/* ============================================================
       CSS VARIABLES
    ============================================================ */
    :root {
      /* Core palette — rich, bold */
      --navy: #0a1628;
      --navy-mid: #0f2040;
      --teal: #0d7377;
      --teal-light: #14a0a5;
      --teal-glow: #1bc8ce;
      --gold: #f0b429;
      --gold-light: #ffd166;
      --gold-dim: #c9922a;
      --emerald: #0a7c5c;
      --emerald-light: #13a87c;
      --violet: #7c3aed;
      --violet-light: #a855f7;
      --coral: #ef5350;
      --cream: #f8f5ef;
      --cream-dark: #ede8df;
      --white: #ffffff;
      --charcoal: #111827;
      --text-body: #374151;
      --text-muted: #6b7280;

      /* Fonts */
      --font-display: 'Cormorant Garamond', Georgia, serif;
      --font-body: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
      --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', 'Courier New', monospace;

      /* Transitions */
      --transition: 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.46, 0.45, 0.94);
      --transition-fast: 0.2s ease;

      /* Shadows */
      --shadow-teal: 0 8px 40px rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.25);
      --shadow-gold: 0 8px 40px rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.2);
      --shadow-dark: 0 20px 60px rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.35);
      --shadow-glow: 0 0 60px rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.15);
    }

    *,
    *::before,
    *::after {
      box-sizing: border-box;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

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

    body {
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      background: var(--navy);
      color: var(--text-body);
      line-height: 1.7;
      overflow-x: hidden;
    }

    img {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      display: block;
    }

    a {
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
    }

    .sr-only {
      position: absolute;
      width: 1px;
      height: 1px;
      padding: 0;
      margin: -1px;
      overflow: hidden;
      clip: rect(0, 0, 0, 0);
      white-space: nowrap;
      border-width: 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ANIMATED MESH / GRADIENT BACKGROUND
    ============================================================ */
    .mesh-bg {
      position: fixed;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: -1;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 60% at 20% 10%, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.18) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 50% at 80% 85%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12) 0%, transparent 55%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 60% 40%, rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.06) 0%, transparent 60%),
        var(--navy);
      animation: meshShift 18s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes meshShift {
      0% {
        background-position: 20% 10%, 80% 85%, 60% 40%;
      }

      33% {
        background-position: 30% 20%, 70% 75%, 50% 50%;
      }

      66% {
        background-position: 15% 30%, 85% 70%, 65% 35%;
      }

      100% {
        background-position: 25% 15%, 75% 80%, 55% 45%;
      }
    }

    /* Subtle noise/grain overlay */
    .mesh-bg::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      opacity: 0.025;
      background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='300' height='300'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.65' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='300' height='300' filter='url(%23noise)' opacity='1'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAVIGATION
    ============================================================ */
    /* ── Bombon Navigation ── */
    nav#navbar {
      position: fixed;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      z-index: 1000;
      padding: 0 5%;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
      align-items: center;
      height: 72px;
      background: rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.92);
      backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.2);
      transition: height 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
    }

    /* LEFT — Logo */
    .nav-logo {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.6rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .nav-logo .logo-main {
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .nav-logo .logo-dot {
      color: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 1px;
    }

    /* CENTER — Links */
    .nav-links {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2.5rem;
      list-style: none;
      margin: 0;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .nav-links a {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      transition: color 0.3s;
      position: relative;
      padding-bottom: 2px;
    }

    .nav-links a::after {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      bottom: -4px;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translateX(-50%);
      width: 0;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: width 0.3s ease;
    }

    .nav-links a:hover,
    .nav-links a.active {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .nav-links a:hover::after,
    .nav-links a.active::after {
      width: 100%;
    }

    /* RIGHT — CTA + Hamburger */
    .nav-right {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      justify-content: flex-end;
    }

    .nav-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.4rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal) 0%, var(--gold-dim) 100%);
      color: var(--white) !important;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      transition: opacity 0.3s, transform 0.2s;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-cta:hover {
      opacity: 0.88;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
      color: var(--white) !important;
    }

    .nav-cta::after {
      display: none !important;
    }

    /* Hamburger (mobile only) */
    .hamburger {
      display: none;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 5px;
      cursor: pointer;
      background: none;
      border: none;
      padding: 6px 4px;
    }

    .hamburger span {
      display: block;
      width: 24px;
      height: 2px;
      background: var(--gold);
      transition: var(--transition);
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) {
      transform: rotate(45deg) translate(5px, 5px);
    }

    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) {
      opacity: 0;
    }

    .hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) {
      transform: rotate(-45deg) translate(5px, -5px);
    }

    /* Mobile slide-down menu */
    .mobile-menu {
      display: none;
      position: fixed;
      top: 72px;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      padding: 2rem 5%;
      z-index: 999;
      border-bottom: 2px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.35);
    }

    .mobile-menu.open {
      display: block;
    }

    .mobile-menu a {
      display: block;
      color: var(--cream);
      padding: 0.8rem 0;
      font-size: 1rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(201, 168, 76, 0.15);
    }

    .mobile-menu a:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       HERO SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #hero {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      width: 100%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    /* Particle canvas */
    #particle-canvas {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 1;
      opacity: 0.6;
    }

    /* Animated gradient orbs */
    .orb {
      position: absolute;
      border-radius: 50%;
      filter: blur(80px);
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .orb-1 {
      width: 600px;
      height: 600px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.35) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: -150px;
      right: -100px;
      animation: orbFloat 12s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    .orb-2 {
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.2) 0%, transparent 70%);
      bottom: -80px;
      left: -80px;
      animation: orbFloat 16s ease-in-out infinite alternate-reverse;
    }

    .orb-3 {
      width: 300px;
      height: 300px;
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.15) 0%, transparent 70%);
      top: 40%;
      left: 40%;
      animation: orbFloat 10s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
    }

    @keyframes orbFloat {
      from {
        transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1);
      }

      to {
        transform: translate(40px, -30px) scale(1.1);
      }
    }

    .hero-content {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      width: 100%;
      padding: 140px 8% 100px;
      max-width: 900px;
    }

    /* Animated eyebrow badge */
    .hero-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.2);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.35);
      border-radius: 50px;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInDown 0.7s ease 0.1s forwards;
    }

    .badge-pulse {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--teal-glow);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(27, 200, 206, 0.5);
      animation: ripple 2s infinite;
    }

    @keyframes ripple {
      0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(27, 200, 206, 0.5);
      }

      70% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 10px rgba(27, 200, 206, 0);
      }

      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(27, 200, 206, 0);
      }
    }

    .badge-text {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(3.2rem, 8vw, 6.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.25s forwards;
    }

    .hero-title .name-first {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .hero-title .name-last {
      color: transparent;
      -webkit-text-stroke: 2px rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light), var(--gold));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .hero-typewriter {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-style: italic;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      min-height: 2.2em;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.4s forwards;
    }

    #typewriter-text {
      border-right: 3px solid var(--gold);
      padding-right: 4px;
      animation: blink 0.75s step-end infinite;
    }

    @keyframes blink {

      from,
      to {
        border-color: transparent;
      }

      50% {
        border-color: var(--gold);
      }
    }

    .hero-lead {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.8vw, 1.15rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      line-height: 1.9;
      max-width: 580px;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.55s forwards;
    }

    /* Terminal line */
    .hero-terminal {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.2);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.6s forwards;
    }

    .term-dot-red {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #ff5f57;
    }

    .term-dot-amber {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #ffbd2e;
      margin: 0 4px;
    }

    .term-dot-green {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #28c840;
    }

    .term-prompt {
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      margin-left: 8px;
    }

    .term-cmd {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    /* Hero stats — glass cards */
    .hero-stats {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      max-width: 700px;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.7s forwards;
    }

    .stat-card {
      padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-top: 2px solid var(--teal);
      border-radius: 12px;
      text-align: center;
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: default;
    }

    .stat-card:hover {
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.12);
      border-top-color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
    }

    .stat-value {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--gold);
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    /* Hero CTA buttons */
    .hero-cta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInUp 0.8s ease 0.85s forwards;
    }

    .btn-primary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 2.2rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--emerald));
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      border-radius: 8px;
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .btn-primary::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-primary:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.4);
    }

    .btn-primary:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    .btn-secondary {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
      border-radius: 8px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .btn-secondary:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-color: var(--teal-light);
      color: var(--white);
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    /* Hero image */
    .hero-image-wrap {
      position: absolute;
      right: 6%;
      top: 50%;
      transform: translateY(-50%);
      z-index: 3;
      width: clamp(260px, 28vw, 420px);
      opacity: 0;
      animation: fadeInRight 1s ease 0.5s forwards;
    }

    @keyframes fadeInRight {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(40px);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(-50%) translateX(0);
      }
    }

    .hero-image-frame {
      position: relative;
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      border: 2px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.4);
      box-shadow: 0 24px 80px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5), 0 0 0 1px rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.1), var(--shadow-glow);
      aspect-ratio: 3/4;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
    }

    .hero-image-frame img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .hero-image-frame:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    /* Decorative ring around photo */
    .hero-image-ring {
      position: absolute;
      inset: -12px;
      border-radius: 22px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.2);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .hero-image-badge {
      margin-top: 1rem;
      padding: 0.65rem 1rem;
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.15);
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.25);
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-align: center;
    }

    .hero-image-badge span {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    /* Image placeholder */
    .img-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.3), rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.9));
      color: rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.6);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      border: 2px dashed rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.2);
    }

    .img-placeholder-icon {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0.5;
    }

    @keyframes fadeInUp {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(30px);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    @keyframes fadeInDown {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(-20px);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SECTIONS — BASE
    ============================================================ */
    .section-light {
      background: var(--cream);
      color: var(--text-body);
    }

    .section-white {
      background: var(--white);
      color: var(--text-body);
    }

    .section-dark {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    .section-mid {
      background: var(--navy-mid);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    section {
      position: relative;
      padding: 6.5rem 5%;
    }

    .section-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
    }

    /* Section eyebrow */
    .eyebrow {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.2em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .eyebrow-light {
      color: var(--teal-light);
    }

    .eyebrow-dark {
      color: var(--teal);
    }

    .eyebrow-line {
      width: 30px;
      height: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    /* Section titles */
    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .title-dark {
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .title-light {
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .title-gradient {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light), var(--gold));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    }

    .section-lead {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      max-width: 680px;
      margin-bottom: 3.5rem;
    }

    .lead-dark {
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .lead-light {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }

    /* Divider accent */
    .accent-bar {
      width: 60px;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
      border-radius: 3px;
      margin: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
    }

    .accent-bar.center {
      margin-left: auto;
      margin-right: auto;
    }

    /* Scroll reveal */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(40px);
      transition: opacity 0.8s ease, transform 0.8s ease;
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    .delay-1 {
      transition-delay: 0.15s;
    }

    .delay-2 {
      transition-delay: 0.3s;
    }

    .delay-3 {
      transition-delay: 0.45s;
    }

    .delay-4 {
      transition-delay: 0.6s;
    }

    /* 3D Tilt utility (applied via JS) */
    .tilt-card {
      transform-style: preserve-3d;
      will-change: transform;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #about {
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .about-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 3fr 2fr;
      gap: 5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    /* Credential badges — glassmorphism */
    .credentials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin: 2.5rem 0;
    }

    .cred-badge {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.06), rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.04));
      border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.15);
      border-left: 3px solid var(--teal);
      border-radius: 10px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .cred-badge:hover {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.1), rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.06));
      border-left-color: var(--gold);
      transform: translateX(6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-teal);
    }

    .cred-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .cred-title {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .cred-sub {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    /* Expertise grid */
    .expertise-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
      margin: 2rem 0;
    }

    .expertise-card {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: 12px;
      border-top: 3px solid transparent;
      background-clip: padding-box;
      position: relative;
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: default;
    }

    .expertise-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      border-radius: 12px 12px 0 0;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
    }

    .expertise-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
    }

    .expertise-card strong {
      display: block;
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .expertise-card p {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Approach callout */
    .approach-box {
      padding: 2rem 2.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
      border-radius: 14px;
      border-left: 4px solid var(--teal);
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .approach-box::before {
      content: '"';
      position: absolute;
      top: -20px;
      right: 20px;
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 120px;
      color: rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.08);
      line-height: 1;
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .approach-box p {
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    /* About sidebar */
    .about-sidebar {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* Profile image card */
    .profile-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 30px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
    }

    .profile-img {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .profile-caption {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      text-align: center;
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .profile-caption strong {
      display: block;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .profile-caption span {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    /* Now widget — dark glass */
    .now-widget {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.15);
    }

    .now-widget-title {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .now-dot {
      width: 8px;
      height: 8px;
      background: #28c840;
      border-radius: 50%;
      box-shadow: 0 0 6px #28c840;
    }

    .now-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 0.85rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .now-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .now-icon {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .now-label {
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 0.15rem;
    }

    .now-val {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    /* Small info cards */
    .info-card {
      background: var(--cream);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
    }

    .info-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .info-card ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .info-card ul li {
      padding: 0.45rem 0;
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-body);
    }

    .info-card ul li::before {
      content: '→';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--teal);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       TIMELINE / WORK HISTORY
    ============================================================ */
    #timeline {
      background: var(--navy);
    }

    .timeline-wrap {
      position: relative;
      padding-left: 2rem;
      margin-top: 3rem;
    }

    .timeline-wrap::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      top: 0;
      bottom: 0;
      width: 2px;
      background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), var(--gold), var(--violet));
      border-radius: 2px;
    }

    .timeline-item {
      position: relative;
      padding: 0 0 3rem 2.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-item:last-child {
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .timeline-dot {
      position: absolute;
      left: -2rem;
      top: 4px;
      width: 16px;
      height: 16px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: var(--teal);
      border: 3px solid var(--navy);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.3);
      transform: translateX(-7px);
    }

    .timeline-dot.gold {
      background: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.3);
    }

    .timeline-dot.violet {
      background: var(--violet);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.3);
    }

    .timeline-date {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .timeline-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .timeline-org {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .timeline-desc {
      font-size: 0.93rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.68);
      line-height: 1.75;
      max-width: 680px;
    }

    .timeline-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-top: 1rem;
    }

    .t-tag {
      padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-weight: 500;
    }

    .t-tag-teal {
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.2);
      color: var(--teal-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.3);
    }

    .t-tag-gold {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.15);
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.25);
    }

    .t-tag-violet {
      background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
      color: var(--violet-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PROJECTS SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #projects {
      background: var(--cream);
    }

    /* Featured project */
    .project-featured {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 20px;
      overflow: hidden;
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .project-featured-header {
      padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .project-featured-header::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 80% at 80% 50%, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.25) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 60% at 20% 50%, rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.1) 0%, transparent 60%);
    }

    .project-badge {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 1rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--emerald));
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .project-featured-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 3.5vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .project-meta-pills {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .meta-pill {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    .project-featured-body {
      padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
    }

    /* Project gallery */
    .project-gallery {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
      border-radius: 12px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .gallery-main {
      aspect-ratio: 16/9;
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
    }

    .gallery-main img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.6s ease;
    }

    .gallery-main:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.04);
    }

    .gallery-side {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-rows: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .gallery-side-item {
      border-radius: 10px;
      overflow: hidden;
      background: var(--navy-mid);
    }

    .gallery-side-item img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      transition: transform 0.5s ease;
    }

    .gallery-side-item:hover img {
      transform: scale(1.06);
    }

    /* Scope grid */
    .scope-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin: 2rem 0;
    }

    .scope-col h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      border-bottom: 2px solid var(--teal);
    }

    .scope-col ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .scope-col li {
      padding: 0.5rem 0;
      padding-left: 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-body);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .scope-col li::before {
      content: '✓';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--teal);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .project-impact {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.06), rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.04));
      border-left: 4px solid var(--emerald);
      border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0;
      font-size: 0.97rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: var(--text-body);
    }

    .project-impact strong {
      color: var(--navy);
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* Project grid cards — 3D glass */
    .projects-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(260px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .project-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.06);
      transition: var(--transition);
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
      cursor: default;
    }

    .project-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold));
    }

    .project-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px) rotateX(2deg);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12);
    }

    .project-card-icon {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .icon-teal {
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.12);
    }

    .icon-gold {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.12);
    }

    .icon-violet {
      background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.12);
    }

    .icon-emerald {
      background: rgba(10, 124, 92, 0.12);
    }

    .project-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.35rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .project-card p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      line-height: 1.7;
      flex-grow: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .project-period {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       SKILLS SECTION — PROGRESS RINGS
    ============================================================ */
    #skills {
      background: var(--white);
    }

    .skills-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .skills-pillar {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.04), rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.03));
      border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.5rem;
    }

    .pillar-head {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .pillar-icon-wrap {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 14px;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--emerald));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .pillar-head h3 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* Progress rings grid */
    .rings-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .ring-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .ring-wrap {
      position: relative;
      width: 88px;
      height: 88px;
    }

    .ring-svg {
      width: 88px;
      height: 88px;
      transform: rotate(-90deg);
    }

    .ring-track {
      fill: none;
      stroke: var(--cream-dark);
      stroke-width: 7;
    }

    .ring-fill {
      fill: none;
      stroke-width: 7;
      stroke-linecap: round;
      stroke-dasharray: 226;
      /* circumference of r=36 circle */
      stroke-dashoffset: 226;
      transition: stroke-dashoffset 1.5s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    }

    .ring-fill-teal {
      stroke: url(#grad-teal);
    }

    .ring-fill-gold {
      stroke: url(#grad-gold);
    }

    .ring-fill-violet {
      stroke: url(#grad-violet);
    }

    .ring-val {
      position: absolute;
      top: 50%;
      left: 50%;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .ring-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      text-align: center;
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    /* Skill bars (secondary) */
    .skill-bars {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .skill-bar-head {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: space-between;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .skill-bar-name {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .skill-bar-pct {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
    }

    .skill-bar-track {
      width: 100%;
      height: 7px;
      background: var(--cream-dark);
      border-radius: 7px;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .skill-bar-fill {
      height: 100%;
      border-radius: 7px;
      width: 0;
      transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.65, 0, 0.35, 1);
    }

    .fill-teal {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--teal-light));
    }

    .fill-gold {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--gold-dim), var(--gold));
    }

    .fill-violet {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--violet), var(--violet-light));
    }

    .fill-emerald {
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--emerald), var(--emerald-light));
    }

    /* Tech tag cloud */
    .tech-cloud-wrap {
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
      padding: 2.5rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--navy), var(--navy-mid));
      border-radius: 20px;
    }

    .tech-cloud-title {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--teal-glow);
      letter-spacing: 0.18em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .tag-cloud {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .tag {
      padding: 0.4rem 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      transition: var(--transition);
      cursor: default;
    }

    .tag:hover {
      transform: translateY(-3px);
    }

    .tag-teal {
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.2);
      color: var(--teal-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.3);
    }

    .tag-gold {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.15);
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.25);
    }

    .tag-violet {
      background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.15);
      color: var(--violet-light);
      border: 1px solid rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
    }

    .tag-white {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    /* Integration callout */
    .integration-callout {
      margin-top: 3rem;
      padding: 2.5rem 3rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--emerald));
      border-radius: 20px;
      text-align: center;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .integration-callout::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: radial-gradient(ellipse 80% 80% at 50% -20%, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12) 0%, transparent 70%);
    }

    .integration-callout h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .integration-callout p {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      line-height: 1.8;
      max-width: 800px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       PHILOSOPHY SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #philosophy {
      background: var(--navy);
    }

    .philosophy-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .philosophy-card {
      padding: 2.25rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-radius: 16px;
      transition: var(--transition);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .philosophy-card::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 0;
      left: 0;
      right: 0;
      height: 3px;
      background: var(--card-accent, linear-gradient(90deg, var(--teal), var(--gold)));
    }

    .philosophy-card:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      transform: translateY(-6px);
      box-shadow: var(--shadow-dark);
    }

    .philosophy-num {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 1.8rem;
      font-weight: 400;
      color: var(--teal);
      opacity: 0.4;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .philosophy-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.45rem;
      color: var(--gold-light);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .philosophy-card p {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       BLOG SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #blog {
      background: var(--cream);
    }

    .blog-filter-bar {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .blog-filter {
      padding: 0.5rem 1.25rem;
      background: transparent;
      border: 1px solid rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .blog-filter:hover {
      border-color: var(--teal);
      color: var(--teal);
    }

    .blog-filter.active {
      background: var(--navy);
      border-color: var(--navy);
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fill, minmax(320px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    .blog-card {
      background: var(--white);
      border-radius: 16px;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: var(--transition);
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.05);
      animation: cardIn 0.4s ease forwards;
    }

    @keyframes cardIn {
      from {
        opacity: 0;
        transform: translateY(16px);
      }

      to {
        opacity: 1;
        transform: translateY(0);
      }
    }

    .blog-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-8px);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.1);
    }

    .blog-card.hidden {
      display: none;
    }

    .blog-card-top {
      padding: 1.75rem 1.75rem 0;
    }

    .blog-cat {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .cat-engineering {
      background: rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.1);
      color: var(--teal);
    }

    .cat-technology {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.12);
      color: var(--gold-dim);
    }

    .cat-opinion {
      background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.1);
      color: var(--violet);
    }

    .cat-project-notes {
      background: rgba(10, 124, 92, 0.1);
      color: var(--emerald);
    }

    .blog-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.3rem;
      color: var(--navy);
      line-height: 1.35;
      margin-bottom: 0;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    .blog-card-body {
      padding: 0.85rem 1.75rem 1.75rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .blog-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      line-height: 1.75;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      flex-grow: 1;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-foot {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: space-between;
      padding-top: 1rem;
      border-top: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
    }

    .blog-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.1rem;
    }

    .blog-date,
    .blog-time {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .blog-read-more {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--teal);
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .blog-read-more:hover {
      color: var(--gold-dim);
      gap: 0.6rem;
    }

    .blog-empty {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 4rem 2rem;
      color: var(--text-muted);
      display: none;
    }

    .blog-cta {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 3.5rem;
    }

    .blog-cta p {
      color: var(--text-muted);
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       CONTACT SECTION
    ============================================================ */
    #contact {
      background: var(--charcoal);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    #contact::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 10% 50%, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.12) 0%, transparent 60%),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 60% 60% at 90% 50%, rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08) 0%, transparent 60%);
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    .contact-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 4rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .contact-header h2 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-header h2 em {
      color: transparent;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal-light), var(--gold));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      font-style: italic;
    }

    .contact-lead {
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.85;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      max-width: 760px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    .contact-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    /* Contact info */
    .contact-info {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .services-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2rem;
      border-top: 3px solid var(--teal);
    }

    .services-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      color: var(--teal-light);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .services-card p {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .detail-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .detail-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border-radius: 10px;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .detail-item:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .detail-icon {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .detail-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.12em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .detail-value {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
    }

    .detail-value a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .detail-value a:hover {
      color: var(--teal-light);
    }

    .interests-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .interests-card h4 {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--gold);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .interests-card ul {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .interests-card li {
      padding: 0.45rem 0 0.45rem 1.5rem;
      position: relative;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
    }

    .interests-card li::before {
      content: '›';
      position: absolute;
      left: 0;
      color: var(--teal-light);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    /* Contact form */
    .contact-form {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 2.75rem;
    }

    .form-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .form-group {
      margin-bottom: 1.4rem;
    }

    .form-group label {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: var(--teal-light);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .form-group input,
    .form-group select,
    .form-group textarea {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 0.9rem 1.1rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 10px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .form-group input::placeholder,
    .form-group textarea::placeholder {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    .form-group select option {
      background: var(--charcoal);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
    }

    .form-group input:focus,
    .form-group select:focus,
    .form-group textarea:focus {
      outline: none;
      border-color: var(--teal-light);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.12);
    }

    .form-group textarea {
      resize: vertical;
      min-height: 140px;
    }

    .btn-submit {
      width: 100%;
      padding: 1.15rem;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--teal), var(--emerald));
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      border: none;
      border-radius: 10px;
      cursor: pointer;
      transition: var(--transition);
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
      position: relative;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .btn-submit::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12), transparent);
      opacity: 0;
      transition: opacity 0.3s;
    }

    .btn-submit:hover {
      transform: translateY(-2px);
      box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.45);
    }

    .btn-submit:hover::before {
      opacity: 1;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FOOTER
    ============================================================ */
    footer {
      background: var(--navy);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      padding: 3rem 5%;
      text-align: center;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(20, 160, 165, 0.1);
    }

    .footer-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .footer-logo .logo-main {
      color: var(--teal-light);
    }

    .footer-logo .logo-dot {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .footer-tagline {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      letter-spacing: 0.15em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .footer-links {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 2rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
    }

    .footer-links a {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .footer-links a:hover {
      color: var(--teal-light);
    }

    .footer-kolaheritage {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-kolaheritage a {
      color: var(--gold);
      transition: color 0.2s;
    }

    .footer-kolaheritage a:hover {
      color: var(--gold-light);
    }

    .footer-copy {
      font-size: 0.76rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
    }

    /* ============================================================
       FLOATING WHATSAPP
    ============================================================ */
    .whatsapp-float {
      position: fixed;
      bottom: 28px;
      right: 28px;
      width: 58px;
      height: 58px;
      background: #25D366;
      border-radius: 50%;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.45);
      z-index: 1000;
      transition: var(--transition);
    }

    .whatsapp-float:hover {
      transform: scale(1.1) translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.6);
    }

    .whatsapp-float svg {
      width: 30px;
      height: 30px;
      fill: white;
    }

    /* Cursor glow */
    .cursor-glow {
      position: fixed;
      width: 400px;
      height: 400px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      pointer-events: none;
      z-index: 9999;
      transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
      background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(13, 115, 119, 0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
      transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
      opacity: 0;
    }

    /* ============================================================
       RESPONSIVE
    ============================================================ */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .about-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 3rem;
      }

      .about-sidebar {
        display: grid;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        gap: 1.5rem;
      }

      .profile-card {
        grid-column: span 2;
        max-width: 360px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 968px) {
      nav#navbar {
        padding: 0 4%;
      }

      .nav-links {
        display: none;
      }

      .nav-right .nav-cta {
        display: none;
      }

      .hamburger {
        display: flex;
      }

      .hero-image-wrap {
        display: none;
      }

      .hero-content {
        max-width: 100%;
        padding: 120px 6% 80px;
      }

      .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 100%;
      }

      .skills-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .rings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      }

      .philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .contact-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }

      .project-gallery {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .gallery-side {
        grid-template-rows: auto;
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      }

      .scope-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .about-sidebar {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .profile-card {
        max-width: 100%;
        grid-column: span 1;
      }

      .timeline-wrap {
        padding-left: 1.5rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      section {
        padding: 4.5rem 4%;
      }

      .hero-content {
        padding: 100px 5% 60px;
      }

      .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
      }

      .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.85rem;
      }

      .btn-primary,
      .btn-secondary {
        text-align: center;
        justify-content: center;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .expertise-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .rings-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
        gap: 0.75rem;
      }

      .ring-wrap {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
      }

      .ring-svg {
        width: 70px;
        height: 70px;
      }

      .ring-val {
        font-size: 0.85rem;
      }

      .philosophy-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .form-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .project-featured-header {
        padding: 2rem;
      }

      .project-featured-body {
        padding: 2rem;
      }

      .gallery-side {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .scope-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ============================================================
       NAV + FOOTER REDESIGN — SESSION 3
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── Nav: teal active underline (spec: teal, not gold) ── */
    .nav-links a.active {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .nav-links a.active::after,
    .nav-links a:hover::after {
      background: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Nav: Download CV ghost/outline button ── */
    .nav-cv-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      padding: 0.5rem 1.1rem;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
      border-radius: 50px;
      background: transparent;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .nav-cv-btn:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
      border-color: #00BFA5;
      transform: translateY(-1px);
    }

    .nav-cv-btn::after {
      display: none !important;
      /* suppress the underline pseudo-element */
    }

    /* ── Nav: Hire Me teal override (spec: solid #00BFA5) ── */
    .nav-cta {
      background: #00BFA5;
      border-color: transparent;
    }

    .nav-cta:hover {
      background: #00a88f;
    }

    /* ── Mobile menu: active link indicator ── */
    .mobile-menu a.mobile-nav-link.active {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Mobile menu: Hire Me pill styling ── */
    .mobile-menu a.mobile-nav-link--cta {
      display: inline-block;
      margin-top: 1rem;
      padding: 0.7rem 1.6rem;
      background: #00BFA5;
      color: #fff;
      border-radius: 50px;
      border-bottom: none;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       FOOTER REDESIGN — SESSION 3
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── Footer container ── */
    .site-footer {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.20);
      /* teal @ 20% opacity */
      background: var(--navy);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      font-family: var(--font-body);
      padding: 0;
    }

    .footer-inner {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 4rem 5% 2.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Row base ── */
    .footer-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* ── Row 1 — Brand ── */
    .footer-row--brand {
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    .footer-logo {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .footer-logo .logo-main {
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .footer-logo .logo-dot {
      color: var(--gold);
      margin: 0 1px;
    }

    .footer-tagline {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    /* ── Row 2 — 4-column grid ── */
    .footer-row--columns {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
      gap: 2rem;
      align-items: start;
      padding-bottom: 2.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .footer-col-heading {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.5);
      margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    /* Navigation list */
    .footer-nav-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.55rem;
    }

    .footer-nav-list a {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .footer-nav-list a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* Social / Connect list */
    .footer-social-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-social-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.55rem;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
    }

    .footer-social-link:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .social-icon {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
    }

    /* Brands list */
    .footer-brands-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .footer-brand-link {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: inherit;
      transition: opacity 0.22s ease;
    }

    .footer-brand-link:hover {
      opacity: 0.85;
    }

    .brand-name {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
    }

    .footer-brand-link:hover .brand-name {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .brand-desc {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    /* ── Row 3 — Copyright + GitHub ── */
    .footer-row--bottom {
      justify-content: space-between;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .footer-copyright {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      letter-spacing: 0.03em;
    }

    .footer-github-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
    }

    .footer-github-link:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Footer Responsive ── */
    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .footer-row--columns {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .footer-row--brand {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }

      .footer-row--columns {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .footer-row--bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: center;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .nav-cv-btn {
        display: none;
        /* hide Download CV on very small screens; it's in mobile menu */
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .nav-cv-btn {
        display: none;
        /* tablet and below — accessible via mobile menu */
      }
    }


    /* END SESSION 3 */

    /* ============================================================
       HOMEPAGE REBUILD — SESSION 4
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── Shared utilities ── */
    .container {
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 0 5%;
    }

    section {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .section-header {
      text-align: center;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .section-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
    }

    .section-title--light {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.92);
    }

    .section-subtext {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .section-footer-cta {
      text-align: center;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* Shared: outline button for section CTAs */
    .btn-outline {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.5);
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 8px;
      background: transparent;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease, color 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
      text-decoration: none;
    }

    .btn-outline:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.1);
      border-color: #00BFA5;
      color: #00BFA5;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    .btn-outline--light {
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    .btn-outline--light:hover {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-color: #00BFA5;
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── .reveal / .visible — IntersectionObserver hook ── */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease;
      transition-delay: var(--reveal-delay, 0ms);
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: none;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HERO — 2-COLUMN LAYOUT
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .hero-section {
      position: relative;
      min-height: 100vh;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      overflow: hidden;
      padding: 0;
    }

    .hero-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 2;
      width: 100%;
      max-width: 1200px;
      margin: 0 auto;
      padding: 140px 5% 80px;
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 440px;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    /* ── Left column ── */
    .hero-left {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(3rem, 7vw, 6rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.05;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.1em;
    }

    .hero-name-first {
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 300;
    }

    .hero-name-last {
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BFA5, var(--gold));
      -webkit-background-clip: text;
      background-clip: text;
      -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
      font-weight: 700;
    }

    /* Fixed subtitle — NOT animated, NOT typewriter */
    .hero-subtitle {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: clamp(0.9rem, 1.8vw, 1.1rem);
      color: #00BFA5;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      margin-top: -0.5rem;
    }

    .hero-lead {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      line-height: 1.9;
      max-width: 540px;
    }

    .hero-terminal {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.45);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.18);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 0.6rem 1rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
    }

    .hero-cta {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* ── Right column ── */
    .hero-right {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Tech Stack Card ── */
    .hero-stack-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    }

    .stack-card-header {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .stack-card-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.65);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
    }

    .stack-badges {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .stack-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .stack-card-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.65rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .currently-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
    }

    .currently-value {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .stack-card-available {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.5rem 0;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
    }

    /* Green pulsing available dot */
    .available-dot {
      display: inline-block;
      width: 9px;
      height: 9px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #22c55e;
      box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
      animation: availablePulse 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    @keyframes availablePulse {
      0% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0.5);
      }

      60% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 8px rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
      }

      100% {
        box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(34, 197, 94, 0);
      }
    }

    .stack-card-github {
      padding-top: 0.75rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .stack-github-link {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.22s ease;
    }

    .stack-github-link:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Hero responsive ── */
    @media (max-width: 1024px) {
      .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr 380px;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        padding: 120px 5% 60px;
      }

      .hero-right {
        order: -1;
        /* stack card above text on mobile */
      }

      .hero-image-wrap {
        max-width: 280px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOMEPAGE PROJECTS GRID
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .homepage-projects-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .project-card-dark {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .project-card-dark:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-5px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .project-category-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .badge--teal {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15);
      color: #00BFA5;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
    }

    .badge--orange {
      background: rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.15);
      color: #fb923c;
      border: 1px solid rgba(251, 146, 60, 0.3);
    }

    .badge--violet {
      background: rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.15);
      color: #a78bfa;
      border: 1px solid rgba(167, 139, 250, 0.3);
    }

    .project-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.25rem;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .project-card-tagline {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .project-tech-tags {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.35rem;
    }

    .tech-tag {
      padding: 0.18rem 0.55rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
    }

    .project-impact-line {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      padding: 0.5rem 0.75rem;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.06);
      border-left: 3px solid #00BFA5;
      border-radius: 0 4px 4px 0;
    }

    .project-card-cta {
      margin-top: auto;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .project-card-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .homepage-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 580px) {
      .homepage-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOMEPAGE ABOUT
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .homepage-about .homepage-about-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 280px 1fr;
      gap: 3.5rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-photo {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 14px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 16px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      display: block;
    }

    .about-photo-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
      border-radius: 14px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 1rem;
    }

    .about-photo-caption {
      margin-top: 0.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
    }

    .about-caption-name {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    .about-caption-title {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: #00BFA5;
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .about-homepage-summary {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.6vw, 1.15rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
      line-height: 1.85;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .homepage-about .homepage-about-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .about-photo-wrap {
        max-width: 240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOW I HELP TILES — 2×2 DESKTOP
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .howhelp-tiles-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .howhelp-tile {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .howhelp-tile:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .tile-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .tile-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      color: var(--white);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .tile-desc {
      font-size: 0.875rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .tile-link {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .tile-link:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .howhelp-tiles-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       TESTIMONIALS
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .testimonials-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .testimonial-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .testimonial-avatar {
      width: 44px;
      height: 44px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, #00BFA5, var(--gold));
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .avatar-initials {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--navy);
    }

    .testimonial-quote {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
      line-height: 1.75;
      font-style: italic;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .testimonial-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      font-style: normal;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.88rem;
    }

    .testimonial-meta {
      display: block;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-top: 0.2rem;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       GITHUB SECTION — dark #161B22 background
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .github-section {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .github-repos-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .github-repo-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .github-repo-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .repo-card-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .repo-icon {
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .repo-name {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .repo-desc {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .repo-card-footer {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
    }

    .repo-lang-badge {
      padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    .lang--csharp {
      background: rgba(104, 33, 122, 0.3);
      color: #b57bee;
      border: 1px solid rgba(104, 33, 122, 0.5);
    }

    .lang--python {
      background: rgba(58, 130, 197, 0.2);
      color: #60a5fa;
      border: 1px solid rgba(58, 130, 197, 0.4);
    }

    .lang--php {
      background: rgba(120, 100, 180, 0.2);
      color: #c4b5fd;
      border: 1px solid rgba(120, 100, 180, 0.4);
    }

    .lang--js {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.15);
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.3);
    }

    .lang--default {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
    }

    .repo-stars {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .repo-cta {
      margin-top: auto;
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .repo-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .github-repos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 580px) {
      .github-repos-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOMEPAGE SKILLS — BADGE GROUPS
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .skills-badge-groups {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2.5rem;
    }

    .skills-group-label {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .skills-badge-row {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.45rem;
    }

    .skill-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.8rem;
      border-radius: 6px;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.22);
      color: #00BFA5;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .skill-badge:hover {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.16);
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4);
    }

    .skill-badge--engineering {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.22);
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .skill-badge--tool {
      background: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.08);
      border-color: rgba(124, 58, 237, 0.25);
      color: var(--violet-light);
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOMEPAGE BLOG GRID
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .homepage-blog-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .blog-card-dark {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .blog-card-dark:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .blog-card-thumb img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 180px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
    }

    .blog-card-thumb--placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      height: 140px;
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      font-size: 2rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .blog-card-body {
      padding: 1.5rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .blog-category-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.25);
      border-radius: 50px;
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #00BFA5;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .blog-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.1rem;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    .blog-card-title a {
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .blog-card-title a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .blog-card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.65;
      flex-grow: 1;
    }

    .blog-card-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .blog-card-cta {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
      margin-top: auto;
    }

    .blog-card-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .homepage-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 580px) {
      .homepage-blog-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOMEPAGE CTA BANNER
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .homepage-cta-banner {
      padding: 5rem 0;
      text-align: center;
      background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.06) 0%, rgba(10, 22, 40, 0.98) 100%);
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.1);
    }

    .cta-banner-inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    .cta-banner-headline {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      max-width: 600px;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .btn-cta-banner {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      padding: 1rem 2.5rem;
      background: #00BFA5;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      border-radius: 8px;
      text-decoration: none;
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
      transition: background 0.25s ease, transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .btn-cta-banner:hover {
      background: #00a88f;
      transform: translateY(-3px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.5);
    }


    /* END SESSION 4 */

    /* ============================================================
       ABOUT + HOW I HELP PAGES — SESSION 5
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── Shared: left-aligned section header ── */
    .section-header--left {
      text-align: left;
    }

    /* ── Shared: inline brand links ── */
    .inline-link {
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: underline;
      text-decoration-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.35);
      text-underline-offset: 3px;
      transition: color 0.2s ease, text-decoration-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .inline-link:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
      text-decoration-color: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.5);
    }

    /* ── Shared: page eyebrow ── */
    .page-eyebrow {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      letter-spacing: 0.14em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      color: #00BFA5;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       ABOUT PAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── 1. About Page Hero ── */
    .about-page-hero {
      padding: 8rem 0 5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .about-hero-inner {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 300px 1fr;
      gap: 4rem;
      align-items: center;
    }

    .about-hero-photo {
      position: relative;
    }

    .about-hero-img {
      width: 100%;
      border-radius: 16px;
      border: 2px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5);
      display: block;
    }

    .profile-img-placeholder {
      width: 100%;
      aspect-ratio: 4/5;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 2px dashed rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
      border-radius: 16px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      font-size: 2.5rem;
    }

    .about-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .about-hero-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .about-hero-inner {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        text-align: center;
      }

      .about-hero-photo {
        max-width: 240px;
        margin: 0 auto;
      }
    }

    /* ── 2. Story ── */
    .about-story {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .about-story-inner {
      max-width: 820px;
    }

    .about-story-body {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.1rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.78);
      line-height: 1.95;
    }

    .about-story-body p {
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* ── 3. Credentials Row ── */
    .about-credentials {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .credentials-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .credential-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
      text-align: center;
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease;
    }

    .credential-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      transform: translateY(-4px);
    }

    .credential-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      display: block;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      line-height: 1;
    }

    .credential-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
    }

    .credential-sub {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: #00BFA5;
      letter-spacing: 0.04em;
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .credentials-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ── 4. Dual Expertise ── */
    .about-expertise {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .dual-expertise {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 3rem;
    }

    .expertise-col-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
    }

    .expertise-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.65rem;
    }

    .expertise-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 0.65rem;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .expertise-check {
      color: var(--gold);
      font-weight: 700;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 1px;
    }

    .expertise-check--teal {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .dual-expertise {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }
    }

    /* ── 5. Currently ── */
    .about-currently {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .currently-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .currently-item {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 1rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 12px;
      padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    }

    .currently-icon {
      font-size: 1.5rem;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-top: 2px;
    }

    .currently-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.3rem;
    }

    .currently-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
    }

    .currently-value {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
      font-weight: 500;
      line-height: 1.35;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .currently-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ── 7. About CTAs ── */
    .about-ctas {
      padding: 4rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .about-cta-row {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       HOW I HELP PAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── 1. Page Hero ── */
    .howhelp-hero {
      padding: 10rem 0 5rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .howhelp-hero-inner {
      max-width: 720px;
    }

    .howhelp-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.08;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .howhelp-page-subtext {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.15rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 580px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ── 2. Service Cards ── */
    .howhelp-services {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .howhelp-service-card {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 280px;
      gap: 2rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-left: 3px solid #00BFA5;
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 2rem 2rem 2rem 2.25rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      transition: border-color 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .howhelp-service-card:hover {
      border-left-color: var(--gold);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
    }

    .service-card-main {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
    }

    .service-card-icon {
      font-size: 2rem;
      line-height: 1;
      flex-shrink: 0;
      margin-top: 4px;
    }

    .service-card-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .service-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.4rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      line-height: 1.2;
    }

    .service-card-body {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.72);
      line-height: 1.8;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .service-card-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .service-card-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* Meta column */
    .service-card-meta {
      padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border-radius: 10px;
      align-self: start;
    }

    .service-meta-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .service-meta-item dt {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
    }

    .service-meta-item dd {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      line-height: 1.5;
      margin: 0;
    }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .howhelp-service-card {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }

      .service-card-meta {
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        border-left: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── 3. Process Steps ── */
    .howhelp-process {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .process-steps {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0;
      align-items: flex-start;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      position: relative;
    }

    .process-step {
      flex: 1;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      text-align: center;
      padding: 0 1rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .process-step-number {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 3rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #00BFA5;
      line-height: 1;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
      opacity: 0.85;
    }

    .process-step-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
    }

    .process-step-desc {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    /* Connecting line between steps */
    .process-connector {
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.5rem;
      right: calc(-50% + 1rem);
      width: calc(100% - 2rem);
      height: 1px;
      background: linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4), rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15));
      pointer-events: none;
    }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .process-steps {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .process-step {
        align-items: flex-start;
        text-align: left;
        flex-direction: row;
        gap: 1.25rem;
        padding: 0;
      }

      .process-step-number {
        font-size: 2rem;
        margin-bottom: 0;
        flex-shrink: 0;
        min-width: 3rem;
      }

      .process-connector {
        display: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── 4. FAQ ── */
    .howhelp-faq {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .faq-inner {
      max-width: 820px;
    }

    .faq-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
    }

    .faq-item {
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .faq-item:first-child {
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .faq-question {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
      line-height: 1.4;
    }

    .faq-answer {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      line-height: 1.75;
      margin: 0;
    }

    /* END SESSION 5 */

    /* ============================================================
       PROJECTS PAGE + CASE STUDY — SESSION 6
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── Projects Page Hero ── */
    .projects-page-hero {
      padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .projects-hero-inner {
      max-width: 680px;
    }

    .projects-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .projects-page-subtext {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      line-height: 1.7;
      max-width: 560px;
      margin: 0 auto;
    }

    /* ── Filter Tabs ── */
    .projects-filter-nav {
      padding: 1.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      position: sticky;
      top: 0;
      z-index: 40;
      backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
    }

    .filter-tabs {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.25rem;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    .filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }

    .filter-tab {
      display: inline-block;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.25rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 500;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      text-decoration: none;
      white-space: nowrap;
      border: 1px solid transparent;
      transition: color 0.2s ease, border-color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    }

    .filter-tab:hover {
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
    }

    .filter-tab--active {
      color: #00BFA5;
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.07);
      font-weight: 600;
    }

    /* ── Projects Grid ── */
    .projects-grid-section {
      padding: 4rem 0 6rem;
    }

    .projects-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ── Project Card ── */
    .project-card {
      position: relative;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-top: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      transition: border-top-color 0.25s ease, transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
    }

    .project-card:hover {
      border-top-color: #00BFA5;
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
    }

    .project-featured-label {
      position: absolute;
      top: 0.75rem;
      right: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      color: var(--gold);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
    }

    .project-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.25;
      margin-top: 0.25rem;
    }

    .project-card-tagline {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    .project-tech-tags {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.35rem;
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .tech-tag {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 4px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
    }

    .tech-tag--more {
      color: #00BFA5;
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.25);
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.06);
    }

    .project-impact-line {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.4);
      padding-left: 0.65rem;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .project-card-cta {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.25rem;
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .project-card-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ── Category Badges (shared — index + case study) ── */
    .project-category-badge {
      display: inline-block;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-weight: 600;
      letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      padding: 0.25rem 0.7rem;
      border-radius: 20px;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .badge--software {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
      color: #00BFA5;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.25);
    }

    .badge--engineering {
      background: rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.12);
      color: #FF9800;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 152, 0, 0.25);
    }

    .badge--edtech {
      background: rgba(156, 39, 176, 0.12);
      color: #CE93D8;
      border: 1px solid rgba(156, 39, 176, 0.25);
    }

    .badge--consulting {
      background: rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.1);
      color: var(--gold);
      border: 1px solid rgba(240, 180, 41, 0.25);
    }

    .badge--default {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    /* ── Empty State ── */
    .projects-empty {
      text-align: center;
      padding: 5rem 2rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CASE STUDY TEMPLATE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    /* ── 1. Hero ── */
    .case-study-hero {
      position: relative;
      padding: 9rem 0 5rem;
      overflow: hidden;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .cs-hero-bg {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      z-index: 0;
    }

    .cs-hero-bg-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 100%;
      object-fit: cover;
      opacity: 0.18;
    }

    .cs-hero-bg-overlay {
      position: absolute;
      inset: 0;
      background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.7) 0%, rgba(13, 17, 23, 0.92) 100%);
    }

    .cs-hero-inner {
      position: relative;
      z-index: 1;
    }

    .cs-hero-badge {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .cs-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .cs-tagline {
      font-size: clamp(1rem, 1.5vw, 1.2rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      line-height: 1.6;
      max-width: 600px;
      margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Stats Row ── */
    .stats-row {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, auto);
      gap: 0;
      width: fit-content;
    }

    .stat-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.3rem;
      padding: 1rem 2rem;
      border-right: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
    }

    .stat-item:first-child {
      padding-left: 0;
    }

    .stat-item:last-child {
      border-right: none;
    }

    .stat-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.65rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    }

    .stat-value {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    @media (max-width: 520px) {
      .stats-row {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        width: 100%;
      }

      .stat-item {
        padding: 0.75rem 0;
        border-right: none;
        border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      }

      .stat-item:last-child {
        border-bottom: none;
      }
    }

    /* ── Case Study Sections ── */
    .cs-section {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .cs-prose-inner {
      max-width: 800px;
    }

    .cs-section-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3vw, 2.2rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.75rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .cs-prose {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      line-height: 1.9;
    }

    .cs-prose p {
      margin-bottom: 1.1rem;
    }

    .cs-subsection-label {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.1em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    /* ── Architecture diagram ── */
    .cs-arch-diagram {
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .arch-diagram {
      max-width: 100%;
      height: auto;
      border-radius: 12px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      display: block;
    }

    /* ── Impact Callouts ── */
    .impact-callouts {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .impact-callout {
      display: flex;
      align-items: flex-start;
      gap: 1rem;
      padding: 1.1rem 1.25rem;
      border-left: 3px solid #00BFA5;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.05);
      border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;
    }

    .impact-icon {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .impact-callout p {
      margin: 0;
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    /* ── Gallery Grid ── */
    .gallery-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .gallery-img {
      width: 100%;
      height: 220px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 10px;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      display: block;
    }

    @media (max-width: 700px) {
      .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .gallery-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ── Related Projects ── */
    .related-projects-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    .related-project-card {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      padding: 1.5rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 12px;
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .related-project-card:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.25);
    }

    .related-project-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.3;
    }

    .related-project-title a {
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .related-project-title a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .related-project-tagline {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.5;
    }

    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .related-projects-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* END SESSION 6 */

    /* ============================================================
       BLOG + CONTACT + CV + SKILLS — SESSION 7
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── Blog Page Hero ── */
    .blog-page-hero {
      padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .blog-hero-inner {
      max-width: 640px;
    }

    .blog-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .blog-page-subtext {
      font-size: clamp(0.95rem, 1.4vw, 1.1rem);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* ── Blog layout: 70/30 ── */
    .blog-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 300px;
      gap: 3rem;
      padding-top: 2.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .blog-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .blog-main {
      min-width: 0;
    }

    /* ── Blog filter tabs ── */
    .blog-filter-tabs-nav {
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .blog-filter-tabs {
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      overflow-x: auto;
      scrollbar-width: none;
    }

    /* ── Posts Grid ── */
    .posts-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Post Card ── */
    .post-card {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      overflow: hidden;
      transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, border-color 0.25s ease;
    }

    .post-card:hover {
      transform: translateY(-4px);
      box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
    }

    .post-card-thumb-link {
      display: block;
      overflow: hidden;
    }

    .post-card-thumb {
      width: 100%;
      height: 200px;
      object-fit: cover;
      display: block;
      transition: transform 0.4s ease;
    }

    .post-card:hover .post-card-thumb {
      transform: scale(1.03);
    }

    .post-thumb-placeholder {
      height: 200px;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.05);
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
    }

    .post-thumb-icon {
      font-size: 2.5rem;
      opacity: 0.3;
    }

    .post-card-body {
      padding: 1.25rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.6rem;
      flex: 1;
    }

    .post-cat-badge {
      align-self: flex-start;
    }

    .post-card-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      line-height: 1.3;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .post-card-title a {
      color: inherit;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .post-card-title a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .post-card-excerpt {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.58);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .post-card-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .post-read-chip {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08);
      color: #00BFA5;
      border: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
      border-radius: 20px;
      padding: 0.15rem 0.55rem;
      font-size: 0.68rem;
    }

    .post-date {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    }

    .post-card-cta {
      margin-top: auto;
      padding-top: 0.4rem;
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .post-card-cta:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    /* ── Pagination ── */
    .blog-pagination {
      display: flex;
      justify-content: center;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.4rem;
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
    }

    .blog-pagination a,
    .blog-pagination span {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      min-width: 2.4rem;
      height: 2.4rem;
      padding: 0 0.75rem;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      text-decoration: none;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .blog-pagination .current,
    .blog-pagination a:hover {
      border-color: #00BFA5;
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Blog Sidebar ── */
    .blog-sidebar {
      position: sticky;
      top: 80px;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.75rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 900px) {
      .blog-sidebar {
        position: static;
        border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
        padding-top: 2rem;
      }
    }

    .sidebar-about-card {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.25rem;
    }

    .sidebar-profile-photo {
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .sidebar-profile-img,
    .sidebar-profile-placeholder {
      width: 56px;
      height: 56px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .sidebar-profile-placeholder {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-size: 1.1rem;
    }

    .sidebar-about-text {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.3rem;
    }

    .sidebar-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.9rem;
    }

    .sidebar-role {
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .sidebar-bio {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.6;
    }

    .sidebar-link {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .sidebar-link:hover {
      color: var(--gold);
    }

    .sidebar-section-title {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .sidebar-posts-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.85rem;
    }

    .sidebar-post-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.2rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .sidebar-post-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
      padding-bottom: 0;
    }

    .sidebar-post-title {
      font-size: 0.84rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      color: var(--white);
      text-decoration: none;
      line-height: 1.35;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .sidebar-post-title:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .sidebar-post-date {
      font-size: 0.7rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
    }

    .sidebar-cat-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
    }

    .sidebar-cat-list li {
      padding: 0.35rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .sidebar-cat-list li:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .sidebar-cat-list a {
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.6);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .sidebar-cat-list a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ── Single Post ── */
    .post-hero {
      padding: 9rem 0 3rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .post-hero-inner {
      max-width: 800px;
    }

    .post-hero-cat {
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
      display: inline-block;
    }

    .post-hero-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .post-hero-meta {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .post-meta-sep {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .post-hero-thumb {
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    .post-hero-img {
      width: 100%;
      max-height: 460px;
      object-fit: cover;
      border-radius: 12px;
      display: block;
    }

    .post-content-section {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .post-prose {
      max-width: 780px;
      font-size: 1.05rem;
      line-height: 1.9;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
    }

    .post-prose h2,
    .post-prose h3 {
      color: var(--white);
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      margin-top: 2.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .post-prose a {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .post-prose code {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
      padding: 0.1rem 0.4rem;
      border-radius: 4px;
      font-size: 0.88em;
    }

    .post-prose pre {
      background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 8px;
      padding: 1.25rem;
      overflow-x: auto;
    }

    /* ── Share Buttons ── */
    .post-share-section {
      padding: 2rem 0;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .share-label {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .share-buttons {
      display: flex;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    .share-btn {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.55rem 1.1rem;
      border-radius: 8px;
      font-size: 0.83rem;
      font-weight: 600;
      text-decoration: none;
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease, background 0.2s ease;
    }

    .share-btn:hover {
      color: var(--white);
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
    }

    .share-btn--twitter:hover {
      border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
    }

    .share-btn--linkedin:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 119, 181, 0.5);
      color: #0077B5;
    }

    .share-btn--whatsapp:hover {
      border-color: rgba(37, 211, 102, 0.4);
      color: #25D366;
    }

    /* ── Author Bio Card ── */
    .post-author-section {
      padding: 3rem 0;
    }

    .author-bio-card {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.5rem;
      align-items: flex-start;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 16px;
      padding: 2rem;
      max-width: 780px;
    }

    .author-bio-photo {
      flex-shrink: 0;
    }

    .author-bio-img,
    .author-bio-placeholder {
      width: 80px;
      height: 80px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      object-fit: cover;
    }

    .author-bio-placeholder {
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.15);
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      justify-content: center;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-size: 1.5rem;
    }

    .author-bio-name {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .author-bio-role {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
    }

    .author-bio-text {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
      line-height: 1.7;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 560px) {
      .author-bio-card {
        flex-direction: column;
      }
    }

    /* ── Related Posts ── */
    .related-posts-section {
      padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
    }

    .related-posts-grid {
      grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    }

    @media (max-width: 820px) {
      .related-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      }
    }

    @media (max-width: 540px) {
      .related-posts-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CONTACT PAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .contact-page-hero {
      padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .contact-hero-inner {
      max-width: 680px;
    }

    .contact-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .contact-page-subtext {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    .contact-layout-section {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    /* 40/60 split */
    .contact-layout {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 2fr 3fr;
      gap: 3.5rem;
      align-items: start;
    }

    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .contact-layout {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
        gap: 2.5rem;
      }
    }

    .contact-info-heading,
    .contact-form-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.2rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
    }

    .contact-info-list {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.1rem;
      margin: 0 0 1.5rem;
    }

    .contact-info-item {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.15rem;
      padding-bottom: 1rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .contact-info-item:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .contact-info-item dt {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
    }

    .contact-info-icon {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
    }

    .contact-info-item dd {
      font-size: 0.92rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      margin: 0;
    }

    .contact-info-item a {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .contact-info-item a:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .contact-response-note {
      font-size: 0.8rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      font-style: italic;
      border-left: 2px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      padding-left: 0.75rem;
    }

    .form-optional {
      font-size: 0.75rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.35);
      font-weight: 400;
    }

    /* ── Areas of interest ── */
    .interest-section {
      padding: 3rem 0 4rem;
      border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .interest-section-label {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .interest-badges {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .interest-badge {
      font-size: 0.82rem;
      padding: 0.35rem 0.9rem;
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
      border-radius: 20px;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      transition: border-color 0.2s ease, color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .interest-badge:hover {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       CV PAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .page-cv {
      background: var(--dark-bg);
    }

    .cv-header {
      padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
    }

    .cv-header-inner {
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .cv-name {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 5vw, 3.5rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
    }

    .cv-professional-title {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      letter-spacing: 0.05em;
    }

    .cv-contact-line {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      font-size: 0.82rem;
    }

    .cv-contact-item {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: color 0.2s ease;
    }

    .cv-contact-item:hover {
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .cv-contact-sep {
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
    }

    .cv-download-top,
    .cv-download-bottom {
      margin-top: 1.5rem;
    }

    .cv-download-bottom {
      margin-top: 3rem;
      margin-bottom: 2rem;
    }

    .btn-download-cv {
      display: inline-flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      padding: 0.8rem 2rem;
      background: #00BFA5;
      color: #0d1117;
      font-weight: 700;
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      border-radius: 10px;
      text-decoration: none;
      transition: background 0.2s ease, transform 0.2s ease;
    }

    .btn-download-cv:hover {
      background: #00a893;
      transform: translateY(-2px);
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .btn-download-cv {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }
    }

    /* ── CV Body ── */
    .cv-body {
      padding-top: 3rem;
      padding-bottom: 5rem;
      max-width: 860px;
    }

    .cv-section {
      padding: 2.5rem 0;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .cv-section:last-child {
      border-bottom: none;
    }

    .cv-section-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: 1.15rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: #00BFA5;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.06em;
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
      padding-bottom: 0.5rem;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.2);
    }

    .cv-summary-text {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
      line-height: 1.9;
    }

    /* ── CV Timeline ── */
    .cv-timeline {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 2rem;
    }

    .cv-timeline-item {
      display: flex;
      gap: 1.25rem;
      position: relative;
    }

    .cv-timeline-dot {
      flex-shrink: 0;
      width: 10px;
      height: 10px;
      border-radius: 50%;
      background: #00BFA5;
      margin-top: 0.5rem;
    }

    .cv-timeline-item::before {
      content: '';
      position: absolute;
      top: 1.2rem;
      left: 4px;
      width: 2px;
      height: calc(100% + 1.5rem);
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.12);
    }

    .cv-timeline-item:last-child::before {
      display: none;
    }

    .cv-timeline-content {
      flex: 1;
    }

    .cv-job-role {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 1rem;
      line-height: 1.3;
      margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
    }

    .cv-job-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.5rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
    }

    .cv-job-org {
      font-size: 0.85rem;
      color: #00BFA5;
    }

    .cv-period {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.38);
      white-space: nowrap;
    }

    .cv-points {
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.4rem;
    }

    .cv-points li {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      line-height: 1.65;
    }

    /* ── Education ── */
    .cv-education-list {
      list-style: none;
      padding: 0;
      margin: 0;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1.25rem;
    }

    .cv-edu-degree {
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
    }

    .cv-edu-meta {
      display: flex;
      flex-wrap: wrap;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    /* ── Certifications ── */
    .cv-certs-list {
      padding-left: 1.2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .cv-certs-list li {
      font-size: 0.9rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
    }

    /* ── Skills badges on CV ── */
    .cv-skill-badges {
      flex-wrap: wrap;
    }

    /* ── Print ── */
    @media print {

      nav,
      footer,
      .cv-print-hide,
      .homepage-cta-banner,
      .blog-sidebar,
      .share-buttons,
      .post-author-section,
      .related-posts-section,
      .filter-tabs-nav,
      .projects-filter-nav {
        display: none !important;
      }

      body,
      .page-cv,
      .cv-body {
        background: #fff !important;
        color: #111 !important;
      }

      .cv-name,
      .cv-section-heading,
      .cv-job-role {
        color: #111 !important;
      }

      .cv-professional-title,
      .cv-job-org {
        color: #007860 !important;
      }

      .cv-contact-item,
      .cv-period,
      .cv-points li,
      .cv-summary-text,
      .cv-certs-list li {
        color: #333 !important;
      }

      .cv-timeline-dot {
        background: #007860 !important;
      }

      .cv-header {
        padding-top: 2rem !important;
      }

      .cv-section {
        page-break-inside: avoid;
      }

      a {
        color: inherit !important;
        text-decoration: none !important;
      }
    }

    /* ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
       SKILLS PAGE
    ════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════ */

    .skills-page-hero {
      padding: 9rem 0 4rem;
      text-align: center;
      border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
    }

    .skills-hero-inner {
      max-width: 640px;
    }

    .skills-page-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 6vw, 4rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.1;
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    .skills-page-subtext {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.55);
      line-height: 1.7;
    }

    /* ── Skills Grid ── */
    .skills-grid-section {
      padding: 4rem 0;
    }

    .skills-grid {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
      gap: 1.5rem;
      margin-top: 2rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 640px) {
      .skills-grid {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .skills-category-card {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.5rem;
    }

    .skills-cat-heading {
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      font-size: 0.72rem;
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.08em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
      margin-bottom: 1rem;
    }

    /* ── Dual Edge section ── */
    .dual-edge-section {
      padding: 5rem 0;
    }

    .dual-edge-header {
      max-width: 760px;
      margin-bottom: 3rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-title {
      font-family: var(--font-display);
      font-size: clamp(1.8rem, 4vw, 2.8rem);
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
      line-height: 1.15;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-body {
      font-size: 1rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.62);
      line-height: 1.85;
    }

    .dual-edge {
      display: grid;
      grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
      gap: 1.5rem;
    }

    @media (max-width: 680px) {
      .dual-edge {
        grid-template-columns: 1fr;
      }
    }

    .dual-edge-col {
      background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
      border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
      border-radius: 14px;
      padding: 1.75rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-col--physical {
      border-top: 2px solid #FF9800;
    }

    .dual-edge-col--digital {
      border-top: 2px solid #00BFA5;
    }

    .dual-edge-col-header {
      display: flex;
      align-items: center;
      gap: 0.75rem;
      margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-icon {
      font-size: 1.4rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-col-title {
      font-size: 0.95rem;
      font-weight: 700;
      color: var(--white);
    }

    .dual-edge-list {
      padding-left: 1.1rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 0.5rem;
    }

    .dual-edge-list li {
      font-size: 0.88rem;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.65);
      line-height: 1.55;
    }

    /* ── Currently Learning Callout ── */
    .currently-learning-section {
      padding: 3rem 0 5rem;
    }

    .currently-learning-callout {
      border-left: 3px solid #00BFA5;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.05);
      border-radius: 0 14px 14px 0;
      padding: 1.5rem 2rem;
      display: flex;
      flex-direction: column;
      gap: 1rem;
    }

    .currently-learning-label {
      font-size: 0.78rem;
      font-family: var(--font-mono);
      text-transform: uppercase;
      letter-spacing: 0.07em;
      color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.45);
    }

    .stack-badge--learning {
      border-color: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.3);
      color: #00BFA5;
      background: rgba(0, 191, 165, 0.08);
    }

    /* END SESSION 7 */

    /* ============================================================
       SESSION 8 — SEO / POLISH / OBSERVER
    ============================================================ */

    /* ── .reveal — scroll-triggered fade-up ──────────────────────────── */
    .reveal {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(24px);
      /* Transition applied here; transition-delay is set by JS observer */
      transition: opacity 0.6s ease-out, transform 0.6s ease-out;
    }

    .reveal.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* .stagger-item — JS sets transitionDelay via inline style */
    .stagger-item {
      opacity: 0;
      transform: translateY(20px);
      transition: opacity 0.55s ease-out, transform 0.55s ease-out;
    }

    .stagger-item.visible {
      opacity: 1;
      transform: translateY(0);
    }

    /* Prefers reduced motion — disable all animation */
    @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {

      .reveal,
      .stagger-item {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        transform: none !important;
        transition: none !important;
      }

      .hero-badge,
      .hero-title,
      .hero-typewriter,
      .hero-lead,
      .hero-terminal,
      .hero-stats,
      .hero-cta {
        opacity: 1 !important;
        animation: none !important;
      }

      * {
        animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
        transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
        scroll-behavior: auto !important;
      }
    }

    /* ── Mobile — Navigation ──────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {

      /* Show hamburger, hide desktop nav links */
      .hamburger {
        display: flex !important;
      }

      .nav-links {
        display: none !important;
      }

      /* Keep nav CTA visible on mobile */
      .nav-cta {
        font-size: 0.75rem;
        padding: 0.45rem 1rem;
      }

      nav#navbar {
        grid-template-columns: auto 1fr auto;
      }
    }

    /* ── Mobile — Hero ────────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 768px) {
      .hero-content {
        padding: 100px 5% 60px;
      }

      .hero-stats {
        grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
        max-width: 100%;
      }

      .hero-cta {
        flex-direction: column;
        align-items: flex-start;
      }

      .hero-cta a,
      .hero-cta button {
        width: 100%;
        justify-content: center;
      }
    }

    /* ── Mobile — Filter Tabs ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    /* Both .filter-tabs-nav and .blog-filter-tabs scroll horizontally */
    .filter-tabs,
    .blog-filter-tabs {
      flex-wrap: nowrap;
      overflow-x: auto;
      -webkit-overflow-scrolling: touch;
      scrollbar-width: none;
      -ms-overflow-style: none;
    }

    .filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar,
    .blog-filter-tabs::-webkit-scrollbar {
      display: none;
    }

    @media (max-width: 480px) {

      .filter-tab,
      .blog-filter-tab {
        font-size: 0.78rem;
        padding: 0.45rem 0.85rem;
        white-space: nowrap;
      }
    }

    /* ── Mobile — CV Timeline ─────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 480px) {
      .cv-timeline-item {
        gap: 0.85rem;
      }

      .cv-timeline-dot {
        width: 8px;
        height: 8px;
        margin-top: 0.45rem;
      }

      .cv-timeline-item::before {
        left: 3px;
      }

      .cv-job-meta {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.2rem;
      }

      .cv-period {
        margin-left: 0;
      }
    }

    /* ── Mobile — Footer ──────────────────────────────────────────────── */
    @media (max-width: 600px) {
      .footer-row--columns {
        display: flex;
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 2rem;
      }

      .footer-col {
        width: 100%;
      }

      .footer-row--bottom {
        flex-direction: column;
        gap: 0.75rem;
        text-align: center;
      }
    }

    /* ── SEO Admin Panel — no front-end styles needed ─────────────────── */
    /* settings-seo.php is wp-admin only ─ no styles required here */

    /* END SESSION 8 */
    
    /* === CV DUAL TAB — PAGE UPDATE === */

.cv-page-hero { padding: 80px 0 40px; text-align: center; }
.cv-hero-subtext { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.1rem; margin-top: 8px; }

.cv-tab-section { padding: 0 0 40px; }
.cv-tabs {
  display: flex;
  gap: 12px;
  justify-content: center;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  padding-bottom: 0;
}
.cv-tab {
  background: none;
  border: none;
  color: #ccc;
  font-size: 1rem;
  padding: 12px 28px;
  cursor: pointer;
  border-bottom: 3px solid transparent;
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
  font-family: inherit;
}
.cv-tab:hover { color: #fff; }
.cv-tab.active {
  color: var(--teal);
  border-bottom-color: var(--teal);
  font-weight: 600;
}
.cv-panel { display: block; width: 100%; padding: 60px 0; }
.cv-panel--hidden { display: none; }
.cv-layout { max-width: 800px; margin: 0 auto; }

.cv-download-row { text-align: center; margin: 0 0 40px; }

.cv-header { margin-bottom: 40px; border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1); padding-bottom: 24px; }
.cv-header h2 { font-size: 2rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.cv-pro-title { color: var(--teal); font-size: 1.1rem; margin: 0 0 8px; }
.cv-contact-line { color: #aaa; font-size: 0.9rem; }
.cv-contact-line a { color: var(--teal); text-decoration: none; }

.cv-section { margin-bottom: 48px; }
.cv-section-heading {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--teal);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(0,191,165,0.3);
  padding-bottom: 8px;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
}

.cv-timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 20px; }
.cv-timeline-item { position: relative; margin-bottom: 32px; }
.cv-timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  left: -24px;
  top: 6px;
  width: 10px;
  height: 10px;
  background: var(--teal);
  border-radius: 50%;
}
.cv-job-role { font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; margin: 0 0 4px; }
.cv-job-meta { display: flex; gap: 12px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 8px; }
.cv-job-org { color: var(--teal); font-size: 0.9rem; }
.cv-job-period {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: #888;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  padding: 2px 8px;
  border-radius: 4px;
}
.cv-job-points { padding-left: 18px; margin: 0; }
.cv-job-points li { color: #ccc; font-size: 0.9rem; margin-bottom: 4px; }

.cv-edu-item { margin-bottom: 16px; }
.cv-edu-degree { font-weight: 600; margin: 0 0 2px; }
.cv-edu-meta { color: #888; font-size: 0.9rem; margin: 0; }

.cv-cert-list { padding-left: 18px; }
.cv-cert-list li { color: #ccc; margin-bottom: 6px; }

.cv-skills-grid { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .cv-tabs { gap: 0; }
  .cv-tab { padding: 10px 16px; font-size: 0.9rem; }
  .cv-layout { padding: 0 16px; }
  .cv-job-meta { flex-direction: column; gap: 4px; }
}

@media print {
  .cv-tab-section,
  .cv-tabs,
  .cv-download-row,
  .cv-print-hide,
  .site-header,
  .site-footer,
  #navbar { display: none !important; }
  .cv-panel--hidden { display: block !important; }
  .cv-panel { padding: 20px 0; }
  body { background: white !important; color: black !important; }
  .cv-section-heading { color: black !important; border-color: #ccc !important; }
  .cv-job-org, .cv-pro-title { color: #333 !important; }
  .cv-job-period { background: none !important; color: #555 !important; }
}
.hero-image-wrap:has(.img-placeholder) {
  display: none;
}