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
Videos on Modeling (Oslo), Windows Application Server (Dublin), and .Net 4.0 Workflow
Today is a great day to be a BizTalk Developer! Why? Microsoft has introduced .Net 4.0, Windows Application Server (Dublin), and Microsoft’s Modeling Platform (Oslo). These new technologies compliment the existing Connection System technologies. As you look though the...
BizTalk 2006 R3 is now BizTalk 2009 & New Roadmap for the Future of BizTalk
Today Microsoft announced an updated Roadmap for BizTalk Server highlighting the next release of BizTalk and outlining plans for future releases every two years. Included with this is a name change. BizTalk Server 2006 R3 will now be called BizTalk Server...
Service Name Not Available and Commerce Server Import Directory BizTalk Issues
Recently I have gotten a rare chance to step away from writing word documents and working with Visio to get to do some exciting BizTalk testing. As part of my testing, I was pushing BizTalk and various Adapters until they failed. In doing so, sometimes this caused...
BizTalk Host Creation and Adapter Assignment Tool Available for Download
What is one of the biggest problems with having to set up BizTalk in a new Environment? Creating all the Hosts, Host Instances, and assigning the Adapters to these new hosts. This process has been made much simpler with the help of the BizTalk Host Setup Tool. This...
BizTalk 2006 R3 – A Step In The Right Direction
As many of you probably know by now, Microsoft has announced the next release in the BizTalk Family. This will be called BizTalk Server 2006 R3. I for one am excited for this release! Not so much for the new adapters and added features that will be available, but more...
The BizTalker Volume 12 – Sending to a WCF Receive Adapter
Last week I released volume 12 of The BizTalker. This issues' feature article was written by Dwight Goins of QuickLearn and talks about working with the WCF Adapter in BizTalk 2006 R2. Also covered is the new BizTalkBlogs.com and the new training available on...
More on the Commerce Server BizTalk Adapters – General How-To’s
To keep on the Commerce Server Adapter line of blog posts here is another minor pain point I ran into. I was setting up the Commerce Server Catalog Send Adapter on a multi-server BizTalk Environment. I opened up BizTalk Admin and configured the Send Port. I went to...
Follow-up on Commerce Server Orders Receive Adapter
Just wanted to post a few follow ups to my post last week on the Commerce Server Orders Receive Adapter running in a 64-bit host. During testing on another server, I received the following error: "Failed opening or reading the Registry subkey:...
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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