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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, 0 beer festivals, and ongoing creative work in photography, podcasting, and videography.
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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 decisions at the Cabinet Office and the ICO.
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Designed, developed, and delivered accelerator programmes including the AI Foundry (£3M ERDF), the Exchange Program, ZEBOX, and Cyber Focus with the University of Lancaster.
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Created in 2017 as an open-source tech events tool for Manchester's grassroots developer community. Now maintained by INEVITABLE.
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400+ networking events. 27 hackathons as participant, mentor, organiser, judge, and speaker.
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Regular speaker at universities and industry events. Guest lecturer for MMU's MSc Data Science (2023) and Industry & Community Engagement courses (2023).
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A curated selection of public work spanning open-source tools, hackathon builds, academic research, and experimental platforms.
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Chair of Central Manchester — branch meetings, campaigns, pub protection, Good Beer Guide selection. NW Cider & Perry Coordinator. NW Young Members Coordinator.
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31 beer festivals and counting — from GBBF and Peterborough to Belfast, Nottingham, and local staples like Chorlton, Stockport, and Hop City.
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Over 5,200+ beers, ciders, and perries on Untappd — from hyper-local cask ales to international craft. Experienced beer judge for festival competitions.
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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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Freelance event photographer covering tech events, beer festivals, and community gatherings — from Play Expo to Ross Fest.
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Team member and guest host of CAMRA's "Pubs. Pints. People." podcast. Videography for events and community content.
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Explored creative technology through hackathons, including three VR Labs and the Storytellers United Hackathon.
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Golden-era easy listening — Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ink Spots, and Nina Simone.
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Grew up with Pokémon, evolved into open-world RPGs. Fan of the Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises.
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A curiosity that extends beyond the screen — from the streets of Manchester to crossing borders.
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Available for press inquiries on AI & startups, pub protection & beer culture, and community building. Also open to collaboration on hackathons, accelerators, and events.
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