Sean O'Mahoney

Technologist · Community Organiser · Creative · Manchester, UK

About

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, 36 beer festivals, and ongoing creative work in photography, podcasting, and videography.

First-class honours, Computer Science (MMU)GCHQ accelerator alumnus400+ networking events27 hackathons36 beer festivals5,600+ Untappd check-ins

What I Do

Making AI Accessible

Co-founded INEVITABLE, a deep-tech R&D organisation researching new forms of AI. Alumni of GCHQ's first accelerator. Assisted hundreds of organisations along the way, and helped many apply for funding. Work has directly informed government decisions. Many projects under NDA.

Security-First Code

First-class honours in Computer Science. From open-source community tools to scalable automation systems, built with security woven through every layer.

Cask Conditioned Community

Chair of CAMRA Central Manchester. 5,600+ beers on Untappd, 36 festivals volunteered, NW Cider & Perry Coordinator, National Young Members Coordinator. Campaigning for real ale and the pubs that pour it.

Building Ecosystems

400+ networking events. 27 hackathons. From designing and delivering accelerator programmes to organising hackathons, running community groups, and mentoring startup cohorts, connecting people across tech, beer, and everything between.

Technology & Community

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.

Events & Hackathons

400+ networking events. 27 hackathons, from GreatUniHack and StudentHack to BCS Hackathon and VR Labs. Roles spanning participant, mentor, organiser, judge, and speaker.

Talks & Lectures

Regular speaker at universities and industry events. Guest lecturer for MMU's MSc Data Science and Industry & Community Engagement courses.

Beer, Cider & Perry

CAMRA Leadership

Chair of Central Manchester: branch meetings, campaigns, pub protection, Good Beer Guide selection. NW Cider & Perry Coordinator. National Young Members Coordinator. Led student engagement events across Greater Manchester universities in 2024.

Festivals & Volunteering

36 beer festivals and counting, from GBBF and Peterborough to Belfast, Nottingham, and local staples like Chorlton, Stockport, and Wigan.

Craft, Cask & Discovery

Over 5,600 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.

Creative Work

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. CAA drone pilot certified.

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.

Beyond the Code

Easy Listening

Golden-era easy listening: Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, the 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. So far: Netherlands, Belgium, Dubai. Next: Estonia, Poland, Norway.

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