// 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 research and development organisation that specialises in researching new forms of artificial intelligence, based in Manchester's Bonded Warehouse. Work spans the public sector, startups, venture capital, accelerators, universities, and research organisations. 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.
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Domains of Knowledge
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Technology & Community
INEVITABLE
Alumni of GCHQ's first accelerator programme. Assisted hundreds of organisations along the way, and helped many apply for funding through bodies including Innovate UK, DSIT, Horizon Europe, UK Defence & Innovation, ARIA, NIHR, and more. Partners with the Growth Company. Work has directly informed decisions at organisations including the Cabinet Office and the ICO.
Programmes & Accelerators
Designed, developed, and delivered accelerator programmes including the AI Foundry (Β£3M ERDF), the Exchange Program, ZEBOX, and Cyber Focus with the University of Lancaster. Contributed to programmes such as HMGCC Co-Creation, among others. Mentored startup cohorts across numerous programmes and hackathons.
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.
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.
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. See the full speaking timeline.
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Projects
A curated selection of public work spanning open-source tools, hackathon builds, academic research, and experimental platforms.
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Beer, Cider & Perry
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 & 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.
Craft, Cask & Discovery
Over 5,200+ beers, ciders, and perries 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, 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. See the full media timeline.
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Creative Work
Event, Brewery & Urbex Photography
Freelance event photographer covering tech events, beer festivals, and community gatherings - from Play Expo to Ross Fest. Shoots for breweries including Wander Beyond and Hideaway Brewing. Urban exploration of abandoned Manchester landmarks like The Crown Theatre and The Crescent Pub. Chaired the MMU Photography Society and led workshops on basics and post-production.
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.
Creative Technology
Explored creative technology through hackathons, including three VR Labs and the Storytellers United Hackathon - fusing narrative, interaction, and immersive experience design.
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Beyond the Code
Easy Listening
Golden-era easy listening - Ella Fitzgerald, Glenn Miller, Billie Holiday, Louis Armstrong, Ink Spots, and Nina Simone. Curated on Spotify. The kind of music that pairs well with a quiet pint and a good book.
Open Worlds & Fantasy
Grew up with PokΓ©mon, evolved into open-world RPGs. Fan of the Fallout and Elder Scrolls franchises - the kind of games where you ignore the main quest to explore every corner of the map. War never changes, but the side quests do.
Exploring the World
A curiosity that extends beyond the screen - from the streets of Manchester to crossing borders, there's always somewhere new to discover. The best stories come from stepping outside the familiar, whether that's a new city, a new country, or simply a road not yet taken.
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Credentials
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Let's Connect
Available for press inquiries on AI & startups, pub protection & beer culture, and community building. Also open to collaboration on hackathons, accelerators, and events.
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
Email Us On
inevitable: team@inevitableteam.com
camra.podcast: podcast@camra.org.uk
camra.people: people@camra.org.uk