David Schirmer, CIO/Director of Information Technology, brings a wealth of IT related knowledge and experience to the City of Beverly Hills.  An expert in design, development, implementation and management of large-scale multi-faceted IT systems, Schirmer has built a high performance team at the City to meet the challenges of being one of the smartest and safest small cities in America. 

Under his leadership, the department recently received the prestigious Information Systems Award from the Municipal Information Systems Association of California (MISAC).  The award was for exceeding local government technology standards. 

Schirmer is active in a variety of professional organizations including the MISAC, and the Urban, Regional Information Systems Association, as well as a number of Geographic Information Sciences organizations.  He holds a master’s degree from the University of Edinburgh and a bachelor’s degree from UCLA.

Administration - Accountable for the vision, management, oversight and delivery of IT solutions

Client Support - Provides ongoing service and support related to all front-end hardware, software and related computing equipment for citywide users.  This includes first-line telephone support, in-person technical support at user department sites, tracking and reporting of all user requests.

Data Center - Maintains and enhances the City's core computing infrastructure which includes all server and storage hardware, software and equipment, all public safety systems and mission-critical applications.

Network & Communications - Provides comprehensive infrastructure and services in support of all City departments, programs and activities.  This includes telecommunications, wireless communications, radio communications, Local, Wide and Municipal Area Network services and internet communications services.  This program also includes key security initiatives to ensure the integrity and safety of citywide data and communications.

Software Solutions - Dedicated to producing products and services that increase the performance, efficiency and customer service capabilities of the organization.  This program focuses on software development for department users including research, development, and implementation of software solutions for citywide initiatives including internal business processes, business intelligence, eGov initiatives, GIS, CAD, Asset Management and supporting the City's UNITE effort.

Cable TV – Beverly Hills Television is the government cable channel for the City of Beverly Hills,
on channel 10 of the Time Warner Cable system and on the web.  Since 1984, BHTV has been producing award-winning local programming that informs and educates.  Our programs offer insights into the City’s services, events and current issues with a commitment to community involvement and lifelong learning.  Our programs have won three L.A. Area Emmy awards and received six nominations.  The station has also received numerous regional and national programming awards.

Graphic Arts – Graphic Arts produces art designs, layouts, brochures, invitations, publicity material, and other printed and electronic material to support the City. 

Document Management – Document Management administers systems and solutions to support the City’s official document storage and archiving needs. 

Contact Us:

Information Technology

City of Beverly Hills

455 N. Rexford Dr.

Beverly Hills, CA 90210

Phone: (310) 285-2590