"From Blowing Up Bridges to Building Them: A Combat Engineer's Journey" featuring Roy Interrante

In this episode of the Adapt and Overcome Podcast, Tommy Hardaway sits down with Roy Interrante, a former Marine combat engineer turned IT and infrastructure expert with over 40 years of experience. Roy shares how his military background shaped his mindset, how he transitioned into the civilian workforce, and how he carved out a unique niche blending engineering and technology.

Roy walks listeners through his journey from the Marine Corps during the Cold War to earning a civil engineering degree and eventually becoming a leader in IT systems for infrastructure like roads, bridges, and utilities. He explains how the physical world we rely on every day is supported by complex IT systems—and how his ability to bridge both worlds became his superpower.

The conversation also dives into life after the military, including the challenges of adapting to civilian culture and the importance of continuous learning. Roy shares how he built wealth outside of his career through real estate investing, using skills he developed over decades to create additional income streams.

Looking ahead, Roy discusses his next chapter—launching a business focused on helping small municipalities manage infrastructure through IT solutions. He also shares details about his upcoming book, Confessions of a Brooklyn Marine: Road to Redemption, a deeply personal project reflecting on his life experiences.

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