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
Follow-up on Enabling BizTalk Unit Testing for Schemas and Maps
This is a follow up to my post yesterday. I was setting up some automated unit tests for BizTalk 2009 in Release mode. I received the following errors. CIDemo.Schemas.InputSchema does not contain a definition for 'ValidateInstance' and no extension...
ValidateInstance Not Found When Setting Up BizTalk 2009 Unit Tests
Today I was setting up Unit Tests for BizTalk 2009 Schema and Maps. I was using the BizTalk Server 2009 help guide example as a reference. I ran into the following error message: <Class Name> does not contain a definition for 'ValidateInstance' and...
BizTalk Server 2009 Now on MSDN
The latest edition of BizTalk Server is now available on MSDN. The following editions are available for download (this may vary based on your MSDN subscription): Developer Edition Branch Edition Standard Edition Enterprise Edition I only see the x86 version of each...
Issue 5 of BizTalk Hotrod Magazine Now Online
The latest edition of the BizTalk Hotrod magazine is now available. This is a awesome 45+ page magazine with loads of great articles. Get the latest edition here.
Designing Services for Management & Scale with Dublin Session at the SOA Conference
If you are headed to the SOA & Business Process Conference in Seattle this week and you have an interest in Dublin (Microsoft's new extensions to windows to host WCF and WF) make sure you check out my session. I will be presenting with Kent Brown from Microsoft....
BizTalk 2009 and ESB 2.0 Now Available for Public Beta
Today Microsoft has released the Beta for BizTalk Server 2009 to the public. It is available on Microsoft's Connect site at https://connect.microsoft.com/site/sitehome.aspx?SiteID=218 This beta will be community supported though the Microsoft TechNet forums here. Some...
Step by Step: Working with Content Based Correlation in Workflow 4.0
Don't miss the screen cast video on this same subject available at Content Based Correlation in Workflow 4.0 Content based correlation is used when you send a message out of a long running workflow and need to get a response back later into that same workflow using...
BizTalk vs Dublin – Do Not Get Confused
I was reading an interesting blog post today called Will Dublin Replace BizTalk? It got me thinking more about this and I wrote up the response below. I would love to hear other peoples comments and thoughts on this. I see a clear separation on when you would use...
Recent Posts on LinkedIn
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