Process and the Engineering Disciplines: The Role of the Individual as a Process Facilitator What we are now witnessing is the evolution of software development from a craft to an engineering discipline. Computer science students are now being introduced to the fundamentals of software engineering. As the field matures, they will be able to obtain a degree and be certified in the area of software engineering As members of this emerging profession we must realize that one of our major focuses as engineers is on designing, implementing, managing, and improving the processes related to software development. Testing is such a process. If you are a member of a TMM level 1 organization, there is a great opportunity for you become involved in process issues. You can serve as the change agent, using your education in the area of testing to form a process group or to join an existing one. You can initiate the implementation of a defined testing process by working with management and users/clients toward achievement of the technical and managerial-oriented maturity goals at TMM level