/* =============================================
   LINGESHWARAN G — PORTFOLIO STYLESHEET
   Structure: Variables → Reset → Layout → 
   Components → Sections → Responsive
   ============================================= */

/* ─── 1. GOOGLE FONTS ─── */
@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Syne:wght@400;500;600;700;800&family=DM+Sans:ital,opsz,wght@0,9..40,300;0,9..40,400;0,9..40,500;1,9..40,300&display=swap');

/* ─── 2. CSS CUSTOM PROPERTIES ─── */
:root {
  /* Colors */
  --c-bg:         #0d0d14;
  --c-bg2:        #11111c;
  --c-bg3:        #16162a;
  --c-card:       #141420;
  --c-border:     rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
  --c-border2:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.11);
  --c-border3:    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.18);
  --c-accent:     #ff6340;
  --c-accent-dim: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.14);
  --c-accent-glow:rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.24);
  --c-blue:       #4a8fff;
  --c-purple:     #9b6dff;
  --c-green:      #3ecf8e;
  --c-text:       #eaeaf5;
  --c-text2:      #a0a0c0;
  --c-text3:      #60607a;

  /* Typography */
  --font-head: 'Syne', sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'DM Sans', sans-serif;

  /* Spacing scale */
  --sp-xs:  4px;
  --sp-sm:  8px;
  --sp-md:  16px;
  --sp-lg:  24px;
  --sp-xl:  40px;
  --sp-2xl: 64px;
  --sp-3xl: 96px;

  /* Border radii */
  --r-sm:  6px;
  --r-md:  10px;
  --r-lg:  14px;
  --r-xl:  20px;

  /* Transitions */
  --t-fast: 0.18s ease;
  --t-base: 0.25s ease;
  --t-slow: 0.4s ease;

  /* Nav height */
  --nav-h: 60px;

  /* Container */
  --container-max: 1200px;
  --container-pad: 48px;
}

/* ─── 3. RESET & BASE ─── */
*, *::before, *::after {
  box-sizing: border-box;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
}

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
  font-size: 16px;
}

body {
  background-color: var(--c-bg);
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Dot-grid background (n8n signature) */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 0;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.022) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
}

a { text-decoration: none; color: inherit; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }
ul { list-style: none; }
button { font-family: var(--font-body); cursor: pointer; }

/* ─── 4. LAYOUT UTILITIES ─── */
.container {
  max-width: var(--container-max);
  margin-inline: auto;
  padding-inline: var(--container-pad);
}

.section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding-block: var(--sp-3xl);
}

.section--alt {
  background-color: var(--c-bg2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}

/* ─── 5. SECTION LABELS & HEADINGS ─── */
.section__tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section__tag::before {
  content: '';
  width: 20px;
  height: 1.5px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
}

h2.section__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(28px, 4.5vw, 52px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1.05;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}

.section__desc {
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-size: 15px;
  max-width: 500px;
  font-weight: 300;
  line-height: 1.75;
  margin-bottom: var(--sp-xl);
}

/* ─── 6. BUTTONS ─── */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  padding: 12px 26px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 14px;
  font-weight: 600;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
  text-decoration: none;
  white-space: nowrap;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
  /* Isolate stacking context so ::after shimmer stays clipped */
  isolation: isolate;
}

/* Shimmer sweep — shared by all button variants */
.btn::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  transform: translateX(-100%);
  transition: transform 0.45s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
.btn:hover::after {
  transform: translateX(100%);
}

/* ── Primary (orange fill) ── */
.btn--primary {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 rgba(255, 99, 64, 0);
}
.btn--primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:
    0 8px 24px rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.40),
    0 0 0 3px rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.15);
}
.btn--primary:active {
  transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.98);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.30);
}

/* ── Ghost (outline) ── */
.btn--ghost {
  background: transparent;
  color: var(--c-text);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border2);
}
.btn--ghost::after {
  background: linear-gradient(
    105deg,
    transparent 30%,
    rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07) 50%,
    transparent 70%
  );
}
.btn--ghost:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.40);
  color: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 24px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
}
.btn--ghost:active {
  transform: translateY(0px) scale(0.98);
}

/* ── Full width (contact form) ── */
.btn--full {
  width: 100%;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 4px;
}

/* ─── 7. NAVBAR ─── */
.header {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  z-index: 500;
  background: rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.90);
  backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  height: var(--nav-h);
}

.nav {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--nav-h);
}

.nav__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 18px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text);
  letter-spacing: -0.5px;
}
.nav__logo em {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

.nav__list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 32px;
}

.nav__link {
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.nav__link:hover,
.nav__link.active {
  color: var(--c-text);
}

.nav__end {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
}

.nav__status {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 7px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-green);
  font-weight: 500;
  white-space: nowrap;
}

.nav__dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-green);
  animation: blink 2s infinite;
}

@keyframes blink {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 1; }
  50%       { opacity: 0.3; }
}

.nav__cta {
  padding: 8px 20px;
  font-size: 13px;
  /* inherits .btn and .btn--primary — effects already applied */
}

.nav__hamburger {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  background: none;
  border: none;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.nav__hamburger span {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: var(--c-text2);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
}

/* Mobile nav */
.nav__mobile {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  position: fixed;
  top: var(--nav-h);
  left: 0;
  right: 0;
  background: rgba(13, 13, 20, 0.97);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  z-index: 499;
  padding: 20px 24px 28px;
  gap: 2px;
}
.nav__mobile.open {
  display: flex;
}

.nav__mobile-link {
  display: block;
  padding: 12px 0;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-size: 15px;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.nav__mobile-link:hover { color: var(--c-text); }
.nav__mobile-link:last-child { border: none; }

.nav__mobile-cta {
  margin-top: 16px;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  padding: 13px 20px;
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  text-align: center;
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ─── 8. HERO ─── */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding-top: var(--nav-h);
  overflow: hidden;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero__bg {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero__orb {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.hero__orb--orange {
  top: -10%;
  right: -6%;
  width: 640px;
  height: 640px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.18) 0%, transparent 65%);
}
.hero__orb--blue {
  bottom: -20%;
  left: 30%;
  width: 400px;
  height: 400px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(79, 143, 255, 0.07) 0%, transparent 65%);
}

/* Bolt sits right side as decorative bg element */
.hero__bolt {
  position: absolute;
  right: 2%;
  top: 50%;
  transform: translateY(-50%);
  font-size: clamp(180px, 28vw, 360px);
  opacity: 0.038;
  user-select: none;
  line-height: 1;
  pointer-events: none;
}

/* Two-column layout: content left, visual right */
.hero__inner {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 40px;
  padding-block: 80px;
}

/* Left column — all hero text */
.hero__left {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Right column — clean minimal visual (bolt + glow only) */
.hero__right {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  position: relative;
  height: 460px;
}

/* Central glow sphere */
.hero__visual-sphere {
  width: 320px;
  height: 320px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(
    circle at 38% 38%,
    rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.22) 0%,
    rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.06) 45%,
    transparent 70%
  );
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
}

/* Concentric rings */
.hero__visual-ring {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  border-radius: 50%;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.10);
}
.hero__visual-ring--1 { width: 280px; height: 280px; animation: ringPulse 4s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__visual-ring--2 { width: 360px; height: 360px; border-color: rgba(255,99,64,0.06); animation: ringPulse 4s 0.8s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__visual-ring--3 { width: 440px; height: 440px; border-color: rgba(255,99,64,0.03); animation: ringPulse 4s 1.6s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes ringPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.6; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 1;   transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.03); }
}

/* Big bolt icon centered */
.hero__visual-bolt {
  position: absolute;
  top: 50%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
  font-size: 96px;
  opacity: 0.18;
  user-select: none;
  animation: boltPulse 3s ease-in-out infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 24px rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.4));
}
@keyframes boltPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.15; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1); }
  50%       { opacity: 0.26; transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.06); }
}

/* Small floating dots */
.hero__visual-dot {
  position: absolute;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  opacity: 0.5;
}
.hero__visual-dot:nth-child(1) { top: 22%; left: 18%; animation: dotFloat 5s 0s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__visual-dot:nth-child(2) { top: 14%; right: 22%; animation: dotFloat 5s 1s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__visual-dot:nth-child(3) { bottom: 20%; left: 24%; animation: dotFloat 5s 2s ease-in-out infinite; }
.hero__visual-dot:nth-child(4) { bottom: 28%; right: 18%; animation: dotFloat 5s 0.5s ease-in-out infinite; }

@keyframes dotFloat {
  0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0px); opacity: 0.4; }
  50%       { transform: translateY(-10px); opacity: 0.8; }
}

/* Chip badge */
.hero__chip {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  background: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.22);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px 5px 10px;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 28px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s ease both;
}
.hero__chip-badge {
  background: var(--c-accent);
  color: #fff;
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
}

/* Heading */
.hero__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(44px, 7.5vw, 92px);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.0;
  letter-spacing: -3px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.08s ease both;
}
.hero__title--accent { color: var(--c-accent); }

.hero__desc {
  font-size: clamp(15px, 2vw, 18px);
  color: var(--c-text2);
  max-width: 560px;
  line-height: 1.75;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 40px;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.16s ease both;
}
.hero__desc strong { color: var(--c-text); font-weight: 500; }

.hero__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.24s ease both;
}

/* Stats row */
.hero__stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 36px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 52px;
  padding-bottom: 0;
  animation: fadeUp 0.6s 0.32s ease both;
}

.stat__num {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 38px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -1.5px;
  line-height: 1;
}
.stat__num em {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}
.stat__label {
  display: block;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  margin-top: 3px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Scroll hint */
.hero__scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
  z-index: 2;
}
.hero__scroll-line {
  width: 1px;
  height: 44px;
  background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--c-accent), transparent);
  animation: scrollPulse 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes scrollPulse {
  0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; }
  50%       { opacity: 1; }
}
.hero__scroll-txt {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 2px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

/* Fade-up keyframe used across hero elements */
@keyframes fadeUp {
  from { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(22px); }
  to   { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
}

/* ─── 9. LOGOS STRIP ─── */
.logos-strip {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--c-bg2);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 20px 0;
}

.logos-strip__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 16px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

.logos-strip__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  white-space: nowrap;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logos-strip__divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 22px;
  background: var(--c-border2);
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.logos-strip__row {
  display: flex;
  gap: 32px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  align-items: center;
}
.logos-strip__row span {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
}

/* ─── 10. ABOUT ─── */
.about__grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 72px;
  align-items: start;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.about__text p {
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-size: 15px;
  line-height: 1.8;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}
.about__text p strong {
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}
.pill {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: 100px;
  padding: 5px 14px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.pill:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.30);
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

.about__cards {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 14px;
}

/* Education card */
.edu-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 28px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
}
.edu-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.edu-card::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), var(--c-purple));
}

.edu-card__year {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.edu-card__degree {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.edu-card__school {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
}
.edu-card__badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-top: 10px;
  background: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.1);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.2);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 4px 10px;
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* ─── 11. WHAT I DO ─── */
.what-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.what-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 30px 26px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.what-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.what-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.07), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.what-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.what-card__icon {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 20px;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
  background: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.15);
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.what-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 9px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.what-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

/* ─── 12. SKILLS ─── */
.skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 16px;
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.skill-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px 18px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.skill-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
}

.skill-card__icon {
  font-size: 22px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  display: block;
}
.skill-card__name {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}
.skill-card__sub {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  margin-bottom: 11px;
  line-height: 1.4;
}
.skill-card__bar {
  height: 2.5px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  border-radius: 2px;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.skill-card__fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), #ff9b6a);
  width: 0;
  transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.4, 0, 0.2, 1);
}

/* Tools row */
.tools-row {
  margin-top: 44px;
  padding-top: 36px;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.tools-row__label {
  font-size: 11px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 1.5px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
  display: block;
}
.tools-row__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 8px;
}
.tool-tag {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-sm);
  padding: 6px 13px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-weight: 500;
  transition: all var(--t-base);
  cursor: default;
}
.tool-tag:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.08);
  border-color: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.25);
  color: var(--c-accent);
}

/* ─── 13. EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ─── */
.timeline {
  margin-top: 56px;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.timeline__item {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 170px 1px 1fr;
  gap: 0 28px;
}

.timeline__meta {
  padding: 24px 0;
  text-align: right;
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 500;
}
.timeline__meta strong {
  display: block;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 10.5px;
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  margin-bottom: 3px;
}

.timeline__line {
  position: relative;
  background: var(--c-border);
}
.timeline__dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 28px;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  width: 12px;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-accent);
  border: 2px solid var(--c-bg2);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.14);
  z-index: 2;
}

.timeline__body {
  padding: 16px 0 36px;
}

/* Experience card */
.exp-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 26px 30px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
}
.exp-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.exp-card__role {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.exp-card__company {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 8px;
}
.exp-card__company::after {
  content: '';
  flex: 1;
  height: 1px;
  background: var(--c-border);
}

.exp-card__list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
}
.exp-card__list li {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  padding-left: 16px;
  position: relative;
  line-height: 1.6;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.exp-card__list li::before {
  content: '→';
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-size: 11px;
  top: 3px;
}

/* ─── 14. PROJECTS ─── */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.project-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  overflow: hidden;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-slow), box-shadow var(--t-slow);
}
.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-6px);
  box-shadow: 0 28px 64px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
}

.project-card__top {
  height: 140px;
  background: var(--c-bg3);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.project-card__glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.09), transparent 65%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card__glow { opacity: 1; }
.project-card__emoji { font-size: 48px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

.project-card__body {
  padding: 20px;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.project-card__tags {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 5px;
  margin-bottom: 11px;
}
.ptag {
  background: rgba(74, 143, 255, 0.10);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74, 143, 255, 0.18);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 2px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--c-blue);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.project-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 14.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  line-height: 1.3;
}
.project-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  line-height: 1.6;
  flex: 1;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.project-card__link {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 6px;
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-top: 14px;
  transition: gap var(--t-fast);
}
.project-card:hover .project-card__link { gap: 10px; }

/* ─── 15. POWER BI SHOWCASE ─── */
.bi-showcase {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 56px;
  align-items: center;
  margin-top: 56px;
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-xl);
  padding: 48px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.bi-showcase::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at right center, rgba(155, 109, 255, 0.08), transparent 60%);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.bi-showcase__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: clamp(60px, 9vw, 104px);
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -4px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.bi-showcase__num em {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}
.bi-showcase__desc {
  font-size: 15px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  font-weight: 300;
  max-width: 340px;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.bi-showcase__right {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 10px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}

.bi-card {
  background: var(--c-bg3);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 18px 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 14px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
}
.bi-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(155, 109, 255, 0.35);
  transform: translateX(5px);
}

.bi-card__icon { font-size: 26px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.bi-card__info { flex: 1; }
.bi-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 2px;
}
.bi-card__sub { font-size: 12px; color: var(--c-text3); }
.bi-card__tag {
  margin-left: auto;
  background: rgba(155, 109, 255, 0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(155, 109, 255, 0.20);
  border-radius: 4px;
  padding: 3px 8px;
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--c-purple);
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

/* ─── 16. CERTIFICATIONS ─── */
.certs-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

.cert-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 22px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: inherit;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base), box-shadow var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.cert-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: radial-gradient(ellipse at top left, rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.06), transparent 60%);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.cert-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.30);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}
.cert-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.cert-card__icon {
  font-size: 24px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 2px;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cert-card__info {
  flex: 1;
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
}
.cert-card__name {
  font-size: 13px;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 4px;
  line-height: 1.35;
}
.cert-card__issuer {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* Arrow indicator (top-right) */
.cert-card__arrow {
  position: absolute;
  top: 14px;
  right: 16px;
  font-size: 14px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  transition: color var(--t-fast), transform var(--t-fast);
  z-index: 1;
}
.cert-card:hover .cert-card__arrow {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

/* ─── 17. ACHIEVEMENTS ─── */
.ach-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 14px;
  margin-top: 56px;
}

.ach-card {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
  cursor: default;
}
.ach-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.ach-card::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--c-accent), transparent);
  opacity: 0;
  transition: opacity var(--t-base);
}
.ach-card:hover::after { opacity: 1; }

.ach-card__num {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 50px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-accent);
  letter-spacing: -2px;
  line-height: 1;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.ach-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 15px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 7px;
}
.ach-card__desc {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  line-height: 1.65;
  font-weight: 300;
}

/* ─── 18. CONTACT ─── */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 64px;
  margin-top: 60px;
  align-items: start;
}

/* Hire box */
.hire-box {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 30px;
  margin-bottom: 16px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.hire-box::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-accent), var(--c-purple));
}

.hire-box__top {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.hire-box__heading {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 19px;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: -0.4px;
}
.hire-box__dot {
  width: 9px;
  height: 9px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--c-green);
  box-shadow: 0 0 8px var(--c-green);
  animation: blink 2s infinite;
}
.hire-box__desc {
  font-size: 13.5px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  line-height: 1.7;
  font-weight: 300;
  margin-bottom: 18px;
}

.hire-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 7px;
  margin-bottom: 22px;
}
.hire-list li {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 9px;
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
}
.hire-list li::before {
  content: '✓';
  color: var(--c-green);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 11px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.hire-box__actions {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
}

/* Contact link rows */
.contact-links {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 9px;
}

.contact-link {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 13px;
  text-decoration: none;
  color: var(--c-text);
  padding: 13px 16px;
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  transition: border-color var(--t-base), transform var(--t-base);
}
.contact-link:hover {
  border-color: var(--c-border2);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-link__icon {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: 9px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-size: 16px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
}
.contact-link__info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}
.contact-link__label {
  font-size: 10px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 0.6px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1px;
}
.contact-link__val {
  font-size: 12.5px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
}

/* Form */
.contact-form-wrap {
  background: var(--c-card);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  border-radius: var(--r-lg);
  padding: 34px;
  position: relative;
  overflow: hidden;
}
.contact-form-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  top: 0; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--c-purple), var(--c-accent));
}

.contact-form-wrap__title {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 17px;
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.contact-form-wrap__sub {
  font-size: 13px;
  color: var(--c-text2);
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-weight: 300;
}
.contact-form-wrap__note {
  font-size: 11.5px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  text-align: center;
  margin-top: 12px;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.form-row {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 12px;
}
.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.form-group__label {
  font-size: 10.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  letter-spacing: 0.8px;
  text-transform: uppercase;
}
.form-group__input {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--c-border2);
  border-radius: var(--r-md);
  padding: 10px 13px;
  color: var(--c-text);
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 13.5px;
  transition: border-color var(--t-fast);
  outline: none;
  resize: none;
  appearance: none;
  -webkit-appearance: none;
}
.form-group__input:focus {
  border-color: rgba(255, 99, 64, 0.42);
}
.form-group__input::placeholder {
  color: var(--c-text3);
}
.form-group__select option {
  background: var(--c-card);
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.form-group__textarea {
  height: 96px;
}

/* ─── 19. FOOTER ─── */
.footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  background: var(--c-bg);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--c-border);
  padding: 36px 0;
}

.footer__inner {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 16px;
}

.footer__logo {
  font-family: var(--font-head);
  font-size: 16px;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--c-text);
}
.footer__logo em {
  color: var(--c-accent);
  font-style: normal;
}

.footer__copy {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
}

.footer__links {
  display: flex;
  gap: 22px;
}
.footer__links a {
  font-size: 12px;
  color: var(--c-text3);
  text-decoration: none;
  transition: color var(--t-fast);
}
.footer__links a:hover { color: var(--c-text2); }

/* ─── 20. SCROLLBAR ─── */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 4px; }
::-webkit-scrollbar-track { background: var(--c-bg); }
::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb { background: var(--c-border3); border-radius: 2px; }

/* ─── 21. RESPONSIVE — TABLET (≤1024px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .skills-grid        { grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); }
  .what-grid          { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
  .bi-showcase        { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; padding: 36px; }
}

/* ─── 22. RESPONSIVE — MOBILE (≤768px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
  :root {
    --container-pad: 20px;
    --sp-3xl: 64px;
  }

  /* Nav */
  .nav__list,
  .nav__status,
  .nav__cta      { display: none; }
  .nav__hamburger { display: flex; }

  /* Sections */
  h2.section__title { letter-spacing: -1px; }

  /* Hero */
  .hero__title      { letter-spacing: -2px; }
  .hero__bolt       { display: none; }
  .hero__stats      { gap: 24px; }
  .stat__num        { font-size: 30px; }
  .hero__inner      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0; }
  .hero__right      { display: none; }

  /* About */
  .about__grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }

  /* What / Projects / Certs */
  .what-grid,
  .projects-grid    { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .certs-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Skills */
  .skills-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }

  /* Timeline */
  .timeline__item   { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .timeline__meta   { padding: 16px 0 4px; text-align: left; }
  .timeline__line   { display: none; }
  .timeline__body   { padding: 0 0 28px; }

  /* BI */
  .bi-showcase      { grid-template-columns: 1fr; padding: 28px; }

  /* Contact */
  .contact-grid     { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 36px; }
  .form-row         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }

  /* Logos */
  .logos-strip__inner { gap: 10px; }

  /* Footer */
  .footer__inner    { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ─── 23. RESPONSIVE — SMALL (≤480px) ─── */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .hero__title      { font-size: 38px; letter-spacing: -1.5px; }
  .skills-grid      { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .certs-grid       { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .ach-grid         { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero__stats      { gap: 18px; }
}