Built on 20+ Years of Solving Real Problems
The story
We've been building software for businesses since before "cloud computing" was a phrase anyone used. Over two decades, we've seen every wave of technology come through — from the early web through mobile, SaaS, APIs, and now intelligent automation.
Through all of it, one thing has stayed constant: businesses need systems that solve real problems. Not trends, not buzzwords, not technology for technology's sake. They need a team that can look at how their people actually work, identify the bottlenecks and repetitive tasks, and build software that eliminates them.
That's what Olera does. We're a small, experienced team based in Fox Chapel, just outside Pittsburgh, serving businesses across Western Pennsylvania. We build systems that automate the repetitive work eating up your team's day — so they can focus on the work that actually grows your business.
Meet the team
When you work with Olera, you work directly with us. No account managers, no junior developers learning on your project, no handoffs between departments.
Matt Loht
Co-Founder | Technical Lead
Matt has spent 20+ years building websites, custom software, and automation systems for businesses across Western Pennsylvania. He leads all technical delivery at Olera — from architecture and development to hosting, integrations, and ongoing system management. When you work with Olera, you work directly with Matt.
Helen Studer
Co-Founder | Client Strategy & Business Development
Helen brings a background in business development and client relationships to Olera, managing outreach, partnerships, and new client onboarding across the Pittsburgh region. She's the first person most clients speak with, and she stays involved to make sure every engagement is set up for success.
Our team's technical depth
Beyond day-to-day project delivery, our extended technical capabilities include enterprise cloud architecture on AWS and Azure, large-scale system migrations, healthcare compliance infrastructure, DevSecOps, and hands-on experience scaling technology organizations from startup to enterprise. When a project calls for that depth, it's available — without bringing in outside vendors.
Small by design
We stay small on purpose. That means faster decisions, deeper expertise on every project, and a level of personal attention that larger agencies simply can't match. Your business isn't a ticket in a queue — it's a partnership we're invested in.
"The best technology is the kind you never think about. It just works."
Outcomes over technology
We don't care about using the newest framework or the trendiest tool. We care about hours saved, errors eliminated, and capacity gained. We use whatever technology the problem requires.
Partnerships, not projects
Our longest client relationship spans 25 years. We've evolved their systems through four major technology shifts because we're invested in their success long-term.
Plain English, always
You'll never hear us use jargon to make ourselves sound smart. If we can't explain what we're building and why in plain English, we haven't thought it through well enough.
Build with what you have
You shouldn't have to rip out your existing software and start over. We build on top of the tools you already use — QuickBooks, Salesforce, Outlook, whatever it is.
Your fractional technology partner
Most businesses don't need a full-time CTO. They need a technology partner who understands their operations and evolves their systems as the business grows. Our longest partnership is going on 25 years.
We learn your business
We invest time understanding how your team actually works — not just the surface-level processes, but the nuances that off-the-shelf software always misses.
We grow with you
As your business evolves, we identify new automation opportunities and expand your systems. Technology changes. Your partner doesn't.
We're always there
Monitoring, maintenance, and continuous improvement. When something needs attention, we handle it — often before you even notice.
I've been trading algorithmically for years and have worked with a lot of systems. What Matt built is incredibly sophisticated — multi-window backtesting, ML optimization, live execution, risk controls, the whole stack, fully automated. It's not a demo. It runs real money.
— Paul, Algorithmic Trader
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