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
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:...
Commerce Server Orders Adapter on 64-bit BizTalk in a 64-bit Host
Recently I have spent a lot of time working with the Commerce Server 2007 Orders Adapters for BizTalk. Getting it set-up and running on a single machine with BizTalk and Commerce Server together was not too hard (although anyone who thought BizTalk 2004 was hard to...
Commerce Server Orders Receive Adapter: Search clause factory failed
Sometimes getting BizTalk to communicate successfully with Commerce Server 2007 using the provided Orders Adapter can be tricky. Here is a quick tip when initially setting up the Orders Receive Adapter in BizTalk 2006 R2. If you receive the following error: Creating...
Catalog Imports into Commerce Server with the BizTalk Adapter
Recently I've been doing some work Commerce Server 2007 and BizTalk Server 2006 R2. I have been using the Microsoft supplied Commerce Server Adapters for integration between Commerce Server and various systems. For those of you who do not have a lot of experience with...
The BizTalker Vol 11 – Remove BAM Definitions During BizTalk Application Uninstall
A few weeks ago I released Volume 11 of The BizTalker. This issue, featuring an article by Eric Stott, walks though the automatic removal of BAM definitions during the uninstall of a BizTalk Application. Read this issue online. Be one of the first to receive the...
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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