:root{
    --void:#04060B;
    --panel:#0A1120;
    --panel-2:#0E1830;
    --blue:#2F6FFF;
    --blue-bright:#6FA1FF;
    --cyan:#5CE7FF;
    --gold:#D8B26A;
    --text:#F4F7FC;
    --muted:#8996AD;
    --muted-2:#5E6B85;
    --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
    --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,0.035);
  }

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

  html{ scroll-behavior:auto; }

  body{
    background:var(--void);
    color:var(--text);
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    overflow-x:hidden;
    -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  }

  @media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
    *{animation-duration:0.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:0.001ms !important;}
  }

  .hero{
    position:relative;
    min-height:100vh;
    width:100%;
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    justify-content:center;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 900px 600px at 82% 15%, rgba(47,111,255,0.20), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 700px at 8% 90%, rgba(92,231,255,0.10), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(180deg, #05070E 0%, #060911 55%, #04060B 100%);
  }

  /* ---------- WORLD MAP LAYER ---------- */
  .map-layer{
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    z-index:0;
    opacity:0.55;
    pointer-events:none;
  }
  .map-layer svg{width:100%;height:100%;}
  .landmass{
    fill:rgba(90,140,255,0.05);
    stroke:rgba(120,165,255,0.14);
    stroke-width:0.6;
  }
  .map-dot{
    fill:rgba(140,180,255,0.35);
  }
  .map-node{
    fill:var(--cyan);
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 4px rgba(92,231,255,0.9));
    animation:nodePulse 3.4s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .arc-path{
    fill:none;
    stroke:url(#arcGradient);
    stroke-width:1;
    stroke-dasharray:6 260;
    stroke-linecap:round;
    animation:arcFlow 5.5s linear infinite;
    opacity:0.85;
  }
  @keyframes arcFlow{
    to{ stroke-dashoffset:-520; }
  }
  @keyframes nodePulse{
    0%,100%{ opacity:0.5; transform:scale(1); }
    50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.6); }
  }

  /* ambient glow blobs */
  .glow-blob{
    position:absolute;
    border-radius:50%;
    filter:blur(90px);
    pointer-events:none;
    z-index:0;
  }
  .glow-blob.a{
    width:520px;height:520px;
    top:-140px; right:-80px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(47,111,255,0.45), transparent 70%);
    animation:breathe 8s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  .glow-blob.b{
    width:420px;height:420px;
    bottom:-160px; left:-100px;
    background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(92,231,255,0.25), transparent 70%);
    animation:breathe 9s ease-in-out infinite 1.5s;
  }
  @keyframes breathe{
    0%,100%{ opacity:0.55; transform:scale(1); }
    50%{ opacity:0.9; transform:scale(1.08); }
  }

  /* ---------- NAV ---------- */
  .nav{
    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:space-between;
    padding:32px clamp(24px,5vw,72px) 0;
  }
  .brand{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:15px;
    letter-spacing:0.06em;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px;
    color:var(--text);
  }
  .brand-mark{
    width:26px;height:26px;
    border-radius:7px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:11px;
    font-weight:700;
    color:#04060B;
  }
  .nav-tag{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:11px;
    color:var(--muted-2);
    letter-spacing:0.08em;
    display:none;
  }
  @media(min-width:720px){ .nav-tag{ display:block; } }

  /* ---------- HERO GRID ---------- */
  .hero-inner{
    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
    display:grid;
    grid-template-columns:1.15fr 0.85fr;
    align-items:center;
    gap:clamp(32px,5vw,64px);
    max-width:1360px;
    margin:0 auto;
    width:100%;
    padding:96px clamp(24px,5vw,72px) 80px;
  }
  @media(max-width:960px){
    .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; padding-top:64px; }
  }

  /* ---------- LEFT CONTENT ---------- */
  .eyebrow-row{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    align-items:center;
    gap:10px 14px;
    margin-bottom:28px;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay:0.05s;
  }
  .pill{
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:7px;
    padding:7px 14px;
    border-radius:100px;
    background:var(--glass-bg);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:11.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.04em;
    color:var(--muted);
  }
  .pill .dot{
    width:6px;height:6px;border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--gold);
    box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(216,178,106,0.9);
  }
  .pill.strong{ color:var(--blue-bright); border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.28); }
  .pill-sep{ color:var(--muted-2); font-size:11px; }

  h1.headline{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(38px,5.2vw,64px);
    line-height:1.08;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    margin-bottom:26px;
  }
  h1.headline span{
    display:block;
    overflow:hidden;
  }
  h1.headline span em{
    font-style:normal;
    display:block;
    opacity:0;
    transform:translateY(110%);
    animation:lineUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
  }
  h1.headline span:nth-child(1) em{ animation-delay:0.15s; }
  h1.headline span:nth-child(2) em{
    animation-delay:0.30s;
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--blue-bright) 0%, var(--cyan) 45%, var(--blue-bright) 100%);
    background-size:200% auto;
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
    animation:lineUp 0.9s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards, sheen 6s linear infinite 1.2s;
  }
  h1.headline span:nth-child(3) em{ animation-delay:0.45s; }

  @keyframes lineUp{
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }
  @keyframes sheen{
    to{ background-position:-200% center; }
  }
  @keyframes riseIn{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  }

  p.lede{
    max-width:560px;
    font-size:16.5px;
    line-height:1.7;
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-bottom:38px;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay:0.65s;
  }

  .cta-row{
    display:flex;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:16px;
    align-items:center;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay:0.8s;
  }

  .btn{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:14.5px;
    padding:15px 26px;
    border-radius:11px;
    cursor:pointer;
    border:none;
    display:inline-flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:9px;
    transition:transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), box-shadow 0.35s ease, background 0.35s ease, border-color 0.35s ease;
  }
  .btn-primary{
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%, #4C87FF 100%);
    color:#fff;
    box-shadow:0 8px 24px -6px rgba(47,111,255,0.55), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
  .btn-primary:hover{
    transform:translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow:0 14px 34px -6px rgba(47,111,255,0.7), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.2);
  }
  .btn-primary svg{ transition:transform 0.35s ease; }
  .btn-primary:hover svg{ transform:translateX(3px); }

  .btn-ghost{
    background:var(--glass-bg);
    color:var(--text);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  }
  .btn-ghost:hover{
    border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.4);
    background:rgba(111,161,255,0.08);
    transform:translateY(-2px);
  }

  /* ---------- RIGHT VISUAL ---------- */
  .visual{
    position:relative;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
    min-height:480px;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn 1s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1) forwards;
    animation-delay:0.5s;
  }

  .orbit-wrap{
    position:relative;
    width:min(390px, 82vw);
    aspect-ratio:1/1.08;
  }

  .orbit-ring{
    position:absolute;
    top:50%; left:50%;
    border:1px dashed rgba(111,161,255,0.22);
    border-radius:50%;
    transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  }
  .orbit-ring.r1{ width:112%; height:112%; animation:spin 34s linear infinite; }
  .orbit-ring.r2{ width:128%; height:128%; border-color:rgba(92,231,255,0.14); animation:spin 48s linear infinite reverse; }
  @keyframes spin{ to{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(360deg); } }
  .orbit-node{
    position:absolute;
    width:7px;height:7px;
    border-radius:50%;
    background:var(--cyan);
    box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(92,231,255,0.9);
  }

  .portrait-frame{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    border-radius:26px;
    padding:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(111,161,255,0.6), rgba(92,231,255,0.15) 40%, rgba(216,178,106,0.35) 100%);
    box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .portrait-inner{
    position:relative;
    width:100%;
    height:100%;
    border-radius:24px;
    overflow:hidden;
    background:
      radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(111,161,255,0.35), transparent 55%),
      radial-gradient(circle at 75% 85%, rgba(216,178,106,0.18), transparent 50%),
      linear-gradient(160deg,#0C1526 0%, #070C16 100%);
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .portrait-inner::before{
    content:"";
    position:absolute;
    inset:0;
    background-image:
      linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px),
      linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.045) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:26px 26px;
    mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 40%, black, transparent 75%);
  }
  .monogram{
    position:relative;
    z-index:2;
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:112px;
    letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--text) 0%, var(--blue-bright) 60%, var(--cyan) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text;
    background-clip:text;
    color:transparent;
    filter:drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(111,161,255,0.35));
    user-select:none;
  }
  .portrait-caption{
    position:absolute;
    bottom:22px; left:0; right:0;
    z-index:2;
    text-align:center;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:10.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.12em;
    color:var(--muted-2);
    text-transform:uppercase;
  }

  /* floating badges */
  .badge{
    position:absolute;
    display:flex;
    align-items:center;
    gap:12px;
    padding:13px 16px;
    border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(10,17,32,0.65);
    border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    backdrop-filter:blur(18px);
    box-shadow:0 20px 40px -14px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
    animation:floatY 5s ease-in-out infinite;
    z-index:3;
  }
  .badge-icon{
    width:34px;height:34px;
    border-radius:9px;
    display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;
    flex-shrink:0;
  }
  .badge-icon svg{ width:17px; height:17px; }
  .badge-title{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif;
    font-weight:600;
    font-size:13.5px;
    color:var(--text);
    line-height:1.2;
  }
  .badge-sub{
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif;
    font-size:11px;
    color:var(--muted);
    margin-top:1px;
  }

  .badge-years{
    top:-6%; left:-14%;
    animation-delay:0s;
  }
  .badge-years .badge-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,#D8B26A,#B8935A); }
  .badge-years .badge-icon svg{ stroke:#1a1206; }

  .badge-ceo{
    top:38%; right:-16%;
    animation-delay:0.6s;
    animation-duration:6s;
  }
  .badge-ceo .badge-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),#4C87FF); }
  .badge-ceo .badge-icon svg{ stroke:#fff; }

  .badge-transform{
    bottom:-4%; left:-6%;
    animation-delay:1.1s;
    animation-duration:5.6s;
  }
  .badge-transform .badge-icon{ background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),#3BB8D6); }
  .badge-transform .badge-icon svg{ stroke:#04252b; }

  @keyframes floatY{
    0%,100%{ transform:translateY(0px); }
    50%{ transform:translateY(-11px); }
  }

  @media(max-width:960px){
    .visual{ min-height:420px; margin-top:12px; }
    .badge{ padding:10px 13px; }
    .badge-title{ font-size:12px; }
    .badge-sub{ font-size:10px; }
    .badge-years{ left:-4%; top:-4%; }
    .badge-ceo{ right:-4%; }
    .badge-transform{ left:2%; bottom:-2%; }
  }
  @media(max-width:480px){
    .badge{ display:none; }
  }

  /* scroll cue */
  .scroll-cue{
    position:relative;
    z-index:5;
    display:flex;
    justify-content:center;
    padding-bottom:34px;
    opacity:0;
    animation:riseIn 0.8s ease forwards;
    animation-delay:1.1s;
  }
  .scroll-cue-inner{
    display:flex;
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    gap:8px;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;
    font-size:10px;
    letter-spacing:0.14em;
    color:var(--muted-2);
  }
  .scroll-line{
    width:1px; height:34px;
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--muted-2), transparent);
    animation:scrollDown 2.2s ease-in-out infinite;
  }
  @keyframes scrollDown{
    0%{ transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:top; }
    50%{ transform:scaleY(1); transform-origin:top; }
    51%{ transform-origin:bottom; }
    100%{ transform:scaleY(0); transform-origin:bottom; }
  }

  /* =========================================================
     FIXED SITE NAV — FLOATING PILL
  ========================================================= */
  .site-nav{
    position:fixed; top:18px; left:50%; z-index:200;
    width:90%; max-width:1180px;
    transform:translateX(-50%);
    transition:top 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .site-nav.scrolled{ top:12px; }

  .nav-inner{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:18px;
    padding:9px 10px 9px 22px;
    border-radius:100px;
    background:rgba(8,11,19,0.55);
    border:1px solid rgba(111,161,255,0.16);
    backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter:blur(20px) saturate(160%);
    box-shadow:
      0 12px 34px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.65),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
      0 0 46px -14px rgba(47,111,255,0.35);
    transition:background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease, border-color 0.4s ease;
  }
  .site-nav.scrolled .nav-inner{
    background:rgba(6,8,15,0.78);
    border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.24);
    box-shadow:
      0 16px 40px -12px rgba(0,0,0,0.75),
      inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
      0 0 56px -12px rgba(47,111,255,0.45);
  }

  .site-nav .brand{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; color:var(--text); text-decoration:none; flex-shrink:0; }
  .site-nav .brand-mark{ width:26px;height:26px;border-radius:8px;background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan));display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace;font-size:11px;font-weight:700;color:#04060B; flex-shrink:0; box-shadow:0 0 14px -2px rgba(47,111,255,0.7); }

  .nav-links{ position:relative; display:none; align-items:center; gap:1px; padding:4px; }
  @media(min-width:960px){ .nav-links{ display:flex; } }

  .nav-indicator{
    position:absolute; top:4px; bottom:4px; left:0; width:0;
    border-radius:100px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%, #4C87FF 100%);
    box-shadow:0 4px 18px -4px rgba(47,111,255,0.75), inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
    opacity:0; z-index:0;
    transition:left 0.5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), width 0.5s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), opacity 0.3s ease;
  }

  .nav-links a{
    position:relative; z-index:1;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:12.8px; font-weight:500;
    color:var(--muted); text-decoration:none; padding:10px 15px; border-radius:100px;
    white-space:nowrap;
    transition:color 0.35s ease;
  }
  .nav-links a:hover{ color:var(--text); }
  .nav-links a.active{ color:#fff; }

  .nav-toggle{
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-direction:column; gap:4px;
    width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; flex-shrink:0;
    cursor:pointer; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); padding:0;
    transition:background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  @media(min-width:960px){ .nav-toggle{ display:none; } }
  .nav-toggle:hover{ border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.45); background:rgba(111,161,255,0.08); }
  .nav-toggle span{ display:block; height:2px; width:16px; background:var(--text); border-radius:2px; transition:transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(6px) rotate(45deg); }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
  .nav-toggle.open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-6px) rotate(-45deg); }

  .mobile-menu{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:190;
    background:rgba(4,6,11,0.97); backdrop-filter:blur(24px);
    display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:2px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transform:scale(0.97);
    transition:opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), visibility 0s linear 0.4s;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transform:scale(1); transition:opacity 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .mobile-menu a{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:21px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text);
    text-decoration:none; padding:11px 0;
    opacity:0; transform:translateY(14px);
    transition:opacity 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .mobile-menu.open a{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(1){ transition-delay:0.06s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(2){ transition-delay:0.1s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(3){ transition-delay:0.14s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(4){ transition-delay:0.18s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(5){ transition-delay:0.22s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(6){ transition-delay:0.26s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(7){ transition-delay:0.3s; }
  .mobile-menu.open a:nth-child(8){ transition-delay:0.34s; }
  .mobile-menu a:hover, .mobile-menu a.active{ color:var(--blue-bright); }

  /* =========================================================
     SHARED SECTION UTILITIES
  ========================================================= */
  section.block{ position:relative; overflow:hidden; color:var(--text); transition:background 0.6s ease; }
  .wrap{ position:relative; z-index:2; max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; padding:120px clamp(24px,5vw,72px); }
  @media(max-width:720px){ .wrap{ padding:88px clamp(20px,6vw,40px); } }

  .bg-void{ background:var(--void); }

  /* ---- DARK variant A (used for Resume) — graphite with cool blue vein ---- */
  .bg-dark-a{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 640px 480px at 10% 100%, rgba(47,111,255,0.16), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 520px 440px at 94% 4%, rgba(92,231,255,0.09), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(165deg, #05070D 0%, #080B15 50%, #05060B 100%);
    border-top:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  }

  /* ---- DARK variant B (used for Testimonials) — near-black with warm gold accent ---- */
  .bg-dark-b{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 460px at 92% 8%, rgba(216,178,106,0.10), transparent 62%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 560px 460px at 4% 96%, rgba(47,111,255,0.14), transparent 60%),
      linear-gradient(170deg, #05060B 0%, #06070E 55%, #050609 100%);
    border-top:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  }

  /* ---- LIGHT (used for About, My Work, Contact) ---- */
  .bg-white{
    background:linear-gradient(180deg, #FFFFFF 0%, #F5F8FC 100%);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(10,17,32,0.07);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(10,17,32,0.07);
    --text:#0B1220;
    --muted:#54606F;
    --muted-2:#828EA0;
    --gold:#A9772E;
    --cyan:#0C93B0;
    --blue-bright:#2F6FFF;
    --glass-bg:rgba(10,17,32,0.035);
    --glass-border:rgba(10,17,32,0.10);
  }
  .bg-white .eyebrow{ color:var(--blue); }
  .bg-white .eyebrow::before{ background:var(--blue); }
  .bg-white .glass-card{ box-shadow:0 4px 22px -14px rgba(10,17,32,0.14); }
  .bg-white .glass-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 26px 54px -22px rgba(10,17,32,0.2); border-color:rgba(47,111,255,0.3); }

  /* ---- DEEP BLUE (used for Services, Projects) ---- */
  .bg-blue{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 520px at 88% 0%, rgba(92,231,255,0.14), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 650px 520px at 6% 100%, rgba(47,111,255,0.30), transparent 62%),
      linear-gradient(160deg, #0A1A3E 0%, #0F2764 55%, #0B1E4E 100%);
    border-top:1px solid rgba(111,161,255,0.2);
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(111,161,255,0.2);
    --glass-bg:rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
    --glass-border:rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
  }
  .bg-blue.flip{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 520px at 10% 4%, rgba(92,231,255,0.14), transparent 60%),
      radial-gradient(ellipse 650px 520px at 92% 96%, rgba(47,111,255,0.30), transparent 62%),
      linear-gradient(200deg, #0A1A3E 0%, #0F2764 55%, #0B1E4E 100%);
  }
  .bg-blue .glass-card{ box-shadow:0 10px 32px -18px rgba(0,0,0,0.4); }
  .bg-blue .glass-card:hover{ box-shadow:0 26px 54px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.5); }

  /* ---- Section seam vignettes: soften hard cuts between contrasting themes ---- */
  #about::before, #work::before, #projects::before, #contact::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:150px; z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
  }
  #about::before{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(4,6,11,0.4), transparent); }
  #work::before{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,7,13,0.35), transparent); }
  #projects::before{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.3), transparent); }
  #contact::before{ background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(5,6,11,0.35), transparent); }

  /* ---- Local resets: decorative "dark chip" elements keep their own bright-on-dark palette regardless of outer section theme ---- */
  .about-portrait{ --text:#F4F7FC; --muted-2:#5E6B85; --blue-bright:#6FA1FF; --cyan:#5CE7FF; color:var(--text); }
  .work-strip-item{ --text:#F4F7FC; --muted:#8996AD; --cyan:#5CE7FF; color:var(--text); }

  .eyebrow{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.14em;
    color:var(--blue-bright); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:16px;
  }
  .eyebrow::before{ content:""; width:20px; height:1px; background:var(--blue-bright); }

  .h2{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600;
    font-size:clamp(28px,3.6vw,42px); letter-spacing:-0.015em; line-height:1.15;
    margin-bottom:18px; max-width:720px;
  }
  .h2 .accent{
    background:linear-gradient(100deg,var(--blue-bright) 0%, var(--cyan) 60%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  }
  .section-sub{ font-size:16px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--muted); max-width:620px; margin-bottom:56px; }

  .glass-card{
    background:var(--glass-bg); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius:16px;
    backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
    transition:transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), border-color 0.4s ease, background 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
  }
  .glass-card:hover{ transform:translateY(-4px); border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.32); background:rgba(111,161,255,0.05); box-shadow:0 24px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.55); }

  [data-reveal]{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(26px); transition:opacity 0.85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), transform 0.85s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  [data-reveal].is-visible{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }

  /* =========================================================
     ABOUT
  ========================================================= */
  .about-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.85fr 1.15fr; gap:clamp(40px,6vw,90px); align-items:center; }
  @media(max-width:900px){ .about-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

  .about-portrait{
    position:relative; width:100%; aspect-ratio:1/1.05; border-radius:24px; padding:2px;
    background:linear-gradient(155deg, rgba(111,161,255,0.5), rgba(92,231,255,0.12) 45%, rgba(216,178,106,0.3) 100%);
    box-shadow:0 30px 70px -24px rgba(0,0,0,0.7);
  }
  .about-portrait-inner{
    width:100%; height:100%; border-radius:22px; overflow:hidden; position:relative;
    background:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 20%, rgba(111,161,255,0.3), transparent 55%), radial-gradient(circle at 75% 85%, rgba(216,178,106,0.16), transparent 50%), linear-gradient(160deg,#0C1526 0%, #070C16 100%);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  }
  .about-portrait-inner .monogram-sm{
    font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:88px; letter-spacing:-0.02em;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, var(--text) 0%, var(--blue-bright) 60%, var(--cyan) 100%);
    -webkit-background-clip:text; background-clip:text; color:transparent;
  }
  .about-stat-strip{
    position:absolute; left:-6%; right:-6%; bottom:-30px; display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:10px;
  }
  @media(max-width:900px){ .about-stat-strip{ position:static; margin-top:22px; } }
  .about-stat{
    flex:1; text-align:center; padding:16px 10px; border-radius:14px;
    background:rgba(10,17,32,0.75); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  }
  .about-stat b{ display:block; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:22px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
  .about-stat span{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:9.5px; letter-spacing:0.05em; color:var(--muted-2); text-transform:uppercase; }

  .about-copy p{ font-size:15.5px; line-height:1.85; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:18px; }
  .about-copy p strong{ color:var(--text); font-weight:600; }
  .about-values{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:14px; margin-top:30px; }
  @media(max-width:520px){ .about-values{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .about-value{ padding:16px 18px; border-radius:12px; }
  .about-value .val-title{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px; color:var(--text); }
  .about-value .val-sub{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted-2); line-height:1.5; }

  /* =========================================================
     SERVICES
  ========================================================= */
  .services-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:22px; }
  @media(max-width:960px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media(max-width:640px){ .services-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .service-card{ padding:32px 26px; }
  .service-icon{
    width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; margin-bottom:22px;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.22);
  }
  .service-icon svg{ width:22px; height:22px; stroke:#EAF2FF; }
  .service-card h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:17.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .service-card p{ font-size:13.8px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); }
  .service-num{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.55); margin-bottom:14px; letter-spacing:0.06em; }

  /* =========================================================
     RESUME
  ========================================================= */
  .resume-top{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:flex-end; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .resume-cols{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:60px; margin-top:40px; }
  @media(max-width:840px){ .resume-cols{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:48px; } }
  .resume-col-title{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.14em; color:var(--muted-2); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:28px; padding-bottom:14px; border-bottom:1px solid var(--glass-border); }

  .timeline{ position:relative; padding-left:28px; }
  .timeline::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:5px; top:6px; bottom:6px; width:1px; background:linear-gradient(180deg, var(--blue-bright), rgba(92,231,255,0.15)); }
  .t-item{ position:relative; padding-bottom:34px; }
  .t-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
  .t-item::before{ content:""; position:absolute; left:-28px; top:4px; width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%; background:var(--void); border:2px solid var(--cyan); box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(92,231,255,0.6); }
  .t-period{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--blue-bright); letter-spacing:0.05em; margin-bottom:6px; }
  .t-title{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:4px; }
  .t-org{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--gold); margin-bottom:8px; font-weight:500; }
  .t-desc{ font-size:13.5px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); }

  .skill-row{ margin-bottom:20px; }
  .skill-row-top{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; font-size:13px; margin-bottom:8px; }
  .skill-row-top span:first-child{ color:var(--text); font-weight:500; }
  .skill-row-top span:last-child{ color:var(--muted-2); font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; }
  .skill-bar{ height:5px; border-radius:4px; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.06); overflow:hidden; }
  .skill-bar-fill{ height:100%; border-radius:4px; background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan)); width:0%; transition:width 1.4s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }

  .resume-download{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14px;
    padding:14px 24px; border-radius:11px; color:var(--void); text-decoration:none;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--gold),#B8935A);
    box-shadow:0 8px 22px -6px rgba(216,178,106,0.5);
    transition:transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }
  .resume-download:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 30px -6px rgba(216,178,106,0.65); }

  /* =========================================================
     MY WORK (intro / philosophy strip)
  ========================================================= */
  .work-strip{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr; gap:1px; background:var(--glass-border); border-radius:18px; overflow:hidden; border:1px solid var(--glass-border); margin-top:50px; }
  @media(max-width:800px){ .work-strip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .work-strip-item{ background:#080C16; padding:36px 30px; }
  .work-strip-item .wn{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--cyan); margin-bottom:14px; }
  .work-strip-item .work-eyebrow{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.12em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--blue-bright); margin-bottom:8px; }
  .work-strip-item h4{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:16px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:10px; }
  .work-strip-item p{ font-size:13px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); }

  /* =========================================================
     PROJECTS
  ========================================================= */
  .projects-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:24px; }
  @media(max-width:980px){ .projects-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); } }
  @media(max-width:640px){ .projects-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .project-card{ overflow:hidden; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .project-thumb{
    height:150px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
    background:linear-gradient(160deg, rgba(47,111,255,0.22), rgba(92,231,255,0.08));
  }
  .project-thumb::before{
    content:""; position:absolute; inset:0;
    background-image:linear-gradient(rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px), linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.06) 1px, transparent 1px);
    background-size:24px 24px; mask-image:radial-gradient(circle at 30% 30%, black, transparent 75%);
  }
  .project-thumb .p-tag{
    position:absolute; top:14px; left:14px; font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.08em;
    padding:6px 11px; border-radius:100px; background:rgba(4,6,11,0.6); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); color:var(--blue-bright); text-transform:uppercase;
  }
  .project-thumb .p-mono{
    position:absolute; bottom:12px; right:16px; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:34px; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  }
  .project-body{ padding:24px 24px 26px; flex:1; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .project-body h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:16.5px; font-weight:600; margin-bottom:9px; }
  .project-body p{ font-size:13.3px; line-height:1.7; color:var(--muted); margin-bottom:16px; flex:1; }
  .project-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:6px; }
  .project-tags span{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; color:var(--muted-2); padding:4px 9px; border-radius:100px; border:1px solid var(--glass-border); }

  /* =========================================================
     TESTIMONIALS
  ========================================================= */
  /* =========================================================
     TESTIMONIALS — AUTO SLIDER
  ========================================================= */
  .testi-slider{ position:relative; margin-top:50px; }
  .testi-viewport{ overflow:hidden; border-radius:20px; }
  .testi-track{ display:flex; will-change:transform; transition:transform 0.65s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .testi-page{ flex:0 0 100%; display:grid; gap:22px; padding:3px; }
  .testi-page.cpv-2{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .testi-page.cpv-1{ grid-template-columns:1fr; max-width:520px; width:100%; margin:0 auto; }

  .testi-dots{ display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center; gap:8px; margin-top:30px; }
  .testi-dot{ width:8px; height:8px; border-radius:50%; background:rgba(255,255,255,0.16); border:none; cursor:pointer; padding:0; transition:background 0.35s ease, width 0.35s ease; }
  .testi-dot.active{ width:24px; border-radius:100px; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue),var(--cyan)); }

  .testi-card{ padding:28px 26px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; }
  .testi-quote-mark{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:38px; color:var(--blue-bright); opacity:0.5; line-height:1; margin-bottom:6px; }
  #testimonials .testi-quote-mark{ color:var(--gold); opacity:0.65; }
  .testi-card p.testi-text{ font-size:14px; line-height:1.75; color:var(--text); opacity:0.88; margin-bottom:22px; flex:1; }
  .testi-person{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding-top:16px; border-top:1px solid var(--glass-border); }
  .testi-avatar{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:13px; color:#04060B; background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--cyan),var(--blue-bright)); flex-shrink:0; }
  .testi-person .tp-name{ font-size:13.5px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
  .testi-person .tp-role{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted-2); }

  /* =========================================================
     CONTACT
  ========================================================= */
  .contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:0.9fr 1.1fr; gap:clamp(30px,5vw,70px); }
  @media(max-width:900px){ .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .contact-info-card{ padding:36px 32px; height:fit-content; }
  .contact-line{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:14px; margin-bottom:24px; }
  .contact-line:last-child{ margin-bottom:0; }
  .contact-line .ci-icon{ width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:10px; background:rgba(111,161,255,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(111,161,255,0.25); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0; }
  .contact-line .ci-icon svg{ width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--blue-bright); }
  .contact-line .ci-label{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10px; letter-spacing:0.08em; color:var(--muted-2); text-transform:uppercase; margin-bottom:3px; }
  .contact-line .ci-value{ font-size:14.5px; color:var(--text); font-weight:500; }
  .social-row{ display:flex; gap:10px; margin-top:30px; }
  .social-row a{ width:38px; height:38px; border-radius:10px; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; background:var(--glass-bg); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); transition:border-color 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease; }
  .social-row a:hover{ border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.4); transform:translateY(-2px); }
  .social-row a svg{ width:16px; height:16px; stroke:var(--muted); }

  .contact-form{ padding:36px 32px; }
  .form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:16px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  @media(max-width:520px){ .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }
  .field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; margin-bottom:16px; }
  .field label{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px; letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2); }
  .field input, .field textarea{
    background:var(--glass-bg); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius:10px; padding:13px 15px;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px; color:var(--text); outline:none; resize:none;
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{ border-color:rgba(47,111,255,0.5); background:rgba(47,111,255,0.06); }
  .field input::placeholder, .field textarea::placeholder{ color:var(--muted-2); }
  .form-submit{
    width:100%; margin-top:6px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:14.5px; padding:15px 26px; border-radius:11px;
    border:none; cursor:pointer; color:#fff; display:inline-flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:9px;
    background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--blue) 0%, #4C87FF 100%); box-shadow:0 8px 24px -6px rgba(47,111,255,0.55);
    transition:transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
  }
  .form-submit:hover{ transform:translateY(-2px); box-shadow:0 14px 34px -6px rgba(47,111,255,0.7); }
  .form-note{ font-size:11.5px; color:var(--muted-2); margin-top:12px; text-align:center; }

  .about-sign{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); margin-top:-6px; }

  .skill-tags{ display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:9px; }
  .tag-chip{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11.5px; letter-spacing:0.04em;
    color:var(--text); padding:8px 15px; border-radius:100px;
    background:var(--glass-bg); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  }
  .tag-chip:hover{ border-color:rgba(111,161,255,0.45); background:rgba(111,161,255,0.08); }

  .testi-stars{ color:var(--gold); font-size:13px; letter-spacing:3px; margin-bottom:10px; }

  .project-link{
    display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:7px; align-self:flex-start;
    font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:13px;
    color:var(--blue-bright); text-decoration:none;
    border-bottom:1px solid transparent; padding-bottom:2px;
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease, gap 0.3s ease;
  }
  .project-link:hover{ border-bottom-color:var(--blue-bright); gap:11px; }

  .footer-top-link{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted-2); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s ease; }
  .footer-top-link:hover{ color:var(--blue-bright); }

  /* =========================================================
     NAVBAR EDIT MODAL (dark)
  ========================================================= */
  .modal-overlay{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:500;
    background:rgba(4,6,11,0.72); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
    display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; padding:20px;
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1), visibility 0s linear 0.35s;
  }
  .modal-overlay.show{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; transition:opacity 0.35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1); }
  .modal-box{
    width:100%; max-width:420px; max-height:88vh; overflow-y:auto;
    background:#0A1120; border:1px solid rgba(111,161,255,0.22); border-radius:18px;
    padding:26px 24px; box-shadow:0 30px 80px -20px rgba(0,0,0,0.85), 0 0 46px -14px rgba(47,111,255,0.4);
    transform:translateY(14px) scale(0.98);
    transition:transform 0.35s cubic-bezier(.16,1,.3,1);
  }
  .modal-overlay.show .modal-box{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
  .modal-header{ display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; margin-bottom:20px; }
  .modal-header h3{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-size:18px; font-weight:600; color:var(--text); }
  .modal-close{
    width:32px;height:32px;border-radius:50%;cursor:pointer;
    background:rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
    color:var(--muted); font-size:18px; line-height:1;
    transition:background 0.3s ease, color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .modal-close:hover{ background:rgba(111,161,255,0.12); color:#fff; }
  .modal-field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:7px; margin-bottom:15px; }
  .modal-field label{
    font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:10.5px;
    letter-spacing:0.08em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--muted-2);
  }
  .modal-field input[type="text"], .modal-field input[type="file"]{
    background:var(--glass-bg); border:1px solid var(--glass-border); border-radius:9px;
    padding:11px 13px; font-family:'Inter',sans-serif; font-size:14px;
    color:var(--text); outline:none; width:100%;
    transition:border-color 0.3s ease;
  }
  .modal-field input[type="text"]:focus{ border-color:rgba(47,111,255,0.55); }
  .modal-field input[type="file"]{ cursor:pointer; }
  .modal-preview{ margin-top:8px; }
  .modal-preview img{ width:52px; height:52px; border-radius:50%; object-fit:cover; border:1px solid var(--glass-border); }

  /* =========================================================
      FOOTER
   ========================================================= */
   .site-footer{ position:relative; background:var(--void); border-top:1px solid var(--glass-border); padding:44px clamp(24px,5vw,72px); }
  .footer-inner{ max-width:1280px; margin:0 auto; display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; }
  .footer-brand{ font-family:'Space Grotesk',sans-serif; font-weight:600; font-size:13.5px; color:var(--muted); display:flex; align-items:center; gap:9px; }
  .footer-links{ display:flex; gap:22px; }
  .footer-links a{ font-size:12.5px; color:var(--muted-2); text-decoration:none; transition:color 0.3s ease; }
  .footer-links a:hover{ color:var(--blue-bright); }
  .footer-copy{ font-family:'JetBrains Mono',monospace; font-size:11px; color:var(--muted-2); }

  /* icon inside about value titles */
  .val-title .val-ic{ display:inline-flex; margin-right:7px; color:var(--blue-bright); vertical-align:-2px; }
  .val-title .val-ic svg{ width:15px; height:15px; }
  .bg-white .val-title .val-ic{ color:var(--blue-bright); }

  /* years suffix on skill chips */
  .tag-chip .chip-years{ font-style:normal; color:var(--muted-2); }