/* ============================================================
           ROOT VARIABLES
        ============================================================ */
        :root {
            --bg: #030303;
            --surface: #13111c;
            --surface2: #1c1a27;
            --primary: #6366f1;
            /* Indigo */
            --primary-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
            --secondary: #14b8a6;
            /* Pink/Magenta for high contrast */
            --accent: #0ea5e9;
            /* Emerald Green */
            --accent2: #f59e0b;
            /* Sky Blue */
            --text: #f4f4f5;
            --muted: #a1a1aa;
            --muted2: #d4d4d8;
            --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            --glass: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02);
            --glass-border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            --grad-cool: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2), var(--primary));
            --grad-green: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #059669);
            --font-display: 'Outfit', sans-serif;
            --font-body: 'Inter', sans-serif;
            --font-mono: 'JetBrains Mono', monospace;
            --ease: cubic-bezier(0.25, 0.8, 0.25, 1);
        }

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

        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
            overflow-x: hidden;
        }

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

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

        img {
            max-width: 100%;
        }

        ul {
            list-style: none;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SCROLL PROGRESS BAR
        ============================================================ */
        #progress-bar {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            height: 3px;
            width: 0%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--accent), var(--secondary));
            z-index: 9999;
            transition: width 0.1s linear;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CUSTOM CURSOR
        ============================================================ */
        .cursor-dot {
            width: 6px;
            height: 6px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9998;
            transition: transform 0.1s var(--ease);
        }

        .cursor-ring {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            border: 1.5px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.5);
            border-radius: 50%;
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9997;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        .cursor-ring.hovered {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           PRELOADER
        ============================================================ */
        #preloader {
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            background: var(--bg);
            z-index: 99999;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 24px;
            transition: opacity 0.6s ease, visibility 0.6s ease;
        }

        #preloader.hide {
            opacity: 0;
            visibility: hidden;
        }

        .preloader-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 3rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .preloader-logo span {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .preloader-bar-wrap {
            width: 180px;
            height: 2px;
            background: var(--border);
            border-radius: 2px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .preloader-bar {
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--grad);
            border-radius: 2px;
            animation: loadBar 0.5s ease forwards;
        }

        @keyframes loadBar {
            from {
                width: 0
            }

            to {
                width: 100%
            }
        }

        .preloader-text {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           NAVBAR
        ============================================================ */
        header {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            width: 100%;
            z-index: 1000;
            padding: 22px 0;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        header.scrolled {
            padding: 14px 0;
            background: rgba(5, 5, 8, 0.88);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        }

        nav {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: space-between;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 0 6%;
        }

        .logo {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -0.5px;
        }

        .logo span {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .nav-links a {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--muted2);
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
            transition: color 0.25s;
            position: relative;
        }

        .nav-links a::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -3px;
            left: 0;
            width: 0;
            height: 1.5px;
            background: var(--primary);
            transition: width 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

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

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

        .nav-right {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .avail-badge {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 6px 14px;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.2);
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--accent);
            letter-spacing: 0.3px;
        }

        .avail-dot {
            width: 7px;
            height: 7px;
            background: var(--accent);
            border-radius: 50%;
            animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-dot {

            0%,
            100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
            }

            50% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0);
            }
        }

        .btn-resume {
            padding: 8px 18px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca, #3730a3);
            color: white;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.25);
        }

        .btn-resume:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #4338ca);
            box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.4);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        .hamburger {
            display: none;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--text);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           HERO
        ============================================================ */
        #home {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            padding: 120px 6% 80px;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            gap: 48px;
            position: relative;
        }

        /* TOP ROW — name left, avatar right, the pair is centered */
        .hero-top-row {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 72px;
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* BOTTOM — all remaining content centered */
        .hero-bottom {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0;
            width: 100%;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hero-right {
            flex: 0 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
        }


        .hero-greeting {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 7px 16px;
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.08);
            border: 1px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.18);
            border-radius: 30px;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            letter-spacing: 1.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 28px;
        }

        .hero-greeting i {
            font-size: 0.65rem;
        }

        .hero-name {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2.8rem, 5vw, 4.8rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            line-height: 1.05;
            letter-spacing: -2px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hero-name .highlight {
            background: var(--grad);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
        }

        .hero-name .line2 {
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .typing-wrap {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            margin: 20px 0;
            min-height: 30px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 4px;
        }

        .typing-cursor {
            display: inline-block;
            width: 2px;
            height: 1.2em;
            background: var(--accent);
            margin-left: 2px;
            animation: blink 0.9s step-end infinite;
        }

        @keyframes blink {
            50% {
                opacity: 0;
            }
        }

        .hero-desc {
            font-size: 1.05rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            max-width: 520px;
            margin: 20px 0 36px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }

        .hero-desc strong {
            color: var(--text);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .hero-cta {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            margin-bottom: 36px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .btn-main {
            padding: 13px 28px;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #14b8a6, #06b6d4);
            color: #0a0a0a;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            border: none;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.3);
        }

        .btn-main:hover {
            transform: translateY(-2px);
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.45);
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            padding: 13px 28px;
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--text);
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 9px;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .btn-ghost:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: var(--primary);
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.05);
        }

        .hero-socials {
            display: flex;
            gap: 14px;
            justify-content: center;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .hero-socials a {
            width: 42px;
            height: 42px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            background: var(--glass);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-size: 1rem;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .hero-socials a:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: white;
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Hero Avatar */
        .avatar-wrap {
            position: relative;
            width: 340px;
            height: 340px;
        }

        .avatar-ring {
            position: absolute;
            inset: -10px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: conic-gradient(var(--primary), var(--secondary), var(--accent2), var(--primary));
            animation: spin-ring 6s linear infinite;
            padding: 2px;
        }

        @keyframes spin-ring {
            to {
                transform: rotate(360deg);
            }
        }

        .avatar-ring-inner {
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: var(--bg);
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .avatar-circle {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 14px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.2), rgba(20, 184, 166, 0.2));
            border: 2px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            overflow: hidden;
            font-size: 7rem;
            color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .avatar-initials {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 5.5rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: var(--grad);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .hero-stat-floats {
            position: absolute;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
        }

        .float-badge {
            position: absolute;
            padding: 8px 14px;
            background: var(--surface2);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            animation: float-bob 3s ease-in-out infinite;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .float-badge.fb1 {
            top: 10px;
            right: -30px;
            color: var(--accent);
            animation-delay: 0s;
        }

        .float-badge.fb2 {
            bottom: 60px;
            left: -40px;
            color: var(--secondary);
            animation-delay: 1s;
        }

        .float-badge.fb3 {
            bottom: 0px;
            right: 10px;
            color: var(--accent2);
            animation-delay: 1.8s;
        }

        .float-badge i {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        @keyframes float-bob {

            0%,
            100% {
                transform: translateY(0);
            }

            50% {
                transform: translateY(-8px);
            }
        }

        /* Hero Stats Row */
        .hero-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 32px;
            padding: 28px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            margin-top: 0;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .hstat {
            text-align: center;
        }

        .hstat-num {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 2.2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            background: var(--grad);
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            background-clip: text;
            line-height: 1;
        }

        .hstat-label {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-top: 4px;
        }

        .hstat-divider {
            width: 1px;
            background: var(--border);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           MARQUEE
        ============================================================ */
        .marquee-section {
            padding: 40px 0;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
            background: var(--surface);
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .marquee-track {
            display: flex;
            gap: 0;
            width: max-content;
            animation: marquee 30s linear infinite;
        }

        .marquee-track:hover {
            animation-play-state: paused;
        }

        @keyframes marquee {
            to {
                transform: translateX(-50%);
            }
        }

        .marquee-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 0 32px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--muted);
            white-space: nowrap;
            border-right: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

        .marquee-item:hover {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .marquee-item i {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
        }

        .mi-aws {
            color: #f59e0b;
        }

        .mi-docker {
            color: #2496ed;
        }

        .mi-k8s {
            color: #3970e4;
        }

        .mi-terraform {
            color: #844fba;
        }

        .mi-python {
            color: #f7c948;
        }

        .mi-js {
            color: #f0db4f;
        }

        .mi-java {
            color: #f89917;
        }

        .mi-git {
            color: #f05032;
        }

        .mi-linux {
            color: #ffd133;
        }

        .mi-ansible {
            color: #e00;
        }

        .mi-jenkins {
            color: #d33833;
        }

        .mi-mysql {
            color: #00758f;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SECTION SHARED
        ============================================================ */
        section {
            padding: 100px 6%;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .section-header {
            margin-bottom: 64px;
        }

        .section-label {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .section-title {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
            font-weight: 800;
            letter-spacing: -1px;
            line-height: 1.1;
        }

        .section-sub {
            font-size: 1rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            margin-top: 12px;
            max-width: 480px;
        }

        .glass {
            background: var(--glass);
            backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(20px);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            border-radius: 20px;
            transition: all 0.4s var(--ease);
        }

        .glass:hover {
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.14);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 50px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           ABOUT
        ============================================================ */
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1.2fr 1fr;
            gap: 32px;
        }

        .about-card {
            padding: 44px;
        }

        .about-card p {
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-size: 1.02rem;
            line-height: 1.9;
            margin-bottom: 18px;
        }

        .about-card p:last-child {
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .about-card p strong {
            color: var(--text);
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .about-highlights {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 16px;
        }

        .ah-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 16px;
            padding: 18px 20px;
            background: var(--surface);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .ah-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .ah-icon {
            width: 40px;
            height: 40px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ah-icon.purple {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .ah-icon.blue {
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .ah-icon.green {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .ah-icon.amber {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.12);
            color: var(--accent2);
        }

        .ah-text strong {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            margin-bottom: 3px;
        }

        .ah-text span {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SKILLS
        ============================================================ */
        #skills {
            background: transparent;
            max-width: 100%;
            padding: 100px 6%;
        }

        #skills>* {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .skills-wrap {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .skills-categories {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
            gap: 20px;
            margin-bottom: 48px;
        }

        .skill-cat {
            padding: 28px 24px;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .skill-cat-icon {
            width: 52px;
            height: 52px;
            border-radius: 14px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            margin: 0 auto 16px;
        }

        .skill-cat h4 {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .skill-cat p {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .skill-bars {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .skill-bar-item {
            padding: 24px 28px;
        }

        .skill-bar-top {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .skill-bar-name {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            font-weight: 600;
        }

        .skill-bar-name i {
            font-size: 1rem;
        }

        .skill-pct {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .bar-track {
            height: 6px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 6px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .bar-fill {
            height: 100%;
            border-radius: 6px;
            width: 0%;
            transition: width 1.4s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        }

        .bar-purple {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), #818cf8);
        }

        .bar-blue {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent2), #38bdf8);
        }

        .bar-green {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), #34d399);
        }

        .bar-amber {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, #f59e0b, #fbbf24);
        }

        .bar-pink {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--secondary), #94a3b8);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           SERVICES / WHAT I OFFER
        ============================================================ */
        .services-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .service-card {
            padding: 36px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .service-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            right: 0;
            height: 3px;
            background: var(--grad);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.3s;
        }

        .service-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 1;
        }

        .service-number {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .service-icon {
            width: 56px;
            height: 56px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .si-purple {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .si-blue {
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .si-green {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .service-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.15rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .service-card p {
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .service-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .service-tags span {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.7rem;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 4px;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           PROJECTS
        ============================================================ */
        .projects-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .project-card {
            border-radius: 20px;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .project-card.featured {
            grid-column: 1 / -1;
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
        }

        .proj-banner {
            height: 220px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .project-card.featured .proj-banner {
            height: 100%;
        }

        .proj-banner-icon {
            font-size: 5rem;
            opacity: 0.25;
            position: absolute;
        }

        .proj-banner-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
        }

        .pb1 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f43f5e20, #3b82f620), var(--surface);
        }

        .pb2 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #2563eb20, #2dd4bf20), var(--surface);
        }

        .pb3 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f59e0b20, #ef444420), var(--surface);
        }

        .pb4 {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #10b98120, #3b82f620), var(--surface);
        }

        .proj-tags {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 8px;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .proj-tags span {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            padding: 3px 10px;
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
        }

        .t-red {
            background: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.15);
            color: #f87171;
        }

        .t-purple {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.15);
            color: #a78bfa;
        }

        .t-blue {
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.15);
            color: #60a5fa;
        }

        .t-teal {
            background: rgba(45, 212, 191, 0.15);
            color: #2dd4bf;
        }

        .t-amber {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.15);
            color: #fbbf24;
        }

        .t-green {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
            color: #34d399;
        }

        .t-mono {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            color: var(--muted2);
        }

        .proj-banner-num {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
        }

        .proj-body {
            padding: 28px;
        }

        .proj-body h3 {
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .proj-body p {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .proj-metrics {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .pm {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .pm i {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .proj-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .proj-link-btn {
            padding: 8px 16px;
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            color: var(--muted2);
            background: var(--glass);
        }

        .proj-link-btn:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .proj-link-btn.primary-btn {
            background: var(--grad);
            color: white;
            border-color: transparent;
        }

        .proj-link-btn.primary-btn:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--primary-glow);
            transform: translateY(-1px);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CI/CD PIPELINE DIAGRAM
        ============================================================ */
        .pipeline-section {
            background: var(--surface);
            max-width: 100%;
            padding: 100px 6%;
        }

        .pipeline-section>.section-header,
        .pipeline-section>.pipeline-wrap {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .pipeline-wrap {
            padding: 40px;
            border-radius: 20px;
            background: var(--bg);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .pipeline-title {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .pipeline-stages {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 0;
            overflow-x: auto;
            padding-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .ps-stage {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ps-node {
            width: 80px;
            height: 80px;
            border-radius: 18px;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 6px;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            background: var(--surface);
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            position: relative;
        }

        .ps-node:hover {
            transform: scale(1.08);
            box-shadow: 0 0 24px var(--primary-glow);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        .ps-node.active {
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.3);
        }

        .ps-node-label {
            font-size: 0.55rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
        }

        .ps-label {
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--muted2);
            text-align: center;
            max-width: 80px;
        }

        .ps-connector {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            width: 60px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ps-line {
            flex: 1;
            height: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border), var(--primary), var(--border));
            position: relative;
        }

        .ps-arrow {
            width: 0;
            height: 0;
            border-top: 5px solid transparent;
            border-bottom: 5px solid transparent;
            border-left: 7px solid rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.6);
        }

        .n-github {
            color: #f1f5f9;
        }

        .n-jenkins {
            color: #d33833;
        }

        .n-docker {
            color: #2496ed;
        }

        .n-terraform {
            color: #844fba;
        }

        .n-ansible {
            color: #e00;
        }

        .n-k8s {
            color: #3970e4;
        }

        .n-aws {
            color: #f59e0b;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           EXPERIENCE TIMELINE
        ============================================================ */
        .timeline {
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 24px;
            top: 0;
            width: 1px;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), var(--border));
        }

        .tl-item {
            display: flex;
            gap: 32px;
            padding: 0 0 40px 0;
        }

        .tl-left {
            flex-shrink: 0;
            width: 50px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .tl-dot {
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: var(--primary);
            border: 3px solid var(--bg);
            box-shadow: 0 0 12px var(--primary-glow);
            margin-top: 4px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .tl-dot.edu {
            background: var(--secondary);
            box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.4);
        }

        .tl-dot.cert {
            background: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 0 12px rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.4);
        }

        .tl-card {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 28px;
        }

        .tl-date {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .tl-date.edu {
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .tl-date.cert {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .tl-card h3 {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 4px;
        }

        .tl-card h4 {
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-weight: 500;
            margin-bottom: 14px;
        }

        .tl-bullets {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .tl-bullet {
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 10px;
            font-size: 0.87rem;
            color: var(--muted2);
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        .tl-bullet::before {
            content: '▸';
            color: var(--primary);
            flex-shrink: 0;
            margin-top: 1px;
        }

        .tl-badge {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 8px;
            padding: 8px 14px;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.06);
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.15);
            border-radius: 8px;
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--accent);
            font-weight: 600;
            margin-top: 14px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CERTIFICATIONS
        ============================================================ */
        .certs-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            gap: 24px;
            max-width: 800px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .cert-card {
            padding: 32px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: flex-start;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .cert-badge {
            width: 64px;
            height: 64px;
            border-radius: 16px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .cb-snow {
            background: rgba(43, 217, 173, 0.1);
            color: #2bd9ad;
        }

        .cb-aws {
            background: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.1);
            color: var(--accent2);
        }

        .cert-info h3 {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 6px;
        }

        .cert-info p {
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .cert-id {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.68rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-top: 8px;
            opacity: 0.6;
        }

        .cert-date {
            display: inline-block;
            margin-top: 10px;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
            border-radius: 4px;
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           TERMINAL SECTION
        ============================================================ */
        .terminal-section {
            max-width: 100%;
            padding: 80px 6%;
            background: var(--bg);
        }

        .terminal-section>* {
            max-width: 860px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .terminal-wrap {
            border-radius: 16px;
            overflow: hidden;
            box-shadow: 0 0 60px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.6);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .terminal-header {
            background: #1a1a2e;
            padding: 14px 20px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 12px;
            border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
        }

        .t-dots {
            display: flex;
            gap: 8px;
        }

        .t-dot {
            width: 12px;
            height: 12px;
            border-radius: 50%;
        }

        .td-red {
            background: #ff5f57;
        }

        .td-yellow {
            background: #febc2e;
        }

        .td-green {
            background: #28c840;
        }

        .t-title {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-left: 8px;
        }

        .terminal-body {
            background: #0d0d1a;
            padding: 28px 32px;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.88rem;
            line-height: 2;
            min-height: 320px;
        }

        .t-line {
            display: block;
        }

        .t-prompt {
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .t-cmd {
            color: var(--text);
        }

        .t-comment {
            color: #4b5563;
        }

        .t-out-green {
            color: #34d399;
        }

        .t-out-blue {
            color: #60a5fa;
        }

        .t-out-yellow {
            color: #fbbf24;
        }

        .t-out-red {
            color: #f87171;
        }

        .t-out-muted {
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           GITHUB STATS
        ============================================================ */
        .github-section {
            background: var(--surface);
            max-width: 100%;
            padding: 80px 6%;
        }

        .github-section>.section-header,
        .github-section>.github-cards {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }

        .github-cards {
            display: flex;
            gap: 20px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            justify-content: center;
        }

        .github-card-img {
            border-radius: 12px;
            overflow: hidden;
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
        }

        .github-card-img img {
            display: block;
            width: 100%;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           CONTACT
        ============================================================ */
        .contact-wrap {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.4fr;
            gap: 32px;
            max-width: 1000px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .contact-left {
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .contact-left h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.8rem;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 12px;
        }

        .contact-left p {
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 32px;
        }

        .contact-items {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            gap: 20px;
        }

        .ci {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            padding: 14px 18px;
            background: var(--surface);
            border-radius: 12px;
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .ci:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateX(4px);
        }

        .ci-icon {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            border-radius: 10px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .ci-icon.pur {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.12);
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .ci-icon.blu {
            background: rgba(37, 99, 235, 0.12);
            color: var(--secondary);
        }

        .ci-icon.grn {
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.12);
            color: var(--accent);
        }

        .ci-text {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
        }

        .ci-text strong {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-bottom: 2px;
            font-weight: 500;
        }

        .ci-text a,
        .ci-text span {
            color: var(--text);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
        }

        .ci-text a:hover {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .contact-form {
            padding: 40px;
        }

        .contact-form h3 {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 24px;
        }

        .form-row {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 16px;
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .form-group {
            margin-bottom: 16px;
        }

        .form-group label {
            display: block;
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--muted2);
            margin-bottom: 8px;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea,
        .form-group select {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 13px 16px;
            background: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            border: 1px solid var(--border);
            border-radius: 10px;
            color: var(--text);
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus,
        .form-group select:focus {
            outline: none;
            border-color: var(--primary);
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.04);
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px var(--primary-glow);
        }

        .form-group textarea {
            resize: vertical;
            min-height: 110px;
        }

        .form-group input::placeholder,
        .form-group textarea::placeholder {
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        .form-submit {
            width: 100%;
            padding: 14px;
            background: var(--grad);
            color: white;
            border: none;
            border-radius: 10px;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            font-family: var(--font-body);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 10px;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            cursor: pointer;
            margin-top: 8px;
        }

        .form-submit:hover {
            box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--primary-glow);
            transform: translateY(-2px);
        }

        .form-note {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            text-align: center;
            margin-top: 12px;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           FOOTER
        ============================================================ */
        footer {
    background: rgba(3, 3, 3, 0.6);
    backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
    border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            background: var(--bg);
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding: 60px 6% 30px;
        }

        .footer-top {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
        }

        .footer-logo {
            font-family: var(--font-display);
            font-size: 2rem;
            font-weight: 800;
        }

        .footer-logo span {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .footer-tagline {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            margin-top: 6px;
        }

        .footer-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 24px;
        }

        .footer-links a {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--muted);
            transition: color 0.3s;
        }

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

        .footer-social {
            display: flex;
            gap: 12px;
        }

        .footer-social a {
            width: 38px;
            height: 38px;
            border-radius: 9px;
            background: var(--glass);
            border: 1px solid var(--glass-border);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: var(--muted2);
            font-size: 0.9rem;
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
        }

        .footer-social a:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            color: white;
        }

        .footer-bottom {
            border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
            padding-top: 24px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }

        .footer-bottom p {
            font-size: 0.82rem;
            color: var(--muted);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           BACK TO TOP
        ============================================================ */
        #back-top {
            position: fixed;
            bottom: 32px;
            right: 32px;
            width: 44px;
            height: 44px;
            background: var(--grad);
            border-radius: 12px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            color: white;
            font-size: 1rem;
            cursor: pointer;
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(16px);
            transition: all 0.3s var(--ease);
            z-index: 500;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--primary-glow);
        }

        #back-top.show {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        #back-top:hover {
            transform: translateY(-3px) scale(1.05);
        }

        /* ============================================================
           REVEAL ANIMATIONS
        ============================================================ */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(36px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        }

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

        .reveal-left {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(-36px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        }

        .reveal-left.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .reveal-right {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateX(36px);
            transition: all 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
        }

        .reveal-right.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateX(0);
        }

        .delay-1 {
            transition-delay: 0.1s;
        }

        .delay-2 {
            transition-delay: 0.2s;
        }

        .delay-3 {
            transition-delay: 0.3s;
        }

        .delay-4 {
            transition-delay: 0.4s;
        }

        .delay-5 {
            transition-delay: 0.5s;
        }

        /* ============================================================
           RESPONSIVE
        ============================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            #home {
                flex-direction: column;
                padding-top: 140px;
                text-align: center;
                gap: 60px;
            }

            .hero-right {
                display: none;
            }

            .hero-cta {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .hero-socials {
                justify-content: center;
            }

            .hero-stats {
                justify-content: center;
            }

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

            .skills-categories {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
            }

            .skill-bars {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

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

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

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

            .contact-wrap {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

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

            .footer-top {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 24px;
                text-align: center;
            }

            .footer-bottom {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 12px;
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            section {
                padding: 80px 5%;
            }

            .nav-links {
                position: fixed;
                top: 0;
                right: -100%;
                width: 75%;
                height: 100vh;
                background: transparent;
                flex-direction: column;
                justify-content: center;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 28px;
                border-left: 1px solid var(--border);
                transition: right 0.4s var(--ease);
                z-index: 999;
            }

            .nav-links.open {
                right: 0;
            }

            .hamburger {
                display: block;
                z-index: 1000;
            }

            .nav-right .avail-badge,
            .nav-right .btn-resume {
                display: none;
            }

            .hero-name {
                font-size: 2.6rem;
            }

            .hero-stats {
                flex-wrap: wrap;
                gap: 16px;
            }

            .pipeline-stages {
                gap: 0;
            }

            .ps-connector {
                width: 30px;
            }

            .form-row {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }
    
        /* ============================================================
           DYNAMIC SECTION THEMES
        ============================================================ */
        #about {
            --primary: #f59e0b;
            --secondary: #ef4444;
            --primary-glow: rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        #about::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(245, 158, 11, 0.04), transparent 50%);
        }
        #skills {
            --primary: #10b981;
            --secondary: #0ea5e9;
            --primary-glow: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        #skills::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.04), transparent 50%);
        }
        #projects {
            --primary: #8b5cf6;
            --secondary: #ec4899;
            --primary-glow: rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        #projects::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 80% 50%, rgba(139, 92, 246, 0.04), transparent 50%);
        }
        #experience {
            --primary: #3b82f6;
            --secondary: #14b8a6;
            --primary-glow: rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        #experience::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(59, 130, 246, 0.04), transparent 50%);
        }
        #contact {
            --primary: #f43f5e;
            --secondary: #f97316;
            --primary-glow: rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
        }
        #contact::before {
            content: ""; position: absolute; inset: 0; pointer-events: none;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 50% 100%, rgba(244, 63, 94, 0.06), transparent 60%);
        }
        #home {
            --primary: #6366f1;
            --secondary: #0ea5e9;
            --primary-glow: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.25);
            --grad: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            position: relative;
        }


        /* ============================================================
           TOP 1% INDUSTRY STANDARD REFINEMENTS
        ============================================================ */
        /* Typography Polish */
        h1, h2, h3, h4, h5, h6, .logo, .hero-name, .section-title {
            letter-spacing: -0.03em;
        }
        
        /* Premium Card Styling (Glassmorphism + Depth) */
        .project-card, .exp-card, .skill-cat, .contact-card {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.015) !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05) !important;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05), 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.4) !important;
            border-radius: 16px !important;
            transition: transform 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), box-shadow 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), border-color 0.4s ease !important;
        }
        
        .project-card:hover, .exp-card:hover, .skill-cat:hover, .contact-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-4px) !important;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1), 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.5) !important;
        }

        /* Button Refinements — colors defined per-button above */
        .btn-main, .btn-resume {
            border-radius: 8px !important;
            letter-spacing: 0.01em;
            text-transform: none;
            font-weight: 700;
        }

        .btn-main {
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.15), 0 4px 14px rgba(20,184,166,0.3) !important;
        }

        .btn-resume {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4338ca, #3730a3) !important;
            color: white !important;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.25) !important;
        }

        .btn-resume:hover {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #4f46e5, #4338ca) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 6px 18px rgba(67, 56, 202, 0.4) !important;
        }

        .btn-ghost {
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important;
            box-shadow: inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.02) !important;
        }
        
        .btn-ghost:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15) !important;
        }

        /* Section Whitespace & Breathing Room */
        section {
            padding: 120px 6% !important; /* Generous vertical whitespace */
        }
        
        /* Subtle Text Muting for Hierarchy */
        p, .hero-desc, .about-text {
            color: #a1a1aa !important;
            line-height: 1.75 !important;
            font-size: 1.05rem !important;
        }
        
        /* High-end Badges */
        .float-badge, .avail-badge, .hero-greeting {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.03) !important;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.06) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 12px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.2);
            backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
        }


        /* ============================================================
           PREMIUM BACKGROUND (DOT GRID & AMBIENT GLOW)
        ============================================================ */
        /* Fixed Dot Grid */
        body::after {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: -2;
            background-image: radial-gradient(rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
            background-size: 24px 24px;
            pointer-events: none;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }

        /* Ambient Glow Animations */
        @keyframes ambientGlow {
            0% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
            33% { transform: translate(3vw, 3vh) scale(1.05); }
            66% { transform: translate(-3vw, 1vh) scale(0.95); }
            100% { transform: translate(0, 0) scale(1); }
        }

        .ambient-glow-1, .ambient-glow-2 {
            position: fixed;
            border-radius: 50%;
            filter: blur(120px);
            opacity: 0.15;
            z-index: -3;
            pointer-events: none;
            animation: ambientGlow 15s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
        }

        .ambient-glow-1 {
            top: -10vh;
            left: -10vw;
            width: 50vw;
            height: 50vh;
            background: var(--primary);
        }

        .ambient-glow-2 {
            bottom: -10vh;
            right: -10vw;
            width: 60vw;
            height: 60vh;
            background: var(--secondary);
            animation-delay: -7s;
            animation-duration: 22s;
        }


        /* ============================================================
           FINAL POLISH & MICRO-INTERACTIONS (TOP 1%)
        ============================================================ */
        /* Custom Selection Highlight */
        ::selection {
            background: rgba(99, 102, 241, 0.4);
            color: white;
        }
        
        /* Sleek Custom Scrollbar */
        ::-webkit-scrollbar {
            width: 8px;
            background: #030303;
        }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.15);
            border-radius: 10px;
        }
        ::-webkit-scrollbar-thumb:hover {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.3);
        }

        /* Tactile Button Clicks */
        .btn-main:active, .btn-ghost:active, .proj-link-btn:active, .btn-resume:active {
            transform: scale(0.96) !important;
            transition: transform 0.1s;
        }

        /* Advanced Blend Mode for Custom Cursor */
        .cursor-dot {
            mix-blend-mode: difference;
            background: white !important;
            width: 8px !important;
            height: 8px !important;
        }
        .cursor-ring {
            mix-blend-mode: difference;
            border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8) !important;
            background: transparent !important;
        }
        .cursor-ring.hovered {
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1) !important;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%) scale(1.5) !important;
            border-color: transparent !important;
        }


        /* ============================================================
           UNIVERSAL CINEMATIC NOISE & SCROLL UPGRADES
        ============================================================ */
        body::before {
            content: "";
            position: fixed;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100vw; height: 100vh;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
            opacity: 0.04;
            background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 200 200' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.85' numOctaves='3' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            mix-blend-mode: overlay;
        }

        /* Upgraded Reveal Animations */
        .reveal {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(40px) scale(0.98);
            transition: opacity 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1), transform 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
            will-change: transform, opacity;
        }
        .reveal.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0) scale(1);
        }

        /* ================================================================
           PARTICLE CANVAS — Hero
        ================================================================ */
        #hero-particles {
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 0;
            border-radius: 0;
        }

        #home > *:not(#hero-particles) {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           SPOTLIGHT CURSOR GLOW
        ================================================================ */
        #cursor-spotlight {
            position: fixed;
            width: 500px;
            height: 500px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.08) 0%, transparent 70%);
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translate(-50%, -50%);
            z-index: 0;
            transition: left 0.12s ease, top 0.12s ease;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           OPEN TO WORK BADGE — Hero
        ================================================================ */
        .hero-avail {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 8px 20px;
            background: rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.07);
            border: 1px solid rgba(16, 185, 129, 0.22);
            border-radius: 50px;
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.78rem;
            color: #34d399;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            margin-bottom: 0;
        }

        .avail-pulse {
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            background: #34d399;
            border-radius: 50%;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            animation: pulse-green 2s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse-green {
            0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(52, 211, 153, 0.5); }
            50%       { box-shadow: 0 0 0 6px rgba(52, 211, 153, 0); }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           ENHANCED GLASSMORPHISM CARDS — Neon Border Glow on Hover
        ================================================================ */
        .glass {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.018) !important;
            backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(140%);
            -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(24px) saturate(140%);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.07) !important;
            box-shadow:
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
                0 8px 32px rgba(0,0,0,0.45);
        }

        .glass:hover {
            border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.25) !important;
            box-shadow:
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(99,102,241,0.12),
                0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
                0 0 80px rgba(99,102,241,0.04) !important;
        }

        /* Project cards get colored glow on hover */
        .project-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(139,92,246,0.3) !important;
            box-shadow:
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(139,92,246,0.15),
                0 16px 60px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
                0 0 100px rgba(139,92,246,0.06) !important;
        }

        /* Cert cards */
        .cert-card:hover {
            border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.25) !important;
            box-shadow:
                inset 0 1px 0 rgba(255,255,255,0.08),
                0 0 0 1px rgba(245,158,11,0.12),
                0 12px 48px rgba(0,0,0,0.5),
                0 0 80px rgba(245,158,11,0.04) !important;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           IMPROVED MOBILE NAV — Blur Backdrop
        ================================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .nav-links {
                background: rgba(3, 3, 8, 0.92) !important;
                backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
                -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(28px) !important;
                box-shadow: -4px 0 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.6);
            }

            .nav-links a {
                font-size: 1.05rem !important;
                letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            }

            .hero-top-row {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 36px;
            }

            .hero-name {
                font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 12vw, 3.6rem) !important;
            }

            .hero-avail {
                font-size: 0.72rem;
            }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           IMPROVED HERO LAYOUT — better vertical spacing
        ================================================================ */
        #home {
            gap: 32px !important;
            padding-bottom: 60px !important;
        }

        .hero-bottom {
            gap: 28px !important;
        }

        .hero-stats {
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06) !important;
            padding-top: 24px !important;
            margin-top: 0 !important;
            gap: 40px !important;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           SECTION TITLE GRADIENT UNDERLINE ACCENT
        ================================================================ */
        .section-label {
            position: relative;
            display: inline-block;
        }

        .section-label::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            bottom: -4px;
            width: 100%;
            height: 1px;
            background: var(--grad);
            opacity: 0.4;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           SKILL BAR GLOW
        ================================================================ */
        .bar-fill {
            position: relative;
        }

        .bar-fill::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            right: 0;
            top: 50%;
            transform: translateY(-50%);
            width: 8px;
            height: 8px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            background: inherit;
            box-shadow: 0 0 8px currentColor;
            opacity: 0.9;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           TIMELINE — Pulse Dot Animation
        ================================================================ */
        .tl-dot {
            position: relative;
        }

        .tl-dot::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: -4px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            border: 1px solid var(--primary);
            opacity: 0;
            animation: tl-pulse 2.5s ease infinite;
        }

        .tl-dot.edu::after { border-color: var(--secondary); }

        @keyframes tl-pulse {
            0%   { opacity: 0.6; transform: scale(1); }
            100% { opacity: 0;   transform: scale(2.2); }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           CONTACT FORM — Focus Glow Enhancement
        ================================================================ */
        .form-group.focused label {
            color: var(--primary);
        }

        .form-group input,
        .form-group textarea {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.02) !important;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08) !important;
            transition: all 0.3s ease !important;
        }

        .form-group input:focus,
        .form-group textarea:focus {
            background: rgba(99,102,241,0.04) !important;
            border-color: var(--primary) !important;
            box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(99,102,241,0.15), 0 0 20px rgba(99,102,241,0.08) !important;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           FOOTER — Premium Gradient Top Border
        ================================================================ */
        footer {
            border-top: 0 !important;
            position: relative;
        }

        footer::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 6%;
            right: 6%;
            height: 1px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), var(--secondary), transparent);
            opacity: 0.35;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           PIPELINE STAGES — Animated Flow Line
        ================================================================ */
        .ps-line {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .ps-line::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
            animation: flow-line 2s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes flow-line {
            0%   { left: -100%; }
            100% { left: 100%;  }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           PROJECT CARD — "View" overlay on hover
        ================================================================ */
        .project-card {
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* ================================================================
           BACK TO TOP — Pulsing Glow
        ================================================================ */
        #back-top.show {
            animation: back-top-glow 3s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes back-top-glow {
            0%, 100% { box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(99,102,241,0.4); }
            50%       { box-shadow: 0 4px 28px rgba(99,102,241,0.7); }
        }

        /* Preloader logo — clean, not flashy */
        /* (shimmer removed — looked like a loading advertisement) */

        /* ================================================================
           IMPROVED @1024px RESPONSIVE — hero-top-row
        ================================================================ */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .hero-top-row {
                flex-direction: column;
                align-items: center;
                gap: 36px;
            }

            .hero-name {
                text-align: center;
            }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           MISC POLISH
        ================================================================ */

        /* Smoother nav link underline */
        .nav-links a::after {
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary)) !important;
        }

        /* Subtle glow on avatar ring */
        .avatar-ring {
            filter: drop-shadow(0 0 16px rgba(99,102,241,0.35));
        }

        /* Timeline line gradient animation */
        .timeline::before {
            background: linear-gradient(
                to bottom,
                var(--primary) 0%,
                var(--secondary) 50%,
                transparent 100%
            ) !important;
        }

        /* Skill bar track improved */
        .bar-track {
            background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04) !important;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
        }

        /* Project card featured banner taller */
        @media (min-width: 1025px) {
            .project-card.featured .proj-banner {
                min-height: 300px;
            }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           CURRENTLY BUILDING STRIP
        ================================================================ */
        .currently-strip {
            background: rgba(99,102,241,0.04);
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
            border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1);
            padding: 14px 6%;
        }

        .currently-inner {
            max-width: 1280px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 14px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            font-size: 0.82rem;
        }

        .currently-label {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 7px;
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .currently-sep {
            color: var(--border);
            flex-shrink: 0;
        }

        .currently-text {
            color: var(--muted);
            flex: 1;
            min-width: 0;
            overflow: hidden;
            text-overflow: ellipsis;
            white-space: nowrap;
        }

        .currently-link {
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.72rem;
            color: var(--primary);
            border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.2);
            border-radius: 6px;
            padding: 4px 10px;
            white-space: nowrap;
            transition: all 0.2s ease;
            flex-shrink: 0;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
        }

        .currently-link:hover {
            background: rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
            border-color: var(--primary);
        }

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .currently-text { display: none; }
        }

        /* ================================================================
           SCROLL INDICATOR
        ================================================================ */
        .scroll-indicator {
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 6px;
            margin-top: 8px;
            color: var(--muted);
            font-family: var(--font-mono);
            font-size: 0.65rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            opacity: 0.5;
            animation: scroll-fade 3s ease infinite;
        }

        .scroll-line {
            width: 1px;
            height: 36px;
            background: linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--primary), transparent);
            animation: scroll-drop 1.6s ease infinite;
        }

        @keyframes scroll-drop {
            0%   { transform: scaleY(0); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
            50%  { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: top; opacity: 1; }
            100% { transform: scaleY(1); transform-origin: bottom; opacity: 0; }
        }

        @keyframes scroll-fade {
            0%, 100% { opacity: 0.35; }
            50%       { opacity: 0.65; }
        }