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 Recoverable Interchange Processing
Biztalk 2006 introduces many new and exciting features. One of these new features is Recoverable Interchange Processing for inbound receive interchanges. First off, what is an Interchange? An interchange is simply an item received by Biztalk. In Biztalk terms, an...
Working with the BizTalk Flat File Disassembler Video
I have put together a short 10 minute biztalk training video covering some of the different output options available using the Flat File Disassembler in Biztalk Server 2004. This video covers three different output options from the flat file disassembler. The three...
XPath Debatching and Envelope Debatching Biztalk Lab
Envelopes can be used with the Xml Disassembler in Biztalk 2004 to break up larger Xml messages into single messages. Another approach to message debatching is to use xpath in a loop inside an Orchestration. Both these approaches are covered in this Message Debatching...
Enterprise Integration (EI) Patterns Wizard for BizTalk
Jon Flanders has posted an excellent template wizard for implementing enterprise integration patters in BizTalk Server. Once installed, it will put a folder called Pattern Templates under your BizTalk Projects folder in Visual Studios. This wizard will walk you...
Basics of Promoted Properties In BizTalk
What are Promoted Properties and why does BizTalk have them? Long and short of it: Property promotion is about getting easy and fast access to data. Easy: Because you typically do not have to know anything about your data to get access to it. Example: Message(some...
BizTalk 2004 Installation Problems on Windows 2003 With SP1
Have you seen this error when installing BizTalk 2004? Failed to deploy BizTalk system assembly "C:\Program Files\Microsoft BizTalk Server 2004\Microsoft.BizTalk.GlobalPropertySchemas.dll". Unspecified exception: An error occurred while enlisting in a distributed...
How To Call A Receive Pipeline In an Orchestration
With the release of BizTalk 2006 Beta just around the corner, why not get a head start by seeing how to call a Receive Pipeline from within an Orchestration. For starter, why would you want to call a Receive Pipeline from within an Orchestration? I had to struggle for...
BizTalk Integration with Sharepoint and InfoPath Lab
Curious on how you can use Sharepoint, InfoPath, and BizTalk 2004 together? This hands on lab will take you through a simple integration scenario step-by-step using Sharepoint and InfoPath to display delivery exceptions using Delivery Notification inside an...
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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