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
Sequential Flat File Message Processing Lab
Here is a 45 minute, step-by-step lab showing how to use the Flat File Disassembler, Delivery Notification, and a Sequential Convoy to map a large flat file document in BizTalk 2004. This lab will break up a large flat file into single messages, map each message, and...
Calling a BizTalk Orchestration Exposed as a Web Service
Just a quick note about calling a BizTalk Orchestration exposed as a web service with the input and output schema that have the same type. In this case, the web service wizard creates the input as byref rather then byval.
New BizTalk Server White Papers on MSDN
Many of these were released a few months ago in a beta form but now they are available on the Microsoft website. They include the following: BizTalk Server 2004: A Messaging Engine Overview BizTalk Server 2004 and Web Services Connecting to the Elemica Network with...
NAck Message Processing Orchestration for BizTalk Server 2004
NAcks or Negative Acknowledgments are small SOAP messages that exist in BizTalk when a messaging error occurs. This happens when adapters fail, pipelines fail, messages do not match subscriptions, ect. These messages can be subscribed to and a business process can be...
TechEd 2005 Orlando Instructor Led Labs
Congratulations to everyone who is going to attend TechEd 2005 in Orlando, FL – since it is now sold out. I just wanted to point out a few exciting instructor led labs that I will be leading. If you like my blog content, chances are you will like these labs....
Message Context and Mapping Inside an Orchestration in BizTalk 2004
Message context is a critical part of message routing and processing inside BizTalk Server 2004. How this context is handled during mapping is different depending on the location of the mapping. The context is copied differently using Receive Port mapping verses...
Convoy Message Deep Dive White Paper on MSDN
The Convoy Deep Dive white paper and sample code is now available on MSDN. You can read the paper on-line and download the sample code here. For anyone who read the “beta” version of the paper, Scenario 2 went through a minor change. I now use an atomic...
New BizTalk Server 2004 White Papers
Microsoft has released 5 new White Papers today in a “Beta” mode. Full details on all 5 are available here. They include the following: - BizTalk Server 2004 Web Services (Brian Loesgen) - BizTalk Server Internal Workings (Internal) - SQL Adapter Deep Dive...
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