Kent S Johnson

Professional software developer and data analyst with many years experience in front-end, back-end and application development. Committed to using my powers for good.

Kent

Professional Work

In my day job I write software to acquire and analyze tissue images used for cancer research.

Multispectral Imaging

Multispectral imaging of stained tissue samples allows researchers to see detailed relationships between tumor cells and their environment. Multispectral image of stained tissue.

Spatial Analysis

Spatial analysis shows touching cells, giving insight to inter-cellular interactions in the tumor environment. Visualization of touching cells

Airplane Noise

I support citizen activist groups working for a fairer distribution of airplane noise from Boston Logan Airport. My analysis and visualizations helped move the the conversation with Massport and the FAA from stone-walling to engagement.

Flight Paths from Logan 33L

This map shows the change in distribution of flight paths from 2013 to 2015. A version of this map was on the front page of the Boston Globe! Map of departures from runway 33L

Noise Measurement

Volunteers measure aircraft noise levels. Analysis of the noise levels shows the inadequacy of current noise metrics. Chart of noise measurements

Cambridge Civic Data

I work with Cambridge civic groups to map and analyze data from the Cambridge Open Data portal.

Cambridge Tree Map

Street trees in the Cambridge database.Map of Cambridge street trees

Cambridge Lighting Zones

Zones in a proposed Cambridge lighting ordinance.Map of Cambridge lighting zones

Alewife Development

Current, planned and expected development in the Alewife region of Cambridge.Development projects in the Alewife area

Accessory Housing

This interactive application helped determine the requirements for accessory housing units in a new Cambridge zoning ordinance.Development projects in the Alewife area

Free Code Camp

I am completing the Free Code Camp Front End Developer Certification. View my projects here.