Bert Quarfordt

Deputy Chief Information Officer – Infrastructure, City of Houston, TX

As Deputy CIO for Infrastructure at the City of Houston, Bert Quarfordt leads mission-critical technology services that power 23 municipal departments serving 2.3 million residents. Heading the Enterprise Infrastructure Services Division, he ensures 24/7 technological resilience across public safety, utilities, transportation, and community services in America's fourth-largest city.

A veteran technology strategist with over three decades of experience, Bert honed his expertise at global technology leaders including Conoco, Compaq, HP, and Hewlett Packard Enterprise before transitioning to public service in 2019.

His unique blend of private sector innovation and civic technology leadership, backed by a Computer Science degree from Texas A&M University, drives Houston's digital transformation and infrastructure modernization initiatives.