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
Sign and GAC your BizTalk 2006 Custom Pipeline Components ASAP
Recently I was working with a custom pipeline componentin BizTalk 2006. As you know, a change was made to how these components behave in BizTalk 2006. That is, now they can be placed in the GAC as well as in the \Pipeline Components directly. So what does this mean?...
BizTalker Volume 6: BAM Reduce the Barrier to Entry
The latest edition of The BizTalker has been released. This issue headlines Brennan O'Reilly from EMC's Microsoft Practice in Bellevue, Washington. He covers Business Activity monitoring (BAM) andtalks abouthow easy it is to get up and running with BAM in no time....
New BizTalk Book Hits the Shelves
A new BizTalk Server book is now available. It is the first BizTalk book available that covers some of the new features of BizTalk 2006! It's called BizTalk 2006 Recipesand isnow available on Amazon. This book is a must have for any BizTalk project!
BizTalk Server 2006 Developers Guide released by Microsoft
If you happen to have a few extra hours of free time, you might want to read the new BizTalk Server 2006 Developers Guide. At first glance, this 133 page troubleshooting & development guidelooks awesome and covers BizTalk from end to end. Some top topics include:...
How to Add Multiple Binding Files to an Application in BizTalk 2006
BizTalk 2006 makes it easy to add multiple binding files to an Application. By adding multiple binding files to an Application, you can easily select environment specific settings during deployment. So if you have a Dev, Test, and Prod environment you can have three...
Simple Script to Terminate All Orchestration Instances
Tired of having to go into BizTalk Server Admin and terminate any suspended Orchestration instance before you want to redeploy? Scripting this task is very simple using WMI. Just create a file called Terminate.vb and copy in this code: TerminateAllOrchsSub...
How to Auto-GAC your BizTalk Helper Classes on a Successful Build
Working with helper .net classes with BizTalk is a common task. Sometimes it can be easy to forget to GAC the latest version of the code when you go to test the solution on your local development box. With a simple Post Build Event, you can have your code...
Native serialization error Root element is missing Map Error
Recently I was testing a BizTalk map inside Visual Studios. The input schema was auto generated using the SQL Adapter and the output was a simple text file. I was using a sample file provided to me from a past generation from the schema (or so I thought) to test 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