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
Building an AI Agent with Logic Apps Consumption and Agent Loop
I found that Logic Apps Consumption with AgentLoop is one of the fastest ways to get a practical AI agent running—especially if you’re experimenting or running low-volume workloads. In this post, I’ll walk through why I chose Consumption, how the agent is structured,...
How I Created a Free PFX Certificate on Windows Using OpenSSL and Cloudflare
Setting up SSL certificates on Windows used to feel way more complicated than it needed to be—especially when all I wanted was a simple PFX file. In this walkthrough, I’m going to show you exactly how I create a PFX certificate on Windows using OpenSSL, powered by a...
How I Set Up a Custom Domain for Azure API Management Using Cloudflare
Using the default Azure API Management (APIM) hostname works fine from a technical standpoint — but it doesn’t look professional. Long, autogenerated URLs aren’t ideal for production APIs, documentation, or sharing endpoints with consumers. When I wanted a clean,...
How to Add Custom Domain Names and Free SSL to Azure App Services (Logic Apps, Web Apps & Functions)
Does your test or production Azure application still use a default URL like my-app-v2-random-numbers.azurewebsites.net? While functional, these default domains can look unprofessional and make it harder for users (or client applications) to trust and remember your...
How I Used ChatGPT Agent Mode to Find Valid Local Coupons (and Saved Hours!)
Introduction: When AI Stops Chatting and Starts Doing If you are like me, you have spent hours digging through coupon sites — finding half of them expired and the other half of them fake. So I decided to see what would happen if I let ChatGPT’s new Agent Mode do the...
How to Use the New APIM Send-Service-Bus-Message Policy in Azure API Management (Step-by-Step Guide)
The Azure API Management (APIM) team has released a new feature that makes integration with Azure Service Bus easier than ever — the Send-Service-Bus-Message policy. This powerful addition allows developers to send messages directly from an API call to a Service Bus...
How to Build Your First MCP Server with Azure Logic Apps and Google Gemini (Step-by-Step Guide)
Model Context Protocol (MCP) is quickly becoming one of the most exciting developments in AI with far-reaching impacts. It allows AI agents to connect directly to your business workflows and external systems all with no complicated middleware or SDKs required. With...
How to Build an AI Image Generator Workflow with Azure Logic Apps and Google Gemini (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
Have you ever wanted to build your own AI image generator—one that you completely control from end to end? With Azure Logic Apps and Google Gemini, you can do just that. In this post, I’ll walk you through a complete AI workflow that uses Logic Apps to call Gemini’s...
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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