This Women's History Month, we're spotlighting the people behind Dune's data infrastructure. Victoria Kraizman is a backend developer on our Blockchain team, focused on data ingestion and chain onboarding. We sat down with her to talk about her path into crypto, what fuels her day-to-day, and why she might one day trade debugging pipelines for diagnosing animals.
About Victoria
What do you do at Dune, and what does a great day look like?
I'm part of the Blockchain team at Dune, working as a backend developer. My main focus is data ingestion and overall data health, making sure new chains are onboarded smoothly and that everything runs reliably behind the scenes.
A great day for me is when I'm putting the final touches on a new chain onboarding. The ingestion pipelines are running smoothly, jobs are healthy, and users can already explore fresh onchain data. There's something satisfying about knowing that what we built is now live and empowering other teams.
Even better if that same day includes a virtual coffee with a colleague outside my team. Those small moments of connection make remote-first days better.
How did you first get into your field?
Becoming a backend developer was actually quite straightforward. I studied the field, found an internship, and started working. Step by step, very linear.
Crypto, on the other hand, feels like something that keeps finding me.
My first exposure was back in 2018 during the big boom. I happened to know someone building a startup who needed help, and that's how I got my first hands-on experience in the space. After that, I took a break from crypto and worked in a different area for a few years.
Then in 2024, the company I was working for needed a backend developer with crypto experience. As an internal hire, I was a perfect match, and that brought me back into the space.
A year later, Dune found me. I'll always be grateful to Nick for reaching out and to my previous experience for making it possible to join Dune.
Forge the Future — Give to Gain
What have you given to others, and what have you gained in return?
One of Dune's values is "Get to the Heart of It" — communicating directly and having the courage to face difficult conversations. For me, that also means being open about uncertainty. I don't only share polished results. I speak up when something feels challenging, when I need help, or when I don't have all the answers. I believe that honesty, especially when it's uncomfortable, leads to better results.
In return, I gain something powerful: a culture where we can be both ambitious engineers and real people. Where strength isn't about always being right, but about showing up fully. That kind of environment makes growth feel shared, not lonely.
"Strength isn't about always being right. It's about showing up fully. That kind of environment makes growth feel shared, not lonely." — Victoria Kraizman
Life at Dune
What three words describe working at Dune?
Challenging. Exciting. Rewarding.
(But if I'm being honest, the real answer is: The. Best. People.)
What does a Dune value mean to you in practice?
Beyond "Get to the Heart of It," there's another value that resonates with me deeply: "Embrace the Rollercoaster."
In practice, it means not expecting things to feel easy all the time. Working with blockchain data, onboarding new chains, debugging unexpected edge cases — it can be intense. But instead of seeing that intensity as a crisis, I try to see it as a signal that I'm growing. The hard problems are usually the ones that teach the most.
Embracing the rollercoaster means staying curious when things break, calm when things are uncertain, and open to learning every step of the way. The ride isn't always comfortable, but that's exactly what makes it meaningful.
Just for Fun
🐾 Something unexpected about Victoria:
If she ever quits tech, she's becoming a veterinarian. Turns out she just likes diagnosing complex systems and helping others — whether the system runs on code or on four legs.
Victoria Kraizman is a Backend Developer on the Blockchain Team at Dune. Connect with her on LinkedIn.
