Identity.

Damien Liu. Engineer based in Tokyo.

I build scalable systems with the precision and rigor required by the financial world.

My engineering philosophy is rooted in the belief that reliability and system integrity are non-negotiable. Whether architecting distributed backends or optimizing data flows, I apply a "financial-grade" mindset to every line of code—ensuring precision in an era of volatility.

Beyond the IDE, I am a dedicated observer of the financial markets. I strive to bridge the gap between sophisticated market logic and robust software execution, bringing a deep understanding of capital mechanics to the craft of engineering.

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Role Software Engineer
Base Tokyo, JPN
Focus AI · Data · Finance · Dev
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Bookshelf.

A curated inventory of foundational texts. These are not merely books; they are the intellectual scaffolding upon which my engineering and market mental models are constructed.

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Mark Douglas

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Trading in the Zone

Douglas uncovers the underlying reasons for lack of consistency and helps traders overcome the ingrained mental habits that cost them money. He takes on the myths of the market and exposes them one by one teaching traders to look beyond random outcomes, to understand the true realities of risk, and to be comfortable with the “probabilities” of market movement that governs all market speculation.

I’m currently focused on dissecting the “Psychology of Consistency” — understanding how mental state dictates P&L far more than any technical indicator.

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