IT Specialist focused on ServiceNow administration and ITSM operations.
Hands-on IT support & system administration background with working knowledge of ServiceNow (incident, change, asset, catalog, reporting). Comfortable documenting, automating, and improving support workflows to help teams deliver reliable services.
Target Role: IT Specialist 3 (NY HELPS) — Albany
Aligned with the Office of the Attorney General posting for an IT Specialist 3 with ServiceNow focus.
- ServiceNow administration: incident, request/catalog, change, asset/CMDB, reporting
- User enablement: documentation, training, and clear communications
- Process-minded: translate requirements into maintainable workflows
- Integrations & updates: collaborate on platform upgrades and data quality
At-a-Glance Fit
- Experience: 5+ years across help desk and systems
- ITSM: incident, change, asset, knowledge, catalog
- Platforms: ServiceNow (working knowledge), AD, M365, Windows Server
- Strengths: documentation, ownership, customer focus, steady delivery
Skills
ServiceNow & ITSM
- Incident / Request / Change / Asset & CMDB
- Service Catalog and approvals
- Reporting & dashboards
- Knowledge base and user training
Systems
- Windows Server, Active Directory, GPO
- Endpoint hardening & patching
- M365 administration
Automation & Data
- Basic Python & SQL
- Task automation & scripts
- Excel advanced reporting
Experience
IT Manager / System Administrator — TEKO – BERCA
09/2015 – 03/2019
- Managed infrastructure (servers, firewalls, security) for two sister companies.
- Used ITSM tooling (incl. ServiceNow) to track incidents, requests, and assets.
- Implemented cloud & on‑prem backups; produced clear SOPs and runbooks.
- Supported 100+ users; reduced downtime with proactive maintenance.
Teaching Assistant — Eastern Mediterranean University
09/2014 – 07/2015
- Taught Microsoft Word & Excel across four classes (20 hrs/week).
- Maintained lab PCs and assisted with troubleshooting.
IT Support Technician — Sanko
06/2006 – 09/2008
- Performed weekly backups (cloud & HDD) for data protection.
- Tracked production data and maintained accurate records.
Projects (Selected)
Service Catalog Refresh
ServiceNow • Catalog • Approvals • Reporting
Documented request types, owners, and SLAs. Simplified approvals and improved reporting consistency.
Backup & Recovery SOP
Backups • SOP • M365
Established weekly backup cadence with restore testing and step-by-step SOPs.
Help Desk Playbook
ITIL • Triage • Knowledge
Created quick-reference triage and escalation guides; improved new-hire ramp and CSAT.
Lightweight Monitoring
Scripting • Alerts
Added scripted checks with clear thresholds and notifications to reduce surprise incidents.
Resume
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Last updated: August 10, 2025
Contact
Clifton Park, NY • Open to hybrid Albany roles (2 days/week on‑site)
- Email: erkankoyun@erkankoyun.com
- GitHub: github.com/erkankoyun
- LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erkan-koyun-6aa709107