Frank J. Wrubel — Executive Technology Advisor & Enterprise Solutions Architect

About Frank

A senior technology leader trusted by global enterprises.

Frank J. Wrubel is a senior enterprise architect and technology executive with more than two decades of experience designing, architecting, and delivering large-scale Microsoft collaboration, messaging, and cloud transformation solutions for global organizations.

He has led the architecture and delivery of complex Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft 365, Azure, Microsoft Teams, Lync, and Skype for Business initiatives — guiding organizations through digital transformation, designing highly available and geo-redundant communication platforms, and building enterprise migration strategies aligned with long-term business objectives.

Recognized for translating complex technical concepts into practical business outcomes, Frank partners with executive leadership, mentors engineering teams, and establishes technology roadmaps that support organizational growth. His work spans Fortune 500 organizations, federal agencies, healthcare, financial services, and multinational enterprises.

Executive Expertise

Enterprise capability across the full technology stack.

Enterprise Architecture

Global reference architectures aligned to business strategy and long-term operating models.

Cloud Transformation

Azure, Microsoft 365, and hybrid cloud strategy from assessment through modernization.

Unified Communications

Teams, Skype for Business, Lync, and enterprise voice at global scale.

High Availability & DR

Geo-redundant messaging and collaboration engineered for continuous operations.

Executive Advisory

Trusted counsel to CIOs, CTOs, and boards on technology strategy and roadmaps.

Large-Scale Migrations

Programs of 60K–160K users across Exchange, Lotus Notes, and Microsoft 365.

Focus areas

Enterprise domains of expertise

Continuously delivered

Microsoft 365ExchangeMicrosoft TeamsSkype for BusinessLyncHybrid InfrastructureDisaster RecoveryDigital TransformationTechnical Due DiligenceTechnology RoadmapsM&A Technology IntegrationPre-Sales Executive Consulting

Career Timeline

Two decades of enterprise leadership.

2015 — 2016

Redmond, WA

Avanade

Infrastructure Solutions Manager

Architected enterprise Microsoft collaboration and unified communications solutions aligned to enterprise architecture standards.
Led deployment of a 56,000-user Skype for Business environment for a major East Coast financial institution.
Expanded Microsoft Azure expertise to support hybrid and cloud-native infrastructure design.

2015

Atlanta, GA

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Enterprise Solutions Architect

Architected an enterprise IVR solution using AudioCodes gateways to improve call routing and reliability.
Led upgrade of remote Microsoft Lync Branch Appliance servers from Lync 2010 to 2013 across dispersed sites.
Developed PowerShell automation to migrate users and accelerate deployment timelines.

2013 — 2015

Remote, United States

Computer Sciences Corporation (now DXC Technology)

Unified Communications Architect

Directed global architecture and migration design for a 160,000-user international insurance organization.
Led enterprise migrations of 80,000+ users from Lotus Notes and IBM Sametime to Microsoft Exchange and Lync.
Contributed to strategic planning and technical design for migrations into Microsoft Office 365.

2011 — 2013

Remote, United States

IBM Global Services — Microsoft Practice

Advisory Architect

Directed end-to-end architecture and deployment of Microsoft Lync 2010 environments across enterprise clients.
Served as lead architect on Microsoft Exchange and Lync initiatives, providing governance and strategic guidance.
Designed IM, presence, and enterprise conferencing solutions for organizations of 2,500 to 6,000 users.

2011

Conshohocken, PA

The Judge Group

Senior Exchange Consultant

Project Lead for a strategic enterprise migration initiative spanning architecture through post-deployment support.
Architected a 4,000-user migration to a unified Microsoft Exchange 2010 and Lync 2010 environment.

2010

Thousand Oaks, CA

Avanade Corporation

Senior Project Manager

Collaborated with Microsoft Consulting Services to deploy an OCS 2007 R2 pilot for 15,000 corporate users.
Facilitated user adoption analysis feeding long-term rollout strategy.

2005 — 2009

Blue Bell / Malvern, PA

Unisys

Director / Unified Communications Architect

Directed a 60,000-user multi-site Exchange solution at PKO Bank Polski, saving $700,000 in hardware costs.
Presented performance test results at Microsoft conferences across the U.S. and Europe.
Delivered global training programs to Unisys field personnel supporting DHS, TSA, and HHS.

Major Enterprise Projects

Programs delivered at global scale.

International Insurance

160,000-User Global Exchange Migration

Challenge: Modernize legacy messaging and collaboration across 40+ countries with zero business disruption.
Solution: Global architecture and migration design transitioning legacy platforms to Microsoft Exchange and Lync.
Impact: Delivered operational resilience, standardized global collaboration, and unlocked cloud readiness.

ExchangeLyncActive DirectoryPowerShell

Global Enterprise

80,000-User Lotus Notes → Microsoft Migration

Challenge: Retire aging Lotus Notes and Sametime environments while preserving business continuity.
Solution: Enterprise migration strategy to Microsoft Exchange, Lync, and Office 365 aligned to Microsoft best practices.
Impact: Seamless user adoption, reduced operational cost, and modernized collaboration platform.

Lotus NotesExchangeOffice 365Sametime

Banking — PKO Bank Polski

60,000-User Enterprise Exchange Deployment

Challenge: Deliver a highly available, cost-efficient messaging platform for one of Europe's largest banks.
Solution: Multi-site scale-up Exchange architecture with tuned hardware/software profiles.
Impact: $700,000 in hardware savings and a resilient platform supporting national banking operations.

ExchangeWindows ServerHA/DRVirtualization

Financial Services

56,000-User Skype for Business Deployment

Challenge: Deliver enterprise voice and conferencing on a secure, managed services foundation.
Solution: Highly available, scalable Skype for Business platform within a managed services delivery model.
Impact: Unified enterprise communications with measurable improvements in reliability and adoption.

Skype for BusinessEnterprise VoiceAudioCodes

Multinational Enterprise

45,000-User Global Lync Infrastructure

Challenge: Standardize global collaboration across regions with disparate network readiness.
Solution: End-to-end Lync 2010 architecture, network readiness, and adoption strategy.
Impact: Unified voice, video, and conferencing across a globally distributed workforce.

Lync 2010NetworkingPowerShell

Government — DHS, TSA, HHS

Federal & Public Sector Programs

Challenge: Advise federal agencies on secure Exchange and messaging architecture.
Solution: Enterprise reference architectures, deployment training, and standards for federal environments.
Impact: Repeatable, compliant deployments across mission-critical public sector organizations.

ExchangeSecurityGovernance

Technology Stack

Deep expertise across the Microsoft enterprise ecosystem.

Microsoft Exchange

Microsoft Teams

Skype for Business

Lync

Microsoft 365

Azure

PowerShell

VMware

Hyper-V

Active Directory

AudioCodes

Enterprise Voice

Hybrid Cloud

Disaster Recovery

High Availability

Certifications

Credentialed enterprise expertise.

Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE)
Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA)
AudioCodes Certified Associate

Awards & Recognition

A voice trusted on the global stage.

Microsoft International Conference Speaker
Global Microsoft Technology Forums Presenter
Sixteen Distinguished Service Awards
Worldwide Enterprise Technology Presentations

Leadership Philosophy

Technology led by business outcomes.

Business Alignment

Every technology decision is anchored to measurable business outcomes.

Scalable Architecture

Solutions engineered for global scale, resilience, and long-term value.

Executive Communication

Translating complex architecture into decisions the C-suite can act on.

Mentoring Teams

Developing engineering talent to sustain enterprise transformation.

Responsible Innovation

Driving modernization with pragmatism, security, and governance.

Measurable Impact

Programs that deliver adoption, savings, and continuity — not just launches.

Speaking Engagements

Microsoft conferences and enterprise forums across four continents.

United States

United Kingdom

France

Germany

Netherlands

Poland

Australia

Middle East

Latin America

Executive Documents

Resume, biography, and supporting materials.

A curated library of executive materials for recruiters, executive search firms, boards, and enterprise organizations. Search, preview, and download the files you need.

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Frequently Asked

Working with Frank.

What types of engagements does Frank take on?

Executive advisory, fractional leadership, board advisory, interim CTO/CIO roles, and strategic consulting for enterprise architecture and cloud transformation programs. Engagements are remote-first and available worldwide.

What industries has Frank served?

Fortune 500 organizations, U.S. federal and state agencies, healthcare, financial services, defense, and multinational enterprises across North America, Europe, and Asia.

How large are the migrations Frank has led?

Programs of 60,000 to 160,000 users across Microsoft Exchange, Lotus Notes, Microsoft 365, Teams, and Skype for Business — including geo-redundant, high-availability enterprise environments.

How can I request Frank's resume or biography?

Full executive materials — resume, biography, cover letters, and case documents — are available for download in the Executive Documents section on this site.

Contact

Available for board, advisory, and executive engagements.

For executive search firms, boards, consulting partners, and enterprise organizations exploring strategic technology leadership.