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Chris O'Neil, aka "The Web Guy" Founder of Anza Valley Networks, Inc. MYSQL5 CCNA CISSP RHCE+
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An avid computer programmer since the age of 8, and a 15-year veteran of the Internet Service Provider industry, Chris started his Internet career in 1994 with Orange County's first Internet Service Provider (ISP), Pacific Coast Consulting Services. Quickly growing into a nationwide internet franchise corporation called "First Internet Alliance", Chris helped build and manage several ISP's, from San Clemente, to San Diego.
Chris quickly combined his love of computer programming with his hands-on experience working as a network engineer, and in 1995 took on the additional responsibility of leading the "web consulting team" -- and started developing custom web sites and intranets for businesses in Orange, L.A. and San Diego counties.
Since then, Chris has branched out on his own, serving clients worldwide, and logging in over 5,000 hours of custom web programming (LAMP - Linux, Apache, MySQL and Perl).
Along the way Chris earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from San Diego State University, and also served as a Captain in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. In 2008, Chris earned his "Certificate of Expertise" in SELinux Policy Administration, and is currently preparing for certification as an Ethical Hacker (CEH) and an Information Systems Auditor (CISA).
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 Chris O'Neil, CISSP, RHCE+, CCNA
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In 2009, Chris was endorsed as a Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) by the (ISC)2, and hopes to have the time and resources to one day become a Red Hat Certified Security Specialist (RHCSS) and Red Hat Certified Architect (RHCA).
[ CORE CAPABILITIES ]
- Open Source Software
- SQL Database Management
- Security Enhanced Linux (SELinux) Policy Administration
- Internet and Intranet Software Development
- Server Co-location
- LAN/WAN Network Engineering
- UNIX/Linux System Administration
- Data Mining and Warehousing
- Secure Data Storage
- Information Security / Encryption
- Off-site Emergency Data Backups
- MySQL Database Development and Administration
- Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) and Firewalls
- Computer and Systems Programming
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux (versions 3 to 5)
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Chris spent the latter half of 2002 and the first half of 2003 in the Middle East supporting Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom as the Communications and Information Systems Officer for 3rd Battalion, 1st Marines.
Chris' personal military decorations include the Navy & Marine Corps Achievment Medal with "Combat V", the Good Conduct Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Iraq Campaign Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal and the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal.
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Exhausted, but grateful to be alive! This photo of Chris standing in front of a SatCOM link outside Battalion CP was taken in Sadr City, April 2003. 3/1 stayed at this location for several weeks after performing an amphibious assault across the Tigris River. Days were fairly safe -- with the exception of some unlucky Marines who were hit by richochets inside the walled compound.
My most memorable moment of the war: We had just conducted the amphib assault across the Tigris River and linked up with the Battalion Main CP at the outskirts of Sadr City. We setup a Battalion-sized perimeter and waited for the rest of the units on our flanks to link up. It was relatively peaceful for a few hours, with the exception of some fellows who drove up and down the street (about a half mile away) every now and then, shooting sporadically. Master Sergeant Don Harrington, aka "Green Mile" - my good friend and second in command dropped by my vehicle to say "hello" and like a pair of boot privates we decided to sit on the hood of the HMMWV and watch the sun set. We started reminiscing about the "good times" (probably in downtown Coronado) when all of a sudden I turned to Don and asked, "Is someone shooting at us?" We both looked at each other for a moment, and then jumped off the hood, and ran behind the vehicle to get some cover. Marines all around us were diving in their fighting holes -- Don and I started laughing at how stupid we had been -- and at Staff Sergeant Mac who like normal was sitting up straight with bullets whizzing by -- when all of a sudden Staff Sergeant Ray aka "Stingray" breathlessly joined us from the rear, where he had been "safely" taking a dump. "Holy CRAP!" he exclaimed -- and went on to recite how a few moments before he had been taking care of business next to another Staff Sergeant, when all of a sudden bullets started dancing around their feet. "SCREW THIS!" exclaimed the other Marine, and without waiting to wipe, pulled up his cami trousers and ran for cover. An extremely proud person, Stingray calmly wiped his ass before pulling up his trousers and rejoining our position. I think we laughed for several minutes after that.
Released from active duty in August 2003, Chris bought a small parcel of land in Aguanga, CA overlooking Lake Riverside - a few miles from the town of Anza, CA.
Chris founded Anza Valley Networks in January of 2005 and incorporated the business in 2008.
Anza Valley Networks, Inc. is a proud member of the Anza Valley Chamber of Commerce and business sponsor of the Hamilton Museum. Chris and his wife Kristie are also active supporters of the Anza Civic Improvement League (ACIL), "Keep Anza Clean" days, and Chris can usually be found marching in the color guard on Anza Day!
Chris is a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the VFW National Home for Children and the First Marine Division Association. A service-connected, partially-disabled combat veteran, Chris is also a life member of the Disabled American Veterans (DAV), and is proud to be a "Diamond Leader" in the DAV's "Commanders Club".
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A Red Hat Certified Engineer (RHCE), Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) and a Certified MySQL 5.0 Developer, Chris leverages Information Technology to increase the profitability of his clients, and uses Information Security best practices to safe-guard their mission critical data.
In his spare time, Chris works outside in a futile attempt to keep his property cleared of brush and weeds, and plans to grow olives, grapes, almonds and lavender once his irrigation project is completed!
Chris enjoys reading, watching movies, listening to music, cooking, playing billiards/cards/darts/ping-pong and relaxing with his wife, Kristie (a.k.a. Super-Mom) and his son, Sean Christopher.
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A professional member of IEEE, (ISC)2, ISSA and ISACA, Chris is currently pursuing professional-level certification with Cisco (CCNP) and Red Hat Linux (RHCA). Chris can be reached by calling toll free 1-866-WEB-GUY-6 (1-866-932-4896).
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