Analytics pipeline dropping events during high load

**Labels:** `bug`, `data-loss`, `critical`
**Description:**
During peak hours (2-4 PM PST), we're seeing approximately 15% of analytics events being dropped. This is affecting our ability to generate accurate reports and real-time metrics.

**Metrics:**
- Normal load: 10,000 events/second - 0% loss
- Peak load: 50,000 events/second - 15% loss
- Expected: Should handle up to 100,000 events/second