Senior Software Engineer at Datadog
New York, New York
Khrystyna Terletska
Council Member
Khrystyna Terletska is a Senior Software Engineer at Datadog with 8 years of experience building high-performance, reliable computer systems that handle millions of users. She specializes in creating complex software that processes large amounts of data in real-time, particularly for sports betting and financial applications that need to work perfectly even during major events like the Super Bowl.
At her previous role with DraftKings, Khrystyna played a key role in integrating live sports odds into the Apple Sports app, helping millions of sports fans get real-time updates on their favorite teams. She designed and built systems that could handle 10 times the normal traffic during big games while keeping everything running smoothly across more than 400 different software components. Her work directly impacted nearly 3 million monthly users who rely on accurate, instant sports data.
Currently at Datadog, Khrystyna focuses on building caching systems that help make software run faster and more reliably. She has created tools that over 2,000 engineers use every day to build better applications. Her expertise includes working with popular programming languages like C#, Python, and JavaScript, as well as modern technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and various cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.
At her previous role with DraftKings, Khrystyna played a key role in integrating live sports odds into the Apple Sports app, helping millions of sports fans get real-time updates on their favorite teams. She designed and built systems that could handle 10 times the normal traffic during big games while keeping everything running smoothly across more than 400 different software components. Her work directly impacted nearly 3 million monthly users who rely on accurate, instant sports data.
Currently at Datadog, Khrystyna focuses on building caching systems that help make software run faster and more reliably. She has created tools that over 2,000 engineers use every day to build better applications. Her expertise includes working with popular programming languages like C#, Python, and JavaScript, as well as modern technologies like Docker, Kubernetes, and various cloud platforms including Amazon Web Services and Google Cloud.
Khrystyna holds an Engineering degree from Lviv Polytechnic National University in Ukraine and has published multiple research papers in international journals about improving computer system performance and reliability. She is an IEEE Senior Member and belongs to several professional organizations including the International Association of Engineers and the Association for Computing Machinery. She also serves as a judge for technology awards and hackathons, helping to recognize innovation in the software industry.
Beyond her technical work, Khrystyna is passionate about mentoring other engineers and sharing knowledge with her team. She believes in making technology more accessible and inclusive, supporting initiatives that help bring more diverse talent into the tech industry. Her combination of deep technical expertise and leadership skills makes her a valuable contributor to any technology team focused on building scalable, reliable software solutions.
Beyond her technical work, Khrystyna is passionate about mentoring other engineers and sharing knowledge with her team. She believes in making technology more accessible and inclusive, supporting initiatives that help bring more diverse talent into the tech industry. Her combination of deep technical expertise and leadership skills makes her a valuable contributor to any technology team focused on building scalable, reliable software solutions.