mission

Through premium mentorship and comprehensive training programs, we:

• Equip traders with tools and strategies for consistent performance.
• Enhance financial literacy and encourage collaboration.
• Foster a disciplined environment that inspires growth, shared success, and a commitment to excellence

OUR DUAL FOCUS

• Trading Education:
  • Structured courses tailored for absolute beginners to help them build professional trading skills and confidence.
• Prop Trading:
  • Managing our own capital using advanced strategies, proprietary tools, and disciplined risk management.

What We Offer

1. Futures Trading Education
   • Comprehensive courses designed for traders of all experience levels, focusing on key areas such as:
     • Intraday trading strategies
     • Risk management
     • Order flow analysis
     • Technical and quantitative indicators
2. Custom Indicators and Tools
   • Development of proprietary trading indicators, including:
     • Call/Put Wall Analysis
     • Buy/Sell Absorption Detectors
     • ATR Zones for precise entry and exit signals
3. Practical Learning Environment
   • Live demonstrations and insights from professional traders to help students practice and refine their skills in a risk-free, simulated environment.

Our Edge

• Innovation-Driven: We design and implement proprietary dashboards and trading tools, such as our 0DTE Dealers’ Hedging Flow Dashboard, which provides insights into metrics like GEX/DEX ratios, Vanna Flow, Vega Flow, and Volatility Skew.
• Real-World Experience: Our team brings decades of combined expertise in trading, quantitative finance, and technology, ensuring practical, results-oriented education.
• Community-Focused: We foster a supportive trading community where knowledge-sharing and continuous improvement are at the core.

Our Founder & ceo – Mr. Ramkumar

Founder’s Profile

As a hands-on founder & Gen-AI Quant Architect with over 23 years of expertise in solution engineering, quantitative finance, and trading innovation, I have seamlessly bridged technology and finance to create impactful, value-driven solutions.

Gen-AI, Quantitative Finance and Trading Expertise

• Day Trading Expertise: Actively trades Futures & Options intraday, using advanced order flow techniques, including Market Profile, Volume Profile, Depth of Market and and delta-based visualization tools for precise market insights.
• As someone who leverages the power of LLMs and acts as a “manual LLM,” I am deeply focused on designing, developing, and automating innovative tools for intraday trading and derivatives markets. My expertise spans data analysis, full-stack development, and the integration of advanced AI technologies to bridge the gap between actionable insights and real-world decision-making for traders I train and collaborate with.
• By combining LLMs, prompt engineering, and advanced financial models with state-of-the-art tools like RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) and RAG AgentX, my work addresses critical areas of modern proprietary trading systems, including:
  • 0DTE Dealers’ Hedging Flow Dashboard: Designed and developed a cutting-edge dashboard for QQQ options trading using Python and Streamlit. This tool provides precise market insights by analyzing metrics such as GEX/DEX Ratios, Vanna Flow, Charm Flow, Vega Flow, and Volatility Skew.
  • Advanced Pricing Models: Created sophisticated models for NQ Futures (Cost of Carry) and QQQ Options (Binomial Tree and Jump Diffusion) using the C++ ASCIL framework.
  • Innovative Indicators: Developed QQQ-to-NQ Conversion Indicators, Call/Put Wall Indicators, and Proximity-Based Market Bias Indicators in Sierra Chart.
  • Money Management Dashboard: Built a Python-based dashboard to optimize trade positioning and risk management.
  • TradingView Publications: Published Invite only ATR Zones , Auction Profile, Buy/Sell Absorption Detectors and many proprietary indicators useful for absolute beginner’s taking our course, offering precise entry and exit signals for traders.
  • Early Exercise Models: Developing robust pricing frameworks for optimal early exercise decisions through binomial trees and sophisticated Greek metrics.
  • Volatility Surface and Skew Analysis: Designing interactive 2D and 3D visualizations to interpret implied volatility trends and shifts in market sentiment effectively.
  • % OTM Price Comparisons: Building advanced tools to identify cost-efficient strike prices for both hedging and speculative strategies
  • Monte Carlo Simulations: Stress-testing trading strategies with probabilistic models to optimize risk management and overall performance.
• In addition to these specialized systems, my role as a Gen-AI Quant Architect & Full Stack Developer extends to creating scalable, user-friendly platforms that seamlessly integrate these tools into traders’ workflows. By leveraging data analysis pipelines and LLMs integrated with RAG workflows, I ensure real-time insights are actionable and tailored to evolving market conditions.
• As AI, retrieval-based systems, and automation continue to transform trading workflows, I am excited to lead the development of products that combine cutting-edge technology with human expertise. My ultimate goal is to provide traders with the clarity, efficiency, and precision needed to succeed in today’s complex markets.

Leadership and Entrepreneurial Achievements

• Successfully scaled a startup from inception to $2M ARR within three years, demonstrating strategic leadership and execution.

Technology and Solution Engineering Expertise

• Over 20 years of experience in big data architecture, design, and operations, managing distributed datasets exceeding 105 TB.
• Solution Development: Built SAAS IoT Equipment Rental Platform, Web & Mobile App Development Services, and Cloud, Big Data, and Machine Learning Engineering Services.
• IoT Big Data Pipeline: Designed and implemented a scalable IoT big data pipeline leveraging technologies such as Scala, Kafka, Spark, Hadoop, Docker, Golang, Python, and Cassandra.
• Developed data science models for customer analytics, sentiment analytics, and other SaaS solutions in AWS and Google Cloud.
• Trained numerous professionals in Big Data Development and QA Test Automation in the Bay Area.
• Strategic Presentations and Visibility: Delivered impactful customer presentations to CXO-level executives and represented the company’s big data solutions at the Big Data Summit Dubai in 2016, boosting visibility in the Middle East region.
• Expertise in tools like Hadoop, Hive, Spark, Kafka, Docker, and Kubernetes, with a strong programming background in Python, C++, Java, and more.
• Delivered scalable, innovative solutions across BFSI, advertising, retail, and logistics, driving measurable success and customer satisfaction.
• Proven ability in pre/post-sales engagements, including handling RFI/RFP processes, solution development, and closing high-value deals.

Passion for Innovation and Results

My passion lies in creating tools and systems that empower individuals and businesses to achieve their goals. With a hands-on approach, I ensure that every solution is robust, scalable, and designed to deliver tangible results.

Founder’s Message: The Journey to Becoming a Successful Trader

It wasn’t always about trading for me. In fact, my journey began with a deep curiosity about how markets work and a burning desire to understand the complex dynamics that drive them. I spent countless hours immersed in books, charts, and countless hours of practice, eager to unravel the secrets of successful trading. Along the way, I realized that the most valuable lessons weren’t found in textbooks but in the crucible of real-world experience.

This is the essence of what we do at Tickflow Futures: we provide you with the tools, knowledge, and support you need to confidently navigate the world of trading. Our mission is to demystify the market and empower you to make informed decisions, manage risk effectively, and achieve your trading goals.

Whether you’re a seasoned trader looking to refine your skills or a complete beginner taking your first steps, Tickflow Futures is here to guide you every step of the way. We believe that success in trading is a journey, and we’re committed to helping you reach your full potential.