I Help Build AI-Powered Azure Integration and Agentic AI Solutions That Transform Enterprises
For over 25 years, I’ve helped organizations solve complex enterprise integration challenges using Microsoft technologies. As a Microsoft Azure MVP for more than 22 years, I design and deliver mission-critical Azure solutions built on Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, Azure API Management (APIM), and Azure AI.
Whether you’re planning a BizTalk Server to Azure Integration Services migration, implementing AI-driven automation, or need a hands-on Azure architect to lead and mentor your team, I deliver secure, scalable, production-ready solutions that create measurable business value.
Stephen W. Thomas
If you’re starting a new project with Azure AI Technologies or Azure Integration Services—or already have one underway—I’m available for both short- and long-term consulting engagements.
I work with organizations globally, supporting teams on-site or remotely, and can engage in whatever capacity fits your needs — from a few hours a week to full-time project leadership. Whether you need hands-on delivery, architectural guidance, or experienced oversight, I adapt to where your project is and what will move it forward.
Core focus areas include:
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Azure Integration Services architecture and development
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Azure AI and agentic solution design and implementation
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On-site Azure Integration Services training and mentoring
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BizTalk Server to Azure Integration Services migrations
My goal is simple: reduce risk, bring clarity, and help your project succeed — whether that’s modernizing integration platforms, introducing AI-driven workflows, or enabling teams to confidently ship production-ready solutions.
If you’re looking for experienced, hands-on Azure Integration and AI support, let’s talk.
Recent Blog Posts
Slides and Lab from Global Azure Integration Bootcamp on Logic Apps and Functions
I had a great time presenting at the Microsoft Technology Center a few weekends ago in Manhatten covering Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps as part of the Global Integration Bootcamp! We had a great group of presenters and an even better group of participants. If...
Azure Logic Apps now has support for Variables
Windows Azure Logic Apps now have support for variables inside a logic app! In order to use them, just search for Variables inside the Add Action dialog box. You have two options: one to initialize a variable and one to increment a variable. Currently, Variables...
Deploying an Azure Logic App from Visual Studios between multiple Regions
Are you working with Windows Azure Logic Apps inside Visual Studios and seen an error like this after you deploy? The API connection '/subscriptions/{Subscription ID}/resourceGroups/{Resource Group Name}/providers/Microsoft.Web/connections/sql' is a connection under a...
Fixing the Unable to process template language expressions in action HTTP Unexpected token StartObject Error in Azure Logic Apps
I have been working a lot with Azure Logic Apps over the past month. Since I am new to Logic Apps, I often run into silly issues that turn out to trivial to fix. This is one of them. I was working with the HTTP Rest API shape to try to call a custom...
Assigning an Integration Account to an Azure Logic App inside Visual Studio
I have been working heads down for a few weeks now with Windows Azure Logic Apps. While I have worked with them off and on for over a year now, it is amazing how far things have evolved in such a small amount of time. You can put together a rather complex...
Want Microsoft Azure resources with a view? Azure prices vary by Datacenter even in the United States
In May, I gave a session at Integrate 2016 titled Azure IaaS Essentials for the BizTalk Developer (watch online now). In that session I outlined that prices for Azure resource vary by data center. In case you did not know, the price you pay for Azure resources...
INTEGRATE 2016 My session on Azure IaaS and Azure Training
I am excited to be presenting at the 2016 INTEGRATE conference in London. Not only will I be able to get great pizza at Pizza Express, I will hopefully get to fill in everyone on the latest offerings in Azure IaaS. Registration is still open for the conference. ...
Pluralsight’s BizTalk Learning Path
I am excited to be part of creating the cofficia Pluralsight BizTalk Learning Path. This consists of just over 34 hours of hard core BizTalk training brought to you by Mall Milner, Mohamad Halabi, Dan Toomey, and I. Learning path course sequence: BizTalk 2006...
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About Stephen W Thomas
I help organizations design, modernize, and deliver enterprise-grade Azure integration and AI solutions that are secure, scalable, and production-ready.
Based in Austin, Texas, I bring over 25 years of Microsoft integration experience, including more than 20 years working hands-on with BizTalk Server. I specialize in Azure Integration Services consulting, helping enterprises modernize legacy platforms using Azure Logic Apps, Azure Service Bus, and Azure API Management (APIM).
Today, my focus extends to Azure AI and agentic AI solutions, where I help organizations move beyond experimentation into governed, production-ready AI architectures on Azure. My work blends cloud integration architecture, AI orchestration, and hands-on delivery, ensuring solutions create measurable business value.
I’m an Azure MVP for over 22 years and remain deeply hands-on, working directly with teams across architecture, implementation, training, and enablement.
Stephen W. Thomas
Azure Integration Architect