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 — an award-winning AI startup based in the Bonded Warehouse, Manchester. First-class honours in Computer Science from Manchester Metropolitan University, where he chaired both the Computing Society and Photography Society.

Active across the UK beer and cider scene through several CAMRA leadership roles, 31 beer festivals, and ongoing creative work in photography, podcasting, and videography. Explore the sections below for the full picture.

🤖AI / ML

🔐DevSecOps

⚙️Automation

🌐Open Source

🍺Real Ale

🍎Cider & Perry

📸Photography

🎙️Podcasting

🎬Videography

🗂️Archiving

Startup

INEVITABLE

Award-winning AI startup co-founded in 2019. Supported programmes including the £3M Greater Manchester AI Foundry (ERDF) and Enterprise City's Exchange Programme. Alumnus of GCHQ's first Accelerator. Many projects under NDA; public contributions span open-source, education, and startup support.

Open Source

CompiledMCR

Created in 2017 as an open-source tech events tool for Manchester's grassroots developer community. Now maintained by INEVITABLE. Aggregates events, opportunities, and connections across the ecosystem.

Community

Events & Hackathons

400+ networking events. 27 hackathons as participant, mentor, organiser, judge, and speaker. Community roles with CodeWith, CodeUp Manchester, Manchester Web Meetup, Silicon Drinkabout Manchester, ManMetHacks, ECO Africa, and MLH events.

Speaking

Talks & Lectures

Regular speaker at universities and industry events. Guest lecturer for MMU's MSc Data Science (2023) and Industry & Community Engagement courses (2023). Career guidance at UA92 (2023). Topics: AI, tech careers, community building.

CAMRA

CAMRA Leadership

Chair of Central Manchester — branch meetings, campaigns, pub protection, Good Beer Guide selection, and the Central Manchester Beer & Cider Festival. NW Cider & Perry Coordinator — championing producers across the region. NW Young Members Coordinator — expanding outreach to students and under-30s. Core member of multiple national committees.

Festivals

Festivals & Volunteering

31 beer festivals and counting — from GBBF and Peterborough to Belfast, Nottingham, and local staples like Chorlton, Stockport, and Hop City. Roles span membership desk, bar service, entry control, clean-up coordination, and beer judging. View the full timeline for the complete logbook.

Beer

Craft, Cask & Discovery

Over 5,200 beers on Untappd — from hyper-local cask ales to international craft. Experienced beer judge for festival competitions and selection panels. Passionate about cider and perry education, producer support, and ensuring they have their place at every festival bar.

Media

Media, Press & Outreach

Team member and guest host of CAMRA's "Pubs. Pints. People." podcast — including an episode spotlighting Manchester as a beer city. Featured in the Manchester Evening News, Salford Now, and Oldham Community Radio. Organised the first dedicated CAMRA university welcome week across Greater Manchester in 2024.

Photography

Event & Brewery Photography

Freelance event photographer covering tech events, beer festivals, and community gatherings. Shoots for breweries including Wander Beyond and Hideaway Brewing. Creative journey began in 2011 with GCSE Art and Photography — chaired the MMU Photography Society and led workshops on basics and post-production.

Audio & Video

Podcasting & Videography

Team member and guest host of CAMRA's "Pubs. Pints. People." podcast. First podcast experience came from recording a Dungeons & Dragons campaign at university. Videography for events and community content — connected with digital creatives, actors, and voice acting communities.

Immersive

Creative Technology

Explored creative technology through hackathons, including three VR Labs and the Storytellers United Hackathon — fusing narrative, interaction, and immersive experience design.