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Peter Oliha

SOFTWARE ENGINEER | FOUNDER | CONSULTANT

About Me

Hello! I'm Peter Oliha, a software engineer and consultant based in Ottawa, Canada. Primarily, I focus on building backend systems and APIs that power modern web applications. I have over 15 years of experience in software development, having worked with a variety of technologies and frameworks. I enjoy bringing ideas to life through code, whether it's building backend systems, APIs, or a building a simple website for small businesses.

Recent Projects

Here are some of my recent projects
MapleStack

MapleStack

MapleStack is a Canadian job board built to make job searching simpler, smarter, and a lot less overwhelming. It aggregates job postings directly from company websites across Canada and organizes them in one easy-to-browse platform.
KidzLog

KidzLog

KidzLog provides a full suite of tools to help you manage various aspects of your childcare business. From tracking attendance to handling billing and payments, the goal is to meet the needs of childcare providers, whether you run a home-based daycare or a larger childcare center.
Findchildcare.ca

Findchildcare.ca

FindChildcare.ca is a comprehensive directory of home and center-based childcare providers across Canada, designed to help parents find childcare easily.
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Latest Articles

Some of my recent thoughts

Migrating from WordPress to Nuxt

Learn how I rebuilt my website from WordPress to Nuxt, including the reasons behind the change, migration steps, and important considerations for SEO and performance.

My Initial Server Setup Checklist

A comprehensive checklist for setting up a secure VPS server with Ubuntu. Covers system updates, user management, SSH configuration, firewall setup, and security tools.

Enums as arrays in PostgreSQL - Updated 2024

Learn how to use PostgreSQL enums with arrays for data validation and integrity. Complete guide with examples and PostgreSQL 16 updates.
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