Sean O'Mahoney is a Manchester-based technologist, community organiser, and creative with active contributions across three core areas: technology, beer and cider advocacy, and creative media.
As a co-founder of INEVITABLE, an award-winning AI startup, since 2019 Sean works on scalable, cutting-edge solutions for strategic alignment. Across each of his interests, his work is rooted in community engagement, knowledge sharing, and a continual drive to learn and uplift others.
Technology & University
Sean holds a First-Class Honours degree in Computer Science from Manchester Metropolitan University and has played a key role in growing Manchester’s grassroots tech ecosystem. He has participated in over 400 networking events and 27 hackathons, with involvement spanning from mentor and organiser to judge and speaker.
in 2017 he developed a tool called CompiledMCR, an open-source tech events tool built to support the community. Through INEVITABLE, he has supported numerous innovation programmes, including the £3M Greater Manchester AI Foundry and the Exchange Programme by Enterprise City. While many of the projects he works on are covered under NDA, his public contributions to open-source, education, and startup support continue to impact developers across the UK and beyond.
Sean has also played an organising role or contributed to community groups such as CodeWith, CodeUp Manchester, Manchester Web Meetup, Silicon Drinkabout Manchester, and hackathons such as ManMetHacks, ECO Africa (#LetsDoIt), and MLH events.
Beer, Cider & Perry
Sean is deeply embedded in the UK's beer and cider scene, having worked at 26 beer festivals in a range of roles. He currently serves in several official CAMRA positions: North West Regional Cider & Perry Coordinator, Greater Manchester Area Young Members Coordinator, and Central Manchester Branch Chair.
Beyond operations and outreach, Sean has also participated as a beer judge for festivals, lending his experience and palate to competitions and selection panels. He is regularly invited to speak on cider and beer topics and has appeared in the Manchester Evening News, Salford Now, Oldham Community Radio and CAMRA publications.
Sean also contributes to CAMRA’s Pubs. Pints. People. podcast and has played a major part in engaging students in real ale appreciation through university outreach and welcome week initiatives.
With over 4,800 beers checked in on Untappd, Sean’s personal journey in beer continues to grow, reflecting both his commitment to the industry and his curiosity for flavour and craft.
Creativity
Sean's creative journey began in 2011 while still in high school, choosing photography and Art as GCSE subjects. This passion developed through his university years, where he chaired the MMU Photography Society and led workshops on photography basics and post-production using tools like Photoshop.
He has since built a diverse portfolio across event photography, videography, and creative production, including shoots for breweries like Wander Beyond and Hideaway Brewing, as well as community events and engagements. His first podcast experience was as part of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign recorded during university, which led to later contributions to the CAMRA Pubs. Pints. People. podcast.
In addition to traditional media, Sean has explored creative technology through hackathons, notably participating in three VR Labs and the Storytellers United Hackathon, which fused narrative, interaction, and immersive experiences. While he hasn’t pursued voice acting professionally, he continues to stay connected with digital creatives, actors, and other such communities.
Summary
Across technology, beer, and creativity, Sean O'Mahoney brings a unique ability to blend innovation with community. Whether it’s building inclusive tech spaces, promoting real ale/cider, or capturing moments through a lens, Sean is driven by a passion for sharing knowledge, celebrating craft, and building meaningful connections.