// about.sean
Sean O'Mahoney
Manchester-based technologist, community organiser, and creative working across three core areas: technology, beer and cider advocacy, and creative media. Everything is rooted in community engagement, knowledge sharing, and a drive to learn and uplift others.
Co-founded INEVITABLE in 2019 - a collaborative deep-tech R&D organisation that specialises in researching new forms of artificial intelligence, based in Manchester's Bonded Warehouse. First-class honours in Computer Science from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Active across the UK beer and cider scene through several CAMRA leadership roles, 33 beer festivals, and ongoing creative work in photography, podcasting, and videography.
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INEVITABLE
Alumni of GCHQ's first accelerator programme. Assisted hundreds of organisations, helped many apply for funding through Innovate UK, DSIT, Horizon Europe, ARIA, NIHR, and more. Work has directly informed government decisions.
Programmes & Accelerators
Designed, developed, and delivered accelerator programmes including the £3M Greater Manchester AI Foundry, the Exchange Programme by Enterprise City, ZEBOX, and Cyber Focus with the University of Lancaster.
CompiledMCR
Created in 2017 as an open-source tech events tool for Manchester's grassroots developer community. Now maintained by INEVITABLE.
Community Groups
Organising and mentoring roles with CodeWith, CodeUp Manchester, Manchester Web Meetup, Silicon Drinkabout Manchester, and hackathons including ManMetHacks and MLH events.
EventsEvents & Hackathons
400+ networking events. 27 hackathons - from GreatUniHack and StudentHack to BCS Hackathon and VR Labs. Roles spanning participant, mentor, organiser, judge, and speaker.
SpeakingTalks & Lectures
Regular speaker at universities and industry events. Guest lecturer for MMU's MSc Data Science and Industry & Community Engagement courses (2023). Career guidance at UA92 (2023).
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CAMRA Leadership
Chair of Central Manchester - branch meetings, campaigns, pub protection, Good Beer Guide selection. NW Cider & Perry Coordinator. NW Young Members Coordinator. Led student engagement events across Greater Manchester universities in 2024.
Festivals & Volunteering
33 beer festivals and counting - from GBBF and Peterborough to Belfast, Nottingham, and local staples like Chorlton, Stockport, and Hop City.
Craft, Cask & Discovery
Over 5,300+ beers, ciders, and perries on Untappd - from hyper-local cask ales to international craft. Experienced beer judge for festival competitions.
Media, Press & Outreach
Team member and guest host of CAMRA's "Pubs. Pints. People." podcast. Featured in the Manchester Evening News, Salford Now, and Oldham Community Radio.
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Event, Brewery & Urbex Photography
Freelance event photographer covering tech events, beer festivals, and community gatherings. Chaired the MMU Photography Society and led workshops on photography basics and post-production.
Podcasting & Videography
Team member and guest host of CAMRA's "Pubs. Pints. People." podcast. Videography for events and community content.
Creative Technology
Explored creative technology through hackathons, including three VR Labs and the Storytellers United Hackathon.
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Easy Listening
Golden-era easy listening - Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ink Spots, and Nina Simone.
Open Worlds & Fantasy
Grew up with Pokémon, evolved into open-world RPGs. Fan of the Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises.
Exploring the World
A curiosity that extends beyond the screen - from the streets of Manchester to crossing borders.
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Let's Connect
Open to collaboration, conversation, and new opportunities. Whether it's tech, beer, community, or creative work - feel free to reach out.
Email Me On
professional:sean@inevitableteam.com
camra.cider:cider@northwest.camra.org.uk
camra.ym:ym@greatermanchester.camra.org.uk
camra.chair:chair@centralmanchester.camra.org.uk
camra.press:press@centralmanchester.camra.org.uk
personal:seanomahoney@protonmail.com