Contraband Interactive specializes in app & website development, marketing campaigns, graphic design, cryptocurrency projects and eccentric custom solutions for the arts & entertainment world.

Portfolio

iOS & Android App

Austin Comedy App

Local comedy show listings & comedian profiles - your source for all things ATX Comedy.

AI Custom App

"Wave The Bull" Interactive Experience

Interactive app for Australian band Sick Puppies. Enter your greatest fear and receive helpful advice and custom merch suggestions.

AI Custom App

1987Me

Join the band! Upload your photo to see yourself in 1987. This was a custom app for an April Fools' Day 2024 marketing scheme for the band Steel Panther. It had over 10k users on launch and leverages AI-powered face detection.

AI Custom App

EventAI

EventAI is an intelligent tour management and logistics solution for the live entertainment industry. It is a project developed during Antler's Austin Cohort 2024.

Blockchain XRPL Grants Recipient

TKTZ

TKTZ is an event ticketing solution that works on the XRP Ledger. Think Eventbrite on the blockchain. Advantages are lower fees for both promoters and ticket purchasers.

Blockchain XRPL Grants Recipient

PetProof

PetProof allows pet owners to register pets on the XRP Ledger. Every registered pet receives a unique ID that can be embedded in a microchip or used in a scannable tag. In the event that a pet is lost and found, the owner's information can be easily retrieved allowing missing pets to reunited with their rightful owners.

Hackathon Projects

I'm an active member of the Devpost community with over 30 projects submitted. Many of these have won various prize amounts. Participating in these events have helped to sharpen my skills and have given me hands-on experience with new tech.

Consulting Work

I have had the privilege of working for a diverse group of clients over the years, spanning from major label rock bands to professional sports teams and mom-and-pop small businesses. Select clients include: My Magic Mud, Talroo, 512 Studios, Lekberg Enterprises, Steel Panther, GWAR, Giddy, SF Deltas, American Indian College Fund and more.

I currently provide consulting services in the areas of artificial intelligence, blockchain, fintech, and more. Please feel free to reach out to discuss more.

Skills

I've worked hands-on with a wide range of technologies over the years.

HTML5 CSS JS SQL PHP NODE.JS NEXT.JS REACT
Solidity Rust XRPL NEAR Protocol
WordPress Drupal HubSpot Shopify BigCommerce WooCommerce
Mobile apps iOS Android Roku TV Amazon Fire TV
Artificial IntelligenceGraphic Design Video Editing Logo Creation

About

AI Generated Art from my app Antwerp

"My passion and professional experience in the worlds of music, software development, and design have given me a unique perspective when it comes to creating custom solutions for my clients."
- Mark Sean

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