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
Setting Up Backends & Load Balancer in Azure API Management
Azure API Management (APIM) is a powerful facade for your backend services, offering security, analytics, and transformation features. A fundamental aspect of using APIM effectively is configuring backends and implementing strategies like load balancing to ensure high...
How to Set Up Simple Load Balancing and Large File Detection Using Azure APIM Inbound Policies
Azure API Management (APIM) offers powerful capabilities beyond just managing APIs. This video, "Azure APIM Load Balancing Explained: A Step-by-Step Guide," explores how to leverage APIM's inbound policies to achieve simple backend load balancing and detect large...
Integrating Azure Services with AI Agents: Setting Up the Azure MCP Server in VS Code
Are you using GitHub Copilot's Agent mode in VS Code and wondering how to push its capabilities beyond generating code snippets? If so, the video below is for you! While powerful, AI models like the one powering GitHub Copilot typically lack real-time access to...
Export Azure Standard Logic Apps to VS Code: A Step-by-Step Guide
This video tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on how to transfer your Logic Apps for local development, version control, and easier management. We'll cover the steps to get your Logic Apps working in VS Code, enabling you to boost your productivity and streamline...
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...
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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