Stephen W. Thomas
If you need Azure Integration and BizTalk Architecture assistance, have questions, or already have a project in the works, reach out to me!
My core focus areas include:
- Azure Integration Services development
- BizTalk to Azure Integration Services migration
- BizTalk 2000 to 2020 Integration
- BizTalk and Azure hybrid solutions
- Both Architecture and Development work
Let me help ensure the project is a success!
Stephen W. Thomas
If you need Azure Integration and BizTalk Architecture assistance, have questions, or already have a project in the works, reach out to me!
My core focus areas include:
- Azure Integration Services development
- BizTalk to Azure Integration Services migration
- BizTalk 2000 to 2020 Integration
- BizTalk and Azure hybrid solutions
- Both Architecture and Development work
Let me help ensure the project is a success!
About Me
Hi. My name is Stephen W. Thomas. I am a delivery-focused Azure Integration Architect specializing in Azure Integration Services, BizTalk Server, and Hybrid Integration solutions.
I live in Austin, Texas but travel all over the world as needed by
my clients!
Project Experience
- BizTalk 2000 through 2020
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Functions
- Azure DevOps
- Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).
Industry Experience
- Healthcare
- Legal & Judicial
- Insurance
- Retail
- eCommerce
Stephen W. Thomas
Azure Integration Architect
Work Experience
Experience and Past ProjectsPluralsight (Author) 03/2013 – Current
Azure Integration and Messaging Author
Stanley Black & Decker – New Britain, CT 09/2021 – 02/2023
Azure Integration Architect
Supported projects developing new integrations as part of thousands of Logic Apps and supporting Azure artifacts running in Integration Service Environments (ISE)
Clark County District Attorney – Las Vegas, NV 01/2019 – 0/2021
Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer
Designed and built an integration solution to JustWare (Legal Case Management System)
QuickLearn Training – Seattle, WA 03/2018 – 07/2018
Trainer
Contract trainer for BizTalk and Azure courses
University Federal Credit Union– Austin, TX 05/2017 – 01/2018
Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer
Planned clients next steps for getting started with Microsoft Azure
Stratosphere Quality – Indianapolis, IN 11/2016 – 04/2017
Azure Architect, EDI Developer, Logic Apps Developer
Architected an Azure-based solution using Logic Apps and Integration Accounts
Other Experience Include
- Building Azure Integration solutions using Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Mangement, and other Azure technolgies
- Hybrid Microsoft Integration Solutions between Cloud and On-Prem
- Architecting large scale, mission-critical on-premises and cloud solutions
using BizTalk Server, Logic Apps, and other Azure Technologies - Windows Azure Logic Apps, API Apps, Service Bus, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Optimizing performance at both the code and server level for BizTalk Server
- Setting up continuous integration and nightly builds for BizTalk Server Developing Orchestrations, Schema, Pipelines, and Maps
- Working with BizTalk ESB Toolkit and creating custom components
- Teaching BizTalk Administration and troubleshooting
- Teaching on Azure IaaS and Windows Logic Apps
- Mentoring and training client team members
- Conference presentations
Core Skills
Microsoft BizTalk Server (over 20 years experience!)
Azure Service Bus
Architecting Hybrid Integration Solutions
Azure Functions
Azure Logic Apps
Azure DevOps
Microsoft BizTalk Server (over 20 years experience!)
Azure Functions
Architecting Hybrid Integration Solutions
Azure DevOps
Azure Logic Apps
Azure Service Bus
Community Activities
I am involved in the following Community Activities.BizTalk and Windows Azure Community Founder and Contributor
I started BizTalkGurus.com back in 2005. I use it to host my blog, sample code, videos, and a community forum. With other 750,000 page views a year, BizTalkGurus.com is recognized as a go-to resource for most BizTalk developers.
Site Link: https://www.BizTalkGurus.com
BizTalk and Windows Azure Blog
I started my blog back in July of 2004 with a focus on BizTalk Server. Now with over 200 posts, I cover both BizTalk and Windows Azure.
Blog Link: BizTalk and Azure Blog
Microsoft Community Forum Contributor
I am an active contributor in the MSDN Online Forums. I frequent the BizTalk and Windows Azure sites posting responses to questions and posting sample code.
Blog Link: MSDN Profile
Awards
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2005 Present
Online Profile: Link
Microsoft Azure Insider
I’m FAST on Windows Azure Entry
Entry: View
BizTalk 2006 Design Contest Entry – Winner Best SDK Example
BizTalk 2004 Design Contest Entry
Publications & Training
Online Training Course: Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started – Pluralsight (11/17)
Abstract: Cloud computing is an ever-changing environment. With the introduction of Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft takes cloud-based integration to the next level. In this course, Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started, you’ll be introduced to the Azure Logic Apps...
Online Training Course: Azure Logic Apps: Fundamentals – Pluralsight (4/18)
Abstract: At the core of Azure-based integration and workflow is a thorough knowledge of Logic Apps. In this course, Azure Logic Apps: Fundamentals, you’ll learn how to build mission-critical Logic Apps for the Enterprise. First, you’ll learn the basics of flow...
Online Training Course: Microsoft Azure Developer: Creating Enterprise Logic Apps – Pluralsight (02/20)
Abstract: With more companies using multiple Platform as a Server (PaaS) solutions in the enterprise, the need for communication between those systems or between those systems and on-premises is increasing. In this course, Microsoft Azure Developer: Creating...
Online Training Course: Microsoft Azure Developer: Enterprise Messaging and Eventing – Pluralsight (2/20)
Abstract: Nearly every Enterprise today has the need for some type of messaging and eventing. In this course, Microsoft Azure Developer: Enterprise Messaging and Eventing, you will create Enterprise-grade Messaging and Eventing solutions inside Azure. First, you will...
Online Training Course: Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started – Pluralsight (11/17)
Abstract: Cloud computing is an ever-changing environment. With the introduction of Azure Logic Apps, Microsoft takes cloud-based integration to the next level. In this course, Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started, you’ll be introduced to the Azure Logic Apps...
Online Training Course: Azure Logic Apps: Fundamentals – Pluralsight (4/18)
Abstract: At the core of Azure-based integration and workflow is a thorough knowledge of Logic Apps. In this course, Azure Logic Apps: Fundamentals, you’ll learn how to build mission-critical Logic Apps for the Enterprise. First, you’ll learn the basics of flow...
Online Training Course: Microsoft Azure Developer: Creating Enterprise Logic Apps – Pluralsight (02/20)
Abstract: With more companies using multiple Platform as a Server (PaaS) solutions in the enterprise, the need for communication between those systems or between those systems and on-premises is increasing. In this course, Microsoft Azure Developer: Creating...