Niel Armstrong is the V.P. of IT for Activision, Inc., the 2^nd largest independent video game publisher in the world.  Niel oversees the Company’s global infrastructure and business systems   Prior to joining Activision in 2004, Niel led the IT & eCommerce Technology functions at International Rectifier, a global semiconductor manufacturer.  During the dot.com boom, Niel co-founded and was the CTO of an internet financial benchmarking start-up called stealthCFO.com.  Niel began his career with Andersen Consulting, now Accenture, for 11 years focusing on the application of IT in large manufacturing clients.  Niel holds both MBA and BSBA degrees from Indiana University.  Niel and his family make their home in Malibu, California.