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
New Pluralsight Course: Traveling and Loyalty Programs Best Practices
While my main passion in life is Integration with Microsoft Technologies, a close second is traveling. With traveling comes my “addiction” to earning airline miles, hotel points, and chasing status! The way I see it is by using miles and points we can travel...
Windows Azure Automation Error – user_realm_discovery_failed Solved
I was working with Windows Azure Automation using a MSDN account to create a run book that will run nightly to turn off all my running virtual machines. This is super easy and you area even provided a sample script that all you need to do is set your Active...
London BizTalk Summit 2015 – See You There!
I am excited to be attending and presenting at the 2015 London BizTalk Summit on April 12th and 13th. Last year I talked about Microsoft Azure Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) and walked through creating BizTalk environments on the fly using PowerShell. This...
Working with CDATA Elements inside a BizTalk Map
For the past 14 years I have not done a lot with CDATA Elements. If you do not know much about them, they are tags you put around a blob of data to tell the XML parsing systems to skip over them. It will allow you to have < and & inside the data...
BizTalk Developers Needed for a 6 Month Contract – 50%+ Remote
My current client is looking for a few additional BizTalk Developers to come work with us! They could start as soon as next week. This would be a 6 month contract. The work is mostly remote (work from home) but travel to the client site up to 50% may be required. All...
Here is to 10 Years of Blogging on BizTalk Server!
I was just looking around some of my older blog posts and noticed today is my 10 year Anniversary of starting my blog! My first blog post was titled “Welcome to My BizTalk Blog”. Since then, I have made 235 blog posts and uploaded over 76 code samples &...
New Pluralsight Course on Intro to BizTalk Server 2013 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Toolkit is Live!
I am excited to announce the release of my 2nd course with Pluralsight! This course is called “Intro to BizTalk Server 2013 Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Toolkit”. This course is designed for an existing BizTalk Developer who has little to no exposure to...
Tweet, Comment, or Post Your Way to One of 12 Great Prizes!
Time is running out to enter my contest to win one of 12 great prizes! To enter, simply take a look at my new PowerShell scripts located here: Single Server Microsoft Azure BizTalk 2013 Developer Edition Setup Scripts Domain Microsoft Azure BizTalk 2013 Enterprise...
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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