Antoine Grenier

Technology Professional, Programmer & Stage Lighting Enthusiast

About Me

With a strong interest in technology, I have developed a substantial home lab environment featuring over 5 enterprise HP servers, supporting more than 50 services and utilizing advanced networking techniques. Proficient in managing enterprise server environments, I also have a track record of programming Node.js backends with MongoDB, having over 15 public projects, some used by school personnel and students. Additionally, I have experience in stage lighting, designing and operating systems using the DMX and Artnet technology with the Onyx software.

Skills

Enterprise Servers

Maintaining a large home lab environment with enterprise servers running dozens of virtual machines, dozens of containers and services. Utilizing Proxmox for advanced virtualization and management.

Technical Expertise

Over 5 years of experience managing and maintaining servers in a home lab environment, hosting dozens of services for public use in real-world scenarios.

High-Speed Networking

Implemented 10 gigabit networking across my personal home lab, connecting servers, backup systems, and other equipment for optimal performance and reliability.

Programming

Experienced in developing numerous websites and backend servers using Node.js and MongoDB. I have created a variety of public-facing projects, including over 15 applications, some utilized by school personnel and students. My work spans a broad range of functionalities and services, showcasing my proficiency in backend development and system integration.

Technical Setup

Proficient in setting up and configuring servers, computers, alarm systems, lighting equipment and sound equipment.

Stage Productions & DMX Lighting

Skilled in creating effective lighting effects using DMX technology and Onyx software. With a solid understanding of stage productions, I have experience in lighting design, equipment setup, and managing live shows.


Experience

Enterprise Technology

Started working with enterprise servers at the age of 13, building a home lab environment that now includes over 5 enterprise HP servers. Over the years, I have gained extensive experience managing and maintaining these systems, focusing on real-world applications and public use.

Stage Lighting

Begun working with DMX equipment at the age of 11, with a long history of tinkering and experimenting with lighting technology since the age of 7. I have developed a solid background in designing and operating small scale stage lighting systems using the Onyx software.

Technical Expertise at School

Responsible for all technical aspects of shows and events at my school due to my personal expertise in stage lighting and sound equipment. I handle lighting equipment installation, show control, and general technical management, skills that are beyond the standard curriculum and reflect my individual proficiency and contributions.


List of Other Equipment in My Homelab

    Hardware
  • Production Proxmox and Backup servers
  • TrueNAS Servers (SMB, NFS and iSCSI)
  • Raid controllers
  • Ubiquiti (Unifi) Complete Network with more than 10 vlans
  • Cisco Nexus 10 GbE SFP+ Switch for fiber
  • Aruba Switches and AP's
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply's (UPS)
  • Video Matrix Switches and Multi Zone Amps

  • Virtual Machines or Containers
  • Database Servers
  • Self-hosted DNS Servers
  • Reverse Proxies for Web Resources
  • Radius Server for WiFi Authentication
  • OpenVPN and Wireguard Servers
  • Self-hosted VoIP Server with Cisco Phones
  • Windows VMs
  • Windows RDG Servers
  • Docker Servers
  • Media and File Servers
  • Monitoring and Alerts
  • HomeAssistant Server
  • And more...

Contact Me

Feel free to reach out for collaborations or inquiries.