Mark King

Principal Data Consultant @Ascent

London, GB

Partnering with enterprise and scale-up clients to design and deliver AI-ready data strategies, governance frameworks, and modern architecture solutions that enable innovation, operational efficiency, and measurable business value- Led GenAI readiness assessments for Markerstudy and 40+ organisation’s defining AI leadership roles, aligning initiatives with business goals, and accelerating responsible AI adoption- Designed enterprise data strategies and Target Operating Models for Gridserve, bridging the gap between business transformation goals and scalable data architecture- Developer and delivered Microsoft-funded workshops (Data Primer for Gen AI) as a top-tier Microsoft AI partner, also showcasing deep knowledge of Azure Purview, Fabric, Synapse, and the broader Microsoft data stack- Developed data science and Gen AI frameworks programmes for Crown Estate’s Marine Data Exchange, enhancing metadata automation, searchability, and public accessibility- Provided a variety of client CDO level strategic advisory on data maturity, stakeholder alignment, and roadmap execution—resulting in accelerated delivery cycles and improved ROI- Facilitated collaboration between data, IT, and business leaders to ensure long-term cultural adoption of data-first practices.

The Manchester Metropolitan University

Business Maths and Applied Maths