Andy Howie
East Kilbride,South Lanarkshire
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in ethical conduct, decision-making analytics, and strategic visioning. Demonstrates advanced IT literacy and proficiency, complemented by strong skills in technology implementation and statistical modelling. Possesses a deep understanding of international relations and product knowledge, driving successful outcomes through informed decision-making. Committed to leveraging these competencies to enhance organisational performance and achieve strategic goals.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work history
FIDE Fair Play Commission Chair
FIDE
Lucerne, Switzerland
2025.04 - Current
Voluntary Position
In charge of the FIDE Fair Play Commission who are responsible for the planning and implementation of Fair Play worldwide as well as investigating cases of cheating
Responsibilities include
- Determining the strategic direction of the Commission
- Investigation of cases of cheating
- Assessing new technologies for threats
- Determining detection methodology
- Running seminars globally
- Running and interpreting the output of the FIDE Fair Play Analysis tool
- Assigning personnel to events
Executive Director
Chess Scotland
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2008.08 - Current
Voluntary Position.
Second in Charge of National Federation
- Responsible for planning and strategic direction of the Federation
- Represent Scotland with Europe (ECU) and World Governing Body (FIDE)
- Currently overseeing modernisation of Constitution and Processes
Principal Engineer
Dell Technologies
Glasgow, Glasgow City
2005.06 - 2025.04
Progressed through Front Line Support from L1 to L3 over 8 years before transitioning to Engineering.
- Responsibilities include:
- Resolution of complex, systemic customer issues
- Working with Manufacturers to find optimal solutions
- Complex failure Analysis
- SME in Battery technology and Thermal solutions
- Travel throughout EMEA to customer sites as required
- Updating issue database with key issues for front line staff issue database.
- Sharing knowledge and experience to Level 2 and 3 through instructor led course on Dell University.
Projects and Administration Manager
Gyle Shopping Centre
Edinburgh
1994.09 - 2005.01
In charge of 4 departments
Foodcourt, Cleaning, Trolley Collection and was the Licensee of the Bar.
Duties included
Design and running of the IT infrastructure
Staffing levels
Inventory Control
Setting budgets
Training
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology and Computing
Open University
Milton Keynes 2000.09 - 2005.09
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh 1990.09 - 1994.05
Skills
- Ethical conduct
- Decision-Making analytics
- Strategic visioning
- Technology implementation
- International relations
- Advanced IT literacy
- Advanced IT proficiency
- Statistical modelling
- Product knowledge
Accomplishments
First Scottish (and only the second from the UK) to be a match arbiter in a World Championship Match
Received an award at Dell for a BPI project that realised $100 million in savings over its lifetime
Affiliations
- Chess is a major part of my life. I am a category A International Arbiter (Chess Referee) and have worked at multiple top tournaments. Other hobbies include Photography, Astronomy, Philately and playing my Guitar, Clarinet or Oboe
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
FIDE Fair Play Commission Chair
FIDE
2025.04 - Current
Executive Director
Chess Scotland
2008.08 - Current
Principal Engineer
Dell Technologies
2005.06 - 2025.04
Bachelor of Science - Information Technology and Computing
Open University
2000.09 - 2005.09
Projects and Administration Manager
Gyle Shopping Centre
1994.09 - 2005.01
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
Heriot-Watt University
1990.09 - 1994.05