Lisa Kuwahara

is Business Analyst @Calpine Energy Solutions, Llc

San Diego, CA, US

Developed a standardized requirements-gathering template to improve communication between Operations Analysts and IS Business Analysts. Identified common pitfalls in request submissions, secured VP approval, and implemented the template to enhance efficiency and clarity in client request processing- Automated recurring SQL-based reports by converting them into Paginated Reports in PowerBI, creating a self-service solution that minimizes maintenance and improves accessibility for internal teams- Authored PowerBI documentation covering fundamentals, interface navigation, report-building best practices, and peer review strategies, serving as a training source for new and existing users- Optimized SQL queries to enhance reporting efficiency, reducing query runtime from 2 hours to 20 minutes. Managed data from utilities (SDG & E, SCE, PG & E) to support regulatory reporting (CAISO, CPUC) and data-driven energy program decisions- Designed a PowerBI dashboard to track missing usage data from multiple utilities, integrating data sources and applying flagging mechanisms for anomalies, enabling cross-functional teams to proactively address data gaps- Rebuilt a KPI data visualization report in PowerBI, eliminating third-party vendor reliance and reducing costs. Enhanced reporting with multi-filter capabilities, usage trends, and KPI insights segmented by rate, territory, and timeframes.