Tejas Ghadge
Senior Software Development Manager at AWS Lambda
Tejas Ghadge, a seasoned technology leader, heads the Event Integration and Developer Experience Organization at AWS Lambda, managing an elite team of 80 engineers. Under his leadership, the team developed and operates a high-performance distributed event polling system capable of processing over 1 million transactions per second. This system, integrating more than 25 event sources, such as Kafka, Kinesis, and SQS, supports over 100,000 customers and underpins the majority of traffic entering Lambda’s compute platform.
Key Achievements
Redefining Event Polling SystemsGhadge spearheaded the creation of a generic event polling platform utilized across AWS. This platform integrates advanced features such as data transformation, traffic control, and low-latency processing, ensuring high security and reliability. The platform’s success has extended its utility to AWS EventBridge Pipes, processing billions of events globally.
Driving Innovation Through PatentsHis innovative problem-solving has led to 10+ approved and pending patents, covering groundbreaking solutions in distributed systems and serverless technologies.
Excellence in OperationsRecognizing the critical nature of AWS's tier 1 systems, Ghadge has set benchmarks for operational rigor. He regularly leads incident management and implements preventive strategies, sharing his expertise through articles like his acclaimed InfoQ publication on optimizing release processes.
Inspiring Industry Transformation
Beyond technical leadership, Ghadge actively contributes to the broader technology community. He has delivered workshops, including at IEEE's GenAI Innovation Renaissance, showcasing the transformative power of serverless technology. His technical writings, featured on platforms like DZone, have educated thousands on distributed systems and innovative migration projects.
As a peer reviewer, Ghadge has shaped the standards of research across domains such as AI, blockchain, and data systems, influencing future innovations.
Recognitions and Awards
Global Mentorship and JudgingGhadge has been honored for mentoring and judging coding competitions at prestigious events like Harvard University’s hackathon, the Future of Data Hackathon, and the Hack49 Global Hackathon.
Empowering InnovatorsHis workshops, focusing on data security and streaming systems, have been lauded by leaders, including Washington State Senator Lisa Wellman and IEEE Seattle Chairperson Dr. Sheree Wen.
Tejas Ghadge’s career reflects a relentless commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and inspiring the next generation of leaders. Through his pioneering work at AWS Lambda and his contributions to the global tech community, he continues to set benchmarks for transformative impact in the technology industry.
