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
Step-by-Step Guide: Connecting Logic Apps Standard to Azure API Management
Integrating Azure Logic Apps (Standard) with Azure API Management (APIM) is a powerful way to expose, secure, and manage your workflows as APIs. In this video, we'll walk through how to configure APIM to work with Logic Apps Standard step-by-step. Why Use APIM with...
How to Set Up and View Local Connection Settings for Azure Logic App Standard
One of the best features of Azure Logic Apps Standard is the ability to create and test workflows locally!When working locally, your workflows often need to connect to Azure resources like SQL Database, Service Bus, and more. These connection settings are managed...
Fix Unexpected 404 Errors in Azure Logic Apps
Are you working with Azure Standard Logic Apps in Visual Studio Code and suddenly encountering a 404 error after redeploying to Azure? The endpoint URL is correct, everything was working just fine—and now, out of nowhere, the page can’t be found! In this quick video,...
Using DeepSeek in Azure Logic Apps
Are you curious about DeepSeek, the latest large language model (LLM), but unsure where to start when working with Azure Logic Apps? In this guide, I'll walk you through how to get up and running with Azure Logic Apps—with zero coding required! Thanks to over 1,400...
Step-by-step Guide to Getting Started with Azure Logic Apps Standard
New to Azure Logic Apps Standard? Want to see how easy it is to up and run Logic Apps Standard locally? This video is for you! Quick Link Download (see files below): Task List - Getting Started with Logic Apps Standard Introduction In an ever developing technological...
Step-by-Step Guide to Enabling Managed Identity in Azure OpenAI and Azure AI Search
Managed identities in Azure are a game changer when it comes to simplifying resource authentication. This eliminates the cumbersome task of managing credentials manually, allowing you to focus on what truly matters—building and deploying your applications. However,...
Configuring US Government Cloud in Visual Studio Code for Developers
Are you new to using the US Government Cloud in Azure with Visual Studio Code? This post is here to help! The steps below cover two essential settings for configuring seamless integration between the US Government Cloud and VS Code. Setting 1: Azure Account Extension...
Step-by-Step Guide to Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in Azure Logic Apps
In this video, we explore how to set up document ingestion using the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pattern with Azure Logic Apps. This is greatly simplified with the addition of two new Data Operation Actions, Parse Document and Chunk Text, along with existing...
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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