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TheGrimmChester/README.md

👋 Hi, I'm Nicolas

💼 Profile

Software & IoT developer with expertise in smart energy systems, automation, and backend development.
I design and implement solutions that connect hardware, cloud services, and user interfaces to optimize efficiency and reliability.

🛠️ Technical Skills

  • Programming Languages: Python, PHP (Symfony), JavaScript, YAML, Bash
  • Frameworks & Tools: Home Assistant, Node-RED, Docker, Kubernetes, Git
  • IoT & Protocols: MQTT, Zigbee2MQTT, ESP32, RS485, Modbus
  • Energy Systems: Solar inverters, Battery Management Systems (LiFePO4), Energy dashboards
  • Other: REST APIs, Async programming, Linux server management

📂 Key Projects

  • Solar & Battery Control System

    • Automated management of solar inverters and hybrid batteries (LiFePO4, Victron MultiPlus II).
    • Dynamic control via MQTT + Home Assistant to optimize self-consumption and reduce grid dependency.
  • 🏠 Home Assistant Smart Automations

    • Priority-based load management (EV charging, water heaters, appliances).
    • Surplus solar routing and energy-aware scheduling with real-time monitoring.
  • 🎵 Symfony Music Library Manager

    • Web app for automatic music organization.
    • Integration with MusicBrainz API for metadata retrieval and file renaming.

📊 Current Focus

  • Advanced energy management algorithms (solar surplus, EV charging strategies).
  • Full integration of Node-RED dashboard for flexible and configurable home energy management.
  • Expanding Symfony-based applications with automation and cloud integration.

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  1. Musicarr Musicarr Public

    PHP 4

  2. musicarr-file-naming-plugin musicarr-file-naming-plugin Public

    PHP

  3. synolia/SyliusAkeneoPlugin synolia/SyliusAkeneoPlugin Public

    This Sylius plugin allows you to import data from Akeneo PIM

    PHP 25 23

  4. synolia/SyliusSchedulerCommandPlugin synolia/SyliusSchedulerCommandPlugin Public

    Schedule Symfony Commands in your Sylius

    PHP 33 21