Stephen W. Thomas
If you need Azure Integration and BizTalk Architecture assistance, have questions, or already have a project in the works, reach out to me!
My core focus areas include:
- Azure Integration Services development
- BizTalk to Azure Integration Services migration
- BizTalk 2000 to 2020 Integration
- BizTalk and Azure hybrid solutions
- Both Architecture and Development work
Let me help ensure the project is a success!
Stephen W. Thomas
If you need Azure Integration and BizTalk Architecture assistance, have questions, or already have a project in the works, reach out to me!
My core focus areas include:
- Azure Integration Services development
- BizTalk to Azure Integration Services migration
- BizTalk 2000 to 2020 Integration
- BizTalk and Azure hybrid solutions
- Both Architecture and Development work
Let me help ensure the project is a success!
About Me
Hi. My name is Stephen W. Thomas. I am a delivery-focused Azure Integration Architect specializing in Azure Integration Services, BizTalk Server, and Hybrid Integration solutions.
I live in Austin, Texas but travel all over the world as needed by
my clients!
Project Experience
- BizTalk 2000 through 2020
- Azure Logic Apps
- Azure Service Bus
- Azure Functions
- Azure DevOps
- Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS).
Industry Experience
- Healthcare
- Legal & Judicial
- Insurance
- Retail
- eCommerce
Stephen W. Thomas
Azure Integration Architect
Work Experience
Experience and Past ProjectsPluralsight (Author) 03/2013 – Current
Azure Integration and Messaging Author
Stanley Black & Decker – New Britain, CT 09/2021 – 02/2023
Azure Integration Architect
Supported projects developing new integrations as part of thousands of Logic Apps and supporting Azure artifacts running in Integration Service Environments (ISE)
Clark County District Attorney – Las Vegas, NV 01/2019 – 0/2021
Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer
Designed and built an integration solution to JustWare (Legal Case Management System)
QuickLearn Training – Seattle, WA 03/2018 – 07/2018
Trainer
Contract trainer for BizTalk and Azure courses
University Federal Credit Union– Austin, TX 05/2017 – 01/2018
Integration Architect, BizTalk Developer
Planned clients next steps for getting started with Microsoft Azure
Stratosphere Quality – Indianapolis, IN 11/2016 – 04/2017
Azure Architect, EDI Developer, Logic Apps Developer
Architected an Azure-based solution using Logic Apps and Integration Accounts
Other Experience Include
- Building Azure Integration solutions using Logic Apps, Service Bus, API Mangement, and other Azure technolgies
- Hybrid Microsoft Integration Solutions between Cloud and On-Prem
- Architecting large scale, mission-critical on-premises and cloud solutions
using BizTalk Server, Logic Apps, and other Azure Technologies - Windows Azure Logic Apps, API Apps, Service Bus, and Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
- Optimizing performance at both the code and server level for BizTalk Server
- Setting up continuous integration and nightly builds for BizTalk Server Developing Orchestrations, Schema, Pipelines, and Maps
- Working with BizTalk ESB Toolkit and creating custom components
- Teaching BizTalk Administration and troubleshooting
- Teaching on Azure IaaS and Windows Logic Apps
- Mentoring and training client team members
- Conference presentations
Core Skills
Microsoft BizTalk Server (over 20 years experience!)
Azure Service Bus
Architecting Hybrid Integration Solutions
Azure Functions
Azure Logic Apps
Azure DevOps
Microsoft BizTalk Server (over 20 years experience!)
Azure Functions
Architecting Hybrid Integration Solutions
Azure DevOps
Azure Logic Apps
Azure Service Bus
Community Activities
I am involved in the following Community Activities.BizTalk and Windows Azure Community Founder and Contributor
I started BizTalkGurus.com back in 2005. I use it to host my blog, sample code, videos, and a community forum. With other 750,000 page views a year, BizTalkGurus.com is recognized as a go-to resource for most BizTalk developers.
Site Link: https://www.BizTalkGurus.com
BizTalk and Windows Azure Blog
I started my blog back in July of 2004 with a focus on BizTalk Server. Now with over 200 posts, I cover both BizTalk and Windows Azure.
Blog Link: BizTalk and Azure Blog
Microsoft Community Forum Contributor
I am an active contributor in the MSDN Online Forums. I frequent the BizTalk and Windows Azure sites posting responses to questions and posting sample code.
Blog Link: MSDN Profile
Awards
Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) 2005 Present
Online Profile: Link
Microsoft Azure Insider
I’m FAST on Windows Azure Entry
Entry: View
BizTalk 2006 Design Contest Entry – Winner Best SDK Example
BizTalk 2004 Design Contest Entry
Publications & Training
Stuck with all Grey Boxes doing a BizTalk Installation without Visual Studio?
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Video – Azure Community Day
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Welcome to Stephen Thomas’ Website
Explore the world of Azure Integration Services and BizTalk Consulting Services with Stephen Thomas. Discover how to build production-ready Azure Logic Apps and unleash the power of BizTalk Server 2020. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights in the integration industry. Contact Stephen today for a consultation.
BizTalk Server 2020 is Released!
I was alerted by fellow Integration MVPs that BizTalk Server 2020 is now available! Sure enough, it is available for download on MSDN. All versions of BizTalk 2020 including Developer, Branch, Standard, and Enterprise. The interesting take away is support for Visual...
Learn How to Build Production Ready Azure Logic Apps in my new Pluralsight Course!
Interested in learning more about Azure Logic Apps? What are they used for? What business problems they can solve? Take a look at my new course "Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started" available on Pluralsight that offers training on working with and creating Azure Logic...
New Pluralsight Course is LIVE – BizTalk Server Administration with BizTalk360
My new course titled "BizTalk Server administration with BizTalk360" is now live on Pluralsight! Here is the Introduction to the course: "BizTalk Server is a complex enterprise integration server that typically requires daily administration. This course will teach you...
Small Changes to Logic Apps Send Grid Preview Connector
While we all know that the Azure Logic App team is coming out with amazing new Connectors all the time! As new ones are rolled out, a lot of the time we get to use them in Preview mode. One thing to keep in mind is, sometimes key details of the connector will change...
Slides and Lab from Global Azure Integration Bootcamp on Logic Apps and Functions
I had a great time presenting at the Microsoft Technology Center a few weekends ago in Manhatten covering Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps as part of the Global Integration Bootcamp! We had a great group of presenters and an even better group of participants. If...
Azure Logic Apps now has support for Variables
Windows Azure Logic Apps now have support for variables inside a logic app! In order to use them, just search for Variables inside the Add Action dialog box. You have two options: one to initialize a variable and one to increment a variable. Currently, Variables...
Deploying an Azure Logic App from Visual Studios between multiple Regions
Are you working with Windows Azure Logic Apps inside Visual Studios and seen an error like this after you deploy? The API connection '/subscriptions/{Subscription ID}/resourceGroups/{Resource Group Name}/providers/Microsoft.Web/connections/sql' is a connection under a...
Stuck with all Grey Boxes doing a BizTalk Installation without Visual Studio?
This is the start of a video blog post. I'd have content here.This is the end of a video blog post.YouTube Short Code
Video – Azure Community Day
This is the start of a video blog post. I'd have content here.This is the end of a video blog post.YouTube Short Code
Welcome to Stephen Thomas’ Website
Explore the world of Azure Integration Services and BizTalk Consulting Services with Stephen Thomas. Discover how to build production-ready Azure Logic Apps and unleash the power of BizTalk Server 2020. Stay up-to-date with the latest news and insights in the integration industry. Contact Stephen today for a consultation.
BizTalk Server 2020 is Released!
I was alerted by fellow Integration MVPs that BizTalk Server 2020 is now available! Sure enough, it is available for download on MSDN. All versions of BizTalk 2020 including Developer, Branch, Standard, and Enterprise. The interesting take away is support for Visual...
Learn How to Build Production Ready Azure Logic Apps in my new Pluralsight Course!
Interested in learning more about Azure Logic Apps? What are they used for? What business problems they can solve? Take a look at my new course "Azure Logic Apps: Getting Started" available on Pluralsight that offers training on working with and creating Azure Logic...
New Pluralsight Course is LIVE – BizTalk Server Administration with BizTalk360
My new course titled "BizTalk Server administration with BizTalk360" is now live on Pluralsight! Here is the Introduction to the course: "BizTalk Server is a complex enterprise integration server that typically requires daily administration. This course will teach you...
Small Changes to Logic Apps Send Grid Preview Connector
While we all know that the Azure Logic App team is coming out with amazing new Connectors all the time! As new ones are rolled out, a lot of the time we get to use them in Preview mode. One thing to keep in mind is, sometimes key details of the connector will change...
Slides and Lab from Global Azure Integration Bootcamp on Logic Apps and Functions
I had a great time presenting at the Microsoft Technology Center a few weekends ago in Manhatten covering Azure Functions and Azure Logic Apps as part of the Global Integration Bootcamp! We had a great group of presenters and an even better group of participants. If...
Azure Logic Apps now has support for Variables
Windows Azure Logic Apps now have support for variables inside a logic app! In order to use them, just search for Variables inside the Add Action dialog box. You have two options: one to initialize a variable and one to increment a variable. Currently, Variables...
Deploying an Azure Logic App from Visual Studios between multiple Regions
Are you working with Windows Azure Logic Apps inside Visual Studios and seen an error like this after you deploy? The API connection '/subscriptions/{Subscription ID}/resourceGroups/{Resource Group Name}/providers/Microsoft.Web/connections/sql' is a connection under a...