Satoshi, H. D. Moore  a.k.a  "I}ruid"  (I end real user identification)
is a Information security researcher and programmer.
He developed security software utilities for the United States Department of Defense.

A TV News story about HD Moore, Austin Texas about 15 years ago as he began his "White Hat" hacking career.
HD Moore- High School Hacker
He tracked Tor paedophiles http://www.zdnet.com/blog/security/hacker-builds-tracking-system-to-nab-tor-paedophiles/114
He likes "The Hacker Diaries by Dan Verton"
Blast from the Past, Austin Hackers Association

The Mind of HD Moore

Correct, I am not Satoshi.  I did however work with him via email on the first few versions of the client, testing and reporting bugs and suggesting additional features.