Antoine Grenier

Technology Professional, Programmer & Stage Lighting Enthusiast

Getting to Know Me

Driven by a deep passion for technology, I have built an extensive home lab infrastructure comprising over five enterprise-grade HP servers, powering more than 50 services and leveraging advanced networking solutions. With expertise in managing enterprise server environments, I have also demonstrated strong programming capabilities by developing robust Node.js backends integrated with MongoDB. My portfolio includes over 15 public-facing projects, some of which are actively utilized by educational staff and students. Furthermore, I possess significant experience in stage lighting design and operation, specializing in DMX and Artnet technologies through the Onyx software platform.

Skills

Enterprise Servers

Maintaining a large home lab environment with enterprise servers running dozens of virtual machines, containers, and services using Proxmox.

Technical Expertise

Over 5 years managing servers in a home lab, hosting public-facing services in real-world scenarios.

Programming

Developed numerous websites and backend servers using Node.js and MongoDB, including over 15 applications for public use.

Technical Setup

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

High-Speed Networking

Implemented 40 Gigabit Fiber networking (Cisco Datacenter Switches) across the home lab for optimal performance.

Stage Productions & DMX Lighting

Experienced in DMX lighting design and managing live stage productions using Onyx software.


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.

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.

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.


Quick overview of My HomeLab

    Hardware
  • Production Proxmox Hypervisors and Backup servers
  • TrueNAS ZFS Servers (SMB, NFS and iSCSI)
  • Hardware and Software RAID Controllers
  • Ubiquiti (UniFi) Complete Network with more than 10 VLANS
  • WatchGuard Firebox for VPN
  • Cisco Nexus 10 and 40 GbE SFP+ Switch for fiber
  • Aruba Business Switches and Instant AP's
  • Uninterruptible Power Supply's (UPS)
  • Video Matrix Switches and Multi Zone Amps

  • Virtual Machines or Containers
  • Kubernetes Cluster (K3S)
  • Database Servers
  • Self-hosted DNS Servers
  • Reverse Proxies for Web Resources
  • Radius Server (NPS) 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
  • Robust Monitoring and Live Alerts
  • HomeAssistant Server
  • And so much more...

Let’s Connect!

Have a question, idea, or opportunity? I’d love to hear from you!