Anna Kim
Senior Technical Editor & Power Systems Analyst
Biography
Anna Kim is YOKE's Senior Technical Editor and Power Systems Analyst, responsible for translating the company's engineering research into B2B-ready procurement guides for the African market. With a background in electrical power systems and technical journalism, Anna has authored over 110 articles covering AVR selection, sizing methodology, harmonics mitigation, and grid integration for solar-hybrid systems. Her work is regularly cited by procurement teams in South Africa, Kenya, Nigeria, and Egypt. Before joining YOKE, Anna spent six years at Schneider Electric's East Africa division, where she led field engineering for voltage regulation projects at 50+ industrial sites. She is fluent in English, French, and Swahili, and consults on cross-border B2B power infrastructure projects throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Areas of Expertise
- ▸AVR Procurement Strategy
- ▸B2B Power Sizing
- ▸Solar-Hybrid Voltage Regulation
- ▸Harmonics & Power Quality
- ▸African Market Analysis
- ▸Cross-border Trade Compliance
Credentials
- ✓M.Sc. Electrical Power Systems, ETH Zurich
- ✓B.Eng. Electrical Engineering, University of Cape Town
- ✓Certified Energy Manager (CEM) — AEE
- ✓Former Field Engineer, Schneider Electric East Africa
Awards & Recognition
- ★Schneider Electric Field Engineering Excellence (2019)
- ★YOKE Editorial Impact Award (2025)