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Preston M Tulay

Preston M Tulay

IT Systems Support
Silver Spring,MD

Summary

IT professional with 10+ years of experience supporting enterprise systems, desktop environments, help desk operations, and infrastructure across federal government, international organizations, and higher-education institutions. Proven expertise in Windows environments, hardware/software support, ticketing systems, system documentation, asset management, and end-user support. Strong background in IT operations, system integration, security compliance, and technical training, with a consistent record of improving service delivery, documentation, and system reliability in regulated public-sector environments.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Senior Systems Engineer / IT Support Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided Tier I–II enterprise IT support for Judiciary Electronic Travel Systems (JETS) in a Windows-based environment.
  • Administered user accounts, permissions, and security access, including onboarding, modification, and deactivation.
  • Diagnosed and resolved hardware, software, authentication, and data integrity issues, escalating to Tier III teams as needed.
  • Supported system testing, deployments, and upgrades, including UAT and post-implementation reviews.
  • Authored and maintained SOPs, job aids, and knowledge base articles using SharePoint and Jira.
  • Analyzed help desk trends and recommended process improvements and targeted user training.

Key Achievements

  • Updated and standardized security administration SOPs to meet audit requirements.
  • Authored multiple knowledge articles that reduced repeat incidents and improved first-contact resolution.

IT Office Operations Supervisor

U.S. Department of Commerce – 2020 Census Bureau
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Supervised a team of 6 IT Support Clerks providing enterprise desktop and field IT support.
  • Resolved incidents related to workstations, mobile devices, software, printers, Wi-Fi, and user access.
  • Managed hardware configuration, deployment, maintenance, and asset lifecycle tracking.
  • Utilized Decennial Remedy to track, assign, and resolve incidents and service requests.
  • Supported IT emergency response operations and continuity of services.

Key Achievements

  • Designed and implemented an asset inventory and tracking system, improving accountability and reporting.
  • Completed advanced Citrix Desktop Director training and onboarded new IT staff more efficiently.

Engineering Education Manager / ICT Consultant (IT Operations Focus)

RTI International (USAID-EHELD Project)
08.2011 - 07.2017
  • Led technology operations, system upgrades, and IT infrastructure support for a $22.5M USAID program.
  • Oversaw procurement, installation, and maintenance of computer labs, servers, networking equipment, and software.
  • Provided desktop and application support to faculty, staff, and administrators.
  • Developed technical documentation, SOPs, system reports, and data analyses for stakeholders.
  • Coordinated vendors, contracts, and technology deployments across multiple departments.

Key Achievements

  • Deployed and supported 10 new engineering and computer laboratories.
  • Improved system availability and user adoption through structured documentation and training.

ICT Specialist / IT Trainer

United Nations Integrated Mission (UNMIT)
06.2009 - 12.2010
  • Provided enterprise desktop, hardware, and software support across mission departments.
  • Supported Microsoft Office, email systems, and local networks.
  • Delivered IT training and developed user guides and troubleshooting documentation.

System Analyst & Audio/Visual Coordinator

Howard University – School of Law
09.2007 - 06.2009
  • Supported desktop systems, classroom technology, A/V equipment, and peripherals.
  • Collaborated with vendors to specify, procure, and deploy new hardware and software.
  • Supported faculty and administrative users with technical issues and system upgrades.

Education

M.Sc. - Applied Computer Systems Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
Hyattsville, MD
05-1999

BBA - Computer-Based Information Systems

Howard University
Washington, DC
05.2001 -

Skills

IT Operations & Desktop Support (Tier I–III)

Windows OS (10/11), macOS

Hardware & Peripheral Support (Desktops, Laptops, Printers, A/V)

Microsoft Office 365 & SharePoint

IT Service Management (Remedy, Jira, HEAT)

User Account Administration & Access Control

Asset & Inventory Management

Network & Connectivity Support (LAN, Wi-Fi, VPN, Citrix)

SOPs, Knowledge Base & Technical Documentation

IT Security Awareness & Compliance

Vendor & Stakeholder Coordination

Operating Systems: Windows, macOS

Applications: Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Teams, Jira, Remedy

Programming/Scripting: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, SPSS, SAS (basic)

Other Tools: Slack, Google Workspace, ChatGPT, Canva

Certification

CompTIA A+ – Core 2 Passed | Core 1 In Progress

Timeline

Senior Systems Engineer / IT Support Specialist

General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT)
04.2021 - 09.2022

IT Office Operations Supervisor

U.S. Department of Commerce – 2020 Census Bureau
03.2020 - 11.2020

Engineering Education Manager / ICT Consultant (IT Operations Focus)

RTI International (USAID-EHELD Project)
08.2011 - 07.2017

ICT Specialist / IT Trainer

United Nations Integrated Mission (UNMIT)
06.2009 - 12.2010

System Analyst & Audio/Visual Coordinator

Howard University – School of Law
09.2007 - 06.2009

BBA - Computer-Based Information Systems

Howard University
05.2001 -

M.Sc. - Applied Computer Systems Management

University of Maryland Global Campus
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