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.

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Recent Projects

Here are some of my recent projects

Jan 15, 2025

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.

Oct 15, 2024

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.

Jun 15, 2024

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

Oct 15, 2024

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.

Oct 1, 2024

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.

Jul 1, 2024

KidzLog

KidzLog is a comprehensive childcare management system designed to streamline operations for childcare providers, from attendance tracking to billing and payments.

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