Prior to his professorship, Kaner worked in the software industry beginning in 1983 in Silicon Valley "as a tester, programmer, tech writer, software development manager, product development director, and independent software development consultant."
Before becoming a professor, Kaner held various roles in the software industry starting in 1983 in Silicon Valley. He worked as a tester, programmer, tech writer, software development manager, product development director, and an independent software developer consultant.