Annie J. Baird, Full-stack web developer with a passion for crafting reliable, user-centered platforms in the regulated online gambling space. Born in Basel, Switzerland, I grew up in a multilingual environment in the tri-border region-an experience that catalyzed my enthusiasm for building accessible digital experiences for users of all backgrounds. Having studied at ETH Zurich, first for my Bachelor's and then my Master's degree in Informatics, I commenced my career in developing secure financial web applications before moving onto specializing in iGaming around 2020, lured by the technical challenges inherent in high-traffic sites and by the need for rigorous compliance in such a heavily regulated market.
Since late 2022, I work as a senior developer and performance lead for SwissCasinoGuide.com-independent guide for Swiss players seeking trustworthy online casinos in 2025 and further. My work focuses on ensuring the website delivers accurate, timely information on licensed operators, current bonuses, game selections, payment methods, and player safety-everything Swiss users need to know to make informed choices in a landscape sculpted by the 2019 Gambling Act and ESBK regulations.
I spend my time optimizing the casino comparison tables so they load in an instant, even on slower internet services in Switzerland, as well as keeping the data up to the minute for new bonus offerings, optimizing SEO in German, French, Italian, and English to reach as many Swiss punters as possible, as well as tests for better usability during periods of high demand, such as during a popular football tournament or on holiday weekends. Keeping my position secure from hacking attempts, as well as encouraging the use of HTTPS, ensuring data handling is compliant, and consigning suspicious or disreputable platforms to the black list in the process.
The part which I find most fulfilling is the knowledge that this platform assists individuals from Zurich, Geneva, Bern, or smaller locations to avoid rogue sites and identify responsible ones with good RTPs, swift payments in CHF via Twint, PostFinance, or cryptocurrency choices, and robust RG features.
When I am not deep inside React components, Node.js APIs, or Lighthouse reports, I love hiking in the Jura mountains outside Basel, practicing French conversation over coffee with other multilingual folks, reading about blockchain applications for fintech and gaming, and spinning a few low-stakes rounds on a demo slot just to stay familiar with what our users experience. I also contribute to local initiatives supporting women in STEM, sharing insights on building performant affiliate sites.
If you end up on https://swisscasinoguide.com/, browse the top casino lists, go through a detailed test review, or filter for the quickest withdrawals, and on your device, this feels smooth, informative, and trustworthy, then I've probably had a say in that happening. I'm always down to discuss Next.js optimizations, multilingual site architecture, Swiss regulations around gambling, or emerging trends in European iGaming. Hit me up!
