Speaking

I have presented at the following events.

Azure Aviators Community Day 2023 – Breakout Session

Title: Getting Started with Standard Edition Logic App

Abstract: Getting started with Logic App Standard Edition can be a little tricky as compared to consumption. This session will highlight the key differences you need to know about and walk through getting started building Standard Edition Logic Apps.

Audience: 1,000+
Video details: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4eCY79aJFt4

INTEGRATE 2023 – London, England– Breakout Session

Title: Getting Started with Azure Integration Services

Abstract: In this session, we will take a look at the core components that make sure Azure Integration Services as well as the supporting services that are commonly used in Azure-based integration solutions. This session will cover the basics of the services and how it can be used for integration. This will be a primer session for later talks on BizTalk migration to Azure.​

Audience: 1,000+
Video details: https://youtu.be/FblpC4XS7vM?si=SxIJY4HXWd5wh5jz

INTEGRATE 2022 – London, England– Breakout Session

Title: Getting Started Migrating from BizTalk to Azure

Abstract:  Thinking of moving from BizTalk to Azure?  Get started with the help of this session.

Audience: 1,000+
Video link: https://youtu.be/m6xWgPHB40U?si=0SLVdGazOg_Fe_MY

INTEGRATE 2021 – Remote – Breakout Session

Title: Azure and BizTalk 2020 – Better Together

Abstract:  Take a look at why BizTalk 2020 and Azure work well together and new solutions that can be built together.

Audience: 1,000+
Video link: https://youtu.be/Wdtd8AceFLQ?si=pK1XOOr_YRWHNf26

INTEGRATE 2020 – Remote – Breakout Session

Title: 20 Years In – Solving Today’s Integration Problems with Microsoft Integration Technologies

Abstract:  Wow, it is hard to believe I have been doing Microsoft Integration for 20 years now!  This session will take a look at the then and now of Integration over the past 20 years.  Then we will look at new Integration Scenarios that exist today and what Microsoft Integration Technologies can be used to solve them.

Audience: 1,000+
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t01_ljUlhPI

INTEGRATE 2019 – Redmond, WA – Breakout Session

Title: Supercharging BizTalk Server using Azure Integrations Technologies

Abstract: BizTalk Server is an on-prem powerhouse for processing messages!  Last year I talked about how to get more from your on-prem BizTalk Server by using features in Azure.  This session will build on those concepts and take a look at how to supercharge your BizTalk Server for working with complex integration scenarios.  

Audience: 400+
Conference details: https://www.biztalk360.com/integrate-2019/usa/

INTEGRATE 2018 – London, England – Breakout Session

Title: Using BizTalk Server as your Foundation to the Clouds

Abstract: This session will highlight the benefits of using BizTalk Server on-premise as the backbone for Hybrid Integration. It will look at the workloads that work well in BizTalk Server and what could be offloaded to Azure in order to increase the effectiveness of BizTalk Server. This session will also look at some of the reasons why clients are hesitant about moving forward with Logic Apps and Azure solutions. Then we will look at some of the ways to overcome some of these fears and who in the company you need to have on your side in order to help sell Azure-based solutions.

Audience: 400+
Watch this session online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keJYe1QYii4

Global Azure Bootcamp 2018 – Austin, TX – Breakout Session and Lab

Title: Getting Hands-on with Azure Logic Apps

Abstract: In this session, we will take a look at the basics of Azure Logic Apps and how to build powerful integration scenariosquickly. This session will include a hands-on lab that walks through creating your first Azure Logic App step-by-step.

Audience: 100+
View this session online at http://usergroup.tv/videos/getting-hands-on-with-azure-logic-apps

Global Azure Integration Bootcamp 2018 – New York, NY – Breakout Session and Lab

Title: Working with Logic Apps, Cloud Adapters, Functions, and Storage

Audience: 25+

Integration Bootcamp 2017 – Charlotte, NC – Breakout Session

Title: Getting Started with Logic Apps

Abstract: This session will walk through some of the basics of working with Azure Logic Apps. Then we will walk through a detailed hands-on lab building your first Logic App in less than one hour!
Audience: 50+

INTEGRATE 2017 – Seattle, WA –Breakout Session

Title: Overcoming Challenges When Taking Your Logic App into Production

Abstract: This session will look at how to architect your Logic App solution to ensure a smooth transition into production. This will take a look at design considerations, deployment options, ways to monitor Production Logic Apps, and some lessons learned from my past Logic App production deployments.

Audience: 200+
Watch this session from the UK Event: https://www.biztalk360.com/integrate-2017-resources/overcoming-challenges-when-taking-logic-app-to-production/

Middleware Friday – Austin, TX – Breakout Session

Title: Austin City Limits with Stephen W Thomas

Audience: 500+
Watch this session online: http://www.integrationusergroup.com/austin-city-limits-stephen-w-thomas/

INTEGRATE 2017 – London, England – Breakout Session

Title: Overcoming Challenges When Taking Your Logic App into Production

Abstract: This session will look at how to architect your Logic App solution to ensure a smooth transition into production. This will take a look at design considerations, deployment options, ways to monitor Production Logic Apps, and some lessons learned from my past Logic App production deployments.

Audience: 300+
Watch this session online: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJ1rNmOi3Kw

Global Azure Integration Bootcamp 2017 – New York, NY – Breakout Session and Lab

Title: Azure Functions & Logic Apps

Audience: 25+

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