/* ==========================================================================
   IRFAN ALI — PORTFOLIO STYLESHEET
   Design language: "Live Pipeline" — the page itself reads like an
   automation workflow (Irfan's actual domain): a signal line runs through
   every section and nodes light up as you move through it.
   ========================================================================== */

/* ---------- 1. TOKENS ---------- */
:root{
  /* color — hero-matched navy / neon palette */
  --bg:        #040608;
  --bg-soft:   #05080c;
  --surface:   #0a111a;
  --surface-2: #0e1620;
  --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-strong: rgba(255,255,255,0.14);

  --copper:    #F2AA67;
  --copper-light: #FFC17F;
  --copper-dim: rgba(242,170,103,0.16);

  --teal:      #63E4D5;
  --teal-dim:  rgba(99,228,213,0.14);

  --blue:      #4a9eff;
  --blue-dim:  rgba(74,158,255,0.13);

  --text-1:    #F5F5F5;
  --text-2:    #b0bcc8;
  --text-3:    #6b7580;

  --danger:    #e2664b;

  /* type */
  --font-display: 'Newsreader', serif;
  --font-body: 'IBM Plex Sans', -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --font-mono: 'IBM Plex Mono', monospace;

  /* layout */
  --container: 1180px;
  --gutter: clamp(20px, 5vw, 64px);
  --section-pad: clamp(40px, 5.5vw, 64px);
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;

  --ease: cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1);
  --speed-fast: .25s;
  --speed: .45s;
}

/* ---------- 2. RESET ---------- */
*,*::before,*::after{ box-sizing:border-box; }
html{
  scroll-behavior:smooth;
  background:#040608;
}
body{
  margin:0;
  background:var(--bg);
  color:var(--text-1);
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:16px;
  line-height:1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
  overflow-x:hidden;
  min-height:100%;
}
main{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  background:transparent;
}
img,svg{ display:block; max-width:100%; }
a{ color:inherit; text-decoration:none; }
ul{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; }
button{ font:inherit; cursor:pointer; background:none; border:none; color:inherit; }
h1,h2,h3,h4,p{ margin:0; }
::selection{ background:var(--copper); color:#0a0f0d; }

/* visible keyboard focus everywhere */
a:focus-visible,button:focus-visible,input:focus-visible,textarea:focus-visible,
.skill-pill:focus-visible,.tab-btn:focus-visible{
  outline:2px solid var(--teal);
  outline-offset:3px;
  border-radius:4px;
}

/* subtle film-grain / noise so the dark bg never looks flat */
body::before{
  content:"";
  position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.05; mix-blend-mode:overlay;
  background-image:url("data:image/svg+xml;utf8,<svg xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg' width='160' height='160'><filter id='n'><feTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='2' stitchTiles='stitch'/></filter><rect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23n)'/></svg>");
}

.container{ max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto; padding:0 var(--gutter); position:relative; }

/* scroll-reveal — CSS keyframe animations on enter (one-way, no reverse) */
html:not(.motion-ready) [data-scroll-scene]:not([data-scroll-scene="hero"]) [data-scroll-item]{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
}
[data-scroll-scene]:not([data-scroll-scene="hero"]) [data-scroll-item]{
  opacity:0;
}
[data-scroll-scene]:not([data-scroll-scene="hero"]) [data-scroll-item].is-visible{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
  filter:none;
  clip-path:none;
  animation-duration:0.72s;
  animation-timing-function:cubic-bezier(.22,.9,.32,1);
  animation-fill-mode:both;
  animation-delay:calc(var(--reveal-delay, 0) * 1s);
}
[data-scroll-effect="fade-up"].is-visible{ animation-name:smFadeUp; }
[data-scroll-effect="fade-down"].is-visible{ animation-name:smFadeDown; }
[data-scroll-effect="slide-in-left"].is-visible{ animation-name:smSlideLeft; }
[data-scroll-effect="slide-in-right"].is-visible{ animation-name:smSlideRight; }
[data-scroll-effect="zoom-in"].is-visible{ animation-name:smZoomIn; }
[data-scroll-effect="pop"].is-visible{ animation-name:smPop; animation-timing-function:cubic-bezier(.34,1.45,.64,1); }
[data-scroll-effect="flip-up"].is-visible{ animation-name:smFlipUp; }
[data-scroll-effect="stagger-rise"].is-visible{ animation-name:smStaggerRise; }
[data-scroll-effect="bounce"].is-visible{ animation-name:smBounce; animation-timing-function:cubic-bezier(.34,1.3,.64,1); }
[data-scroll-effect="glow-in"].is-visible{ animation-name:smGlowIn; }
[data-scroll-effect="reveal-up"].is-visible{ animation-name:smRevealUp; }
[data-scroll-effect="reveal-left"].is-visible{ animation-name:smRevealLeft; }

@keyframes smFadeUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 36px, 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smFadeDown{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, -32px, 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smSlideLeft{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(-56px, 0, 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smSlideRight{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(56px, 0, 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smZoomIn{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:scale(0.88); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smPop{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:scale(0.82); }
  70%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.03); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smFlipUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 28px, 0) scale(0.94); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smStaggerRise{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 24px, 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smBounce{
  0%{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 32px, 0); }
  65%{ opacity:1; transform:translate3d(0, -6px, 0); }
  100%{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
}
@keyframes smGlowIn{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 20px, 0); filter:brightness(1.35); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; filter:none; }
}
@keyframes smRevealUp{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(0, 16px, 0); clip-path:inset(100% 0 0 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:none; clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0); }
}
@keyframes smRevealLeft{
  from{ opacity:0; clip-path:inset(0 100% 0 0); }
  to{ opacity:1; clip-path:inset(0 0 0 0); }
}

[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]{
  opacity:1;
  transform:none;
  animation:heroFadeIn 0.6s var(--ease) forwards;
}
@keyframes heroFadeIn{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:translateY(20px); }
  to{ opacity:1; transform:translateY(0); }
}
[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]:nth-child(1){ animation-delay:0.1s; }
[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]:nth-child(2){ animation-delay:0.2s; }
[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]:nth-child(3){ animation-delay:0.3s; }
[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]:nth-child(4){ animation-delay:0.4s; }
[data-scroll-scene="hero"] [data-scroll-item]:nth-child(5){ animation-delay:0.5s; }

/* ---------- 3. TYPE SCALE ---------- */
.eyebrow{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.72rem;
  letter-spacing:.18em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:var(--copper);
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  text-shadow:0 0 16px rgba(226,145,75,0.5);
}
.eyebrow::before{
  content:""; width:7px; height:7px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--copper);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px var(--copper-dim), 0 0 12px rgba(226,145,75,0.6);
}
.section-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display);
  font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(2rem, 4vw, 3rem);
  line-height:1.1;
  letter-spacing:-.01em;
  margin-top:14px;
  color:var(--text-1);
}
.section-title em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--copper-light); font-weight:500; }
.section-lede{
  font-size:1.05rem;
  color:var(--text-2);
  max-width:560px;
  margin-top:16px;
}
.section-head{ margin-bottom:32px; }

/* ---------- 4. SCROLL PROGRESS + PIPELINE SPINE ---------- */
#scroll-progress{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; height:2px; width:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper),var(--teal),var(--blue));
  box-shadow:0 0 8px rgba(74,158,255,0.5);
  z-index:999; transition:width .1s linear;
}

.pipeline-spine{
  position:absolute; top:0; bottom:0; left:28px;
  width:2px; background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, var(--border-strong) 4%, var(--border-strong) 96%, transparent);
  z-index:1;
}
.pipeline-spine::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; top:0; width:100%; height:140px;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--teal), transparent);
  filter:blur(1px);
  animation:flowDown 5s linear infinite;
  opacity:.8;
}
@keyframes flowDown{ 0%{ transform:translateY(-140px); } 100%{ transform:translateY(110vh); } }

.pipe-node{
  position:relative; z-index:2;
  width:13px; height:13px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  border:2px solid var(--border-strong);
  margin-left:22px;
  transition:border-color var(--speed) var(--ease), background var(--speed) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.pipe-node.is-active{
  border-color:var(--copper);
  background:var(--copper);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px var(--copper-dim), 0 0 18px var(--copper);
}
@media (max-width: 920px){
  .pipeline-spine, .pipe-node{ display:none; }
}

/* ---------- 5. NAVBAR ---------- */
.navbar{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0; z-index:200;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  padding:18px var(--gutter);
  background:rgba(10,15,13,0);
  border-bottom:1px solid transparent;
  transition:background var(--speed) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed) var(--ease), padding var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.navbar.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(10,15,13,.82);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border-bottom-color:var(--border);
  padding:12px var(--gutter);
}
.brand{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:10px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:1rem; letter-spacing:.02em; }
.brand-mark{
  width:34px; height:34px; border-radius:10px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg,var(--copper-light),var(--copper));
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -10px rgba(226,145,75,.9);
}
.brand-mark::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0;
  background:linear-gradient(120deg, transparent 25%, rgba(255,255,255,.22) 50%, transparent 75%);
  transform:translateX(-120%);
  transition:transform .7s var(--ease);
}
.brand:hover .brand-mark::after{ transform:translateX(120%); }
.bm-line{
  width:12px; height:2px; border-radius:2px; background:#0a0f0d;
  position:absolute; left:9px; top:11px;
}
.bm-line.short{ width:8px; top:18px; }
.bm-dot{
  width:5px; height:5px; border-radius:50%;
  background:#0a0f0d; position:absolute; right:9px; bottom:10px;
}
.brand strong{ color:var(--text-1); }
.brand span{ color:var(--text-3); }

.nav-links{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:34px; }
.nav-link{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--text-2); position:relative; padding:6px 2px;
  transition:color var(--speed-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-link::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; left:0; bottom:0; height:1px; width:0%;
  background:var(--copper); transition:width var(--speed-fast) var(--ease);
}
.nav-link:hover, .nav-link.is-active{ color:var(--text-1); }
.nav-link.is-active::after, .nav-link:hover::after{ width:100%; }

.nav-cta{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong); color:var(--text-1);
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), background var(--speed-fast);
}
.nav-cta:hover{ border-color:var(--copper); background:var(--copper-dim); }

.nav-toggle{ display:none; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; padding:6px; z-index:210; }
.nav-toggle span{ width:24px; height:2px; background:var(--text-1); transition:transform var(--speed-fast), opacity var(--speed-fast); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(1){ transform:translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(2){ opacity:0; }
.nav-toggle.is-open span:nth-child(3){ transform:translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

@media (max-width: 860px){
  .nav-backdrop{
    position:fixed; inset:0; z-index:199;
    background:rgba(4,6,8,.75);
    backdrop-filter:blur(4px);
    opacity:0; visibility:hidden;
    transition:opacity var(--speed) var(--ease), visibility var(--speed) var(--ease);
  }
  .nav-backdrop.is-open{
    opacity:1; visibility:visible;
  }
  body.nav-open{ overflow:hidden; }
  .nav-links{
    position:fixed; inset:0 0 0 auto; width:min(320px, 86vw); height:100dvh;
    background:rgba(5,9,15,.98); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
    flex-direction:column; justify-content:flex-start; align-items:stretch;
    gap:0; padding:calc(88px + env(safe-area-inset-top)) 24px 32px;
    transform:translateX(100%); transition:transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
    border-left:1px solid var(--border);
    overflow-y:auto;
    z-index:201;
  }
  .nav-links.is-open{ transform:translateX(0); }
  .nav-link{
    font-size:1rem;
    padding:14px 0;
    border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.06);
  }
  .nav-link::after{ display:none; }
  .nav-toggle{ display:flex; }
  .nav-cta{
    margin-top:20px;
    width:100%;
    justify-content:center;
    border-radius:14px;
  }
  .brand-copy small{ font-size:.62rem; }
}

/* ---------- 6. BUTTONS ---------- */
.btn{
  display:inline-flex; align-items:center; gap:10px;
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.84rem; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:14px 26px; border-radius:40px;
  transition:transform var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), background var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed-fast) var(--ease);
  white-space:nowrap;
}
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,var(--copper-light),var(--copper));
  color:#1a0f04; font-weight:600; border:1px solid transparent;
  box-shadow:0 4px 16px -6px rgba(226,145,75,0.4);
}
.btn-primary:hover{
  box-shadow:0 10px 32px -8px rgba(226,145,75,.65), 0 0 20px rgba(226,145,75,0.25);
  transform:translateY(-2px);
}
.btn-ghost{
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong); color:var(--text-1);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
}
.btn-ghost:hover{
  border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.5); color:var(--teal); transform:translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px -8px rgba(0,0,0,.6), 0 0 14px rgba(111,227,196,0.12);
}
.btn-sm{ padding:10px 18px; font-size:.76rem; }
.btn[disabled]{ opacity:.55; cursor:not-allowed; transform:none !important; }

/* ---------- 7. HERO ---------- */
.hero{
  position:relative; min-height:100vh;
  display:flex; align-items:center;
  padding:140px var(--gutter) 64px;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-grid{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; opacity:.5;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, var(--border) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:64px 64px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 60% at 60% 30%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-inner{
  position:relative; z-index:2; display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:1.1fr .9fr; gap:48px; align-items:center;
  width:100%; max-width:var(--container); margin:0 auto;
}
.hero-text .eyebrow{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.hero-name{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-weight:600;
  font-size:clamp(2.6rem, 6vw, 4.4rem); line-height:1.04; letter-spacing:-.01em;
  color:var(--text-1);
}
.hero-name em{ font-style:italic; color:var(--copper-light); }
.hero-role{
  margin-top:18px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:clamp(1rem,2vw,1.25rem);
  color:var(--teal); min-height:1.6em; display:flex; align-items:center;
}
.hero-role .cursor-blink{ display:inline-block; width:2px; height:1.1em; background:var(--teal); margin-left:6px; animation:blink 1s step-end infinite; }
@keyframes blink{ 50%{ opacity:0; } }
.hero-summary{ margin-top:22px; font-size:1.08rem; color:var(--text-2); max-width:540px; }
.hero-actions{ margin-top:34px; display:flex; gap:16px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta{ margin-top:40px; display:flex; gap:28px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.hero-meta a{ display:flex; align-items:center; gap:8px; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-2); transition:color var(--speed-fast); }
.hero-meta a:hover{ color:var(--copper-light); }
.hero-meta i{ color:var(--copper); width:16px; text-align:center; }

/* ─── 7b. HERO CONSTELLATION ──────────────────────────────────── */
.hero-visual{
  position:relative; display:flex; justify-content:center; align-items:center;
  perspective:1200px;
}
.stack-orbit{
  position:relative; width:100%; max-width:580px; height:580px;
  transform-style:preserve-3d; transition:transform .2s var(--ease);
}

/* canvas — fills entire orbit, drawn by JS */
.cs-canvas{
  position:absolute; inset:0; width:100% !important; height:100% !important;
  z-index:1; pointer-events:none;
}

/* hub — CSS 3D rings + text centred on canvas sphere */
.cs-hub{
  position:absolute; left:50%; top:46%; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  width:122px; height:122px; z-index:4;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
.cs-ring{
  position:absolute; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(111,227,196,0.32);
}
.cs-ring.r1{ inset:-14px; animation:csRing1 13s linear infinite; }
.cs-ring.r2{ inset:-26px; animation:csRing2 19s linear infinite; border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.26); }
.cs-ring.r3{ inset:-40px; animation:csRing3 27s linear infinite; border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.18); }
@keyframes csRing1{ from{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(0deg);   } to{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(360deg);  } }
@keyframes csRing2{ from{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(60deg);  } to{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(420deg);  } }
@keyframes csRing3{ from{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(120deg); } to{ transform:rotateX(70deg) rotateZ(-240deg); } }

/* orb content (sits on top of canvas-drawn sphere) */
.cs-orb-text{
  position:absolute; inset:0; border-radius:50%;
  display:flex; flex-direction:column; align-items:center; justify-content:center; gap:3px;
  z-index:2;
}
.cs-orb-text i{
  font-size:1.28rem; color:#fff; margin-bottom:2px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 9px rgba(255,255,255,0.88));
}
.cs-orb-name{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.6rem; letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:rgba(255,255,255,0.94); font-weight:600;
}
.cs-orb-sub{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.5rem; letter-spacing:.06em;
  color:rgba(200,230,255,0.72);
}

/* layer labels */
.cs-labels{
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:2; pointer-events:none;
}
.cs-label{
  position:absolute; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.58rem; letter-spacing:.13em;
  text-transform:uppercase; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  border:1px solid var(--border); background:rgba(10,15,13,.75); backdrop-filter:blur(6px);
}
.lb-product{ top:3%; left:50%; transform:translateX(-50%); color:var(--copper-light); border-color:var(--copper-dim); }
.lb-backend{ top:44%; right:0%; color:var(--teal); border-color:var(--teal-dim); }
.lb-ai{ bottom:5%; left:6%; color:#a8c4ff; border-color:rgba(168,196,255,0.28); }

/* cards layer */
.cs-cards{ position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:5; }
.cs-anchor{
  position:absolute; left:var(--nx); top:var(--ny);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  animation:csAnchorFloat 4.6s ease-in-out infinite var(--fd,0s);
}
@keyframes csAnchorFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%    { transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(-6px); }
}

.cs-card{
  display:flex; align-items:flex-start; gap:10px;
  padding:11px 13px 11px 11px; border-radius:13px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.88);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.9);
  min-width:158px;
  opacity:0;
  animation:csCardReveal .7s var(--ease) forwards var(--fd,0s);
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
  white-space:nowrap;
  cursor:default;
}
.cs-card.layer-product{ border-color:rgba(242,177,121,0.3); }
.cs-card.layer-backend{ border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.3); }
.cs-card.layer-ai     { border-color:rgba(168,196,255,0.3); }
.cs-card.layer-product:hover{ border-color:rgba(242,177,121,0.6); box-shadow:0 20px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 20px rgba(242,177,121,0.18); }
.cs-card.layer-backend:hover{ border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.6); box-shadow:0 20px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 20px rgba(111,227,196,0.18); }
.cs-card.layer-ai:hover     { border-color:rgba(168,196,255,0.6); box-shadow:0 20px 48px -16px rgba(0,0,0,.9),0 0 20px rgba(168,196,255,0.18); }

@keyframes csCardReveal{
  from{ opacity:0; transform:scale(0.86) translateY(10px); }
  to  { opacity:1; transform:scale(1)    translateY(0); }
}

.cs-icon{
  width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:9px; flex-shrink:0;
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1rem;
}
.cs-icon.layer-product{ background:rgba(242,177,121,0.14); color:var(--copper-light); border:1px solid rgba(242,177,121,0.24); }
.cs-icon.layer-backend{ background:rgba(111,227,196,0.14); color:var(--teal);         border:1px solid rgba(111,227,196,0.24); }
.cs-icon.layer-ai     { background:rgba(168,196,255,0.14); color:#a8c4ff;              border:1px solid rgba(168,196,255,0.24); }

.cs-card-body{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:5px; }
.cs-card-title{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.74rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-1); line-height:1.2; margin:0;
}
.cs-bullets{ margin:0; padding:0; list-style:none; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:2px; }
.cs-bullets li{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.6rem; color:var(--text-3);
  padding-left:11px; position:relative; line-height:1.4;
}
.cs-bullets li::before{ content:"•"; position:absolute; left:1px; color:var(--teal); }
.cs-card.layer-product .cs-bullets li::before{ color:var(--copper-light); }
.cs-card.layer-ai      .cs-bullets li::before{ color:#a8c4ff; }

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual{ order:-1; }
  .stack-orbit{ max-width:100%; height:440px; }
  .cs-card{ min-width:130px; padding:9px 11px 9px 9px; }
  .cs-card-title{ font-size:.68rem; }
  .cs-bullets li{ font-size:.55rem; }
  .cs-icon{ width:30px; height:30px; font-size:.88rem; }
  .cs-label{ font-size:.52rem; padding:3px 8px; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .stack-orbit{ height:360px; }
  .cs-card{ min-width:108px; }
  .cs-bullets{ display:none; }
  .cs-card-title{ font-size:.64rem; }
}

/* ---------- 8. MARQUEE STRIP ---------- */
.marquee-strip{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border-bottom:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  background:rgba(5,9,15,0.92);
  backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  padding:16px 0; overflow:hidden; position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.marquee-strip::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,6,8,1) 0%, transparent 8%, transparent 92%, rgba(4,6,8,1) 100%);
  z-index:1;
}
.marquee-track{ display:flex; gap:48px; white-space:nowrap; animation:marquee 30s linear infinite; position:relative; }
.marquee-track span{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-3); letter-spacing:.05em; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; }
.marquee-track span i{ color:var(--copper); filter:drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(226,145,75,0.5)); }
@keyframes marquee{ from{ transform:translateX(0); } to{ transform:translateX(-50%); } }

/* ---------- 9. SECTION SHELL ---------- */
.section{
  padding-top:var(--section-pad);
  padding-bottom:0;
  position:relative;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.section:last-child{ padding-bottom:var(--section-pad); }
@media (min-width:921px){
  .has-spine .section-content{ padding-left:64px; }
}

/* pipeline sections — hero-matched ambient layers (see section 23 for full theme) */
#pipeline-wrap .section > .container{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:100%;
  max-width:var(--container);
  box-sizing:border-box;
}

/* ---------- 10. ABOUT ---------- */
.about-layout{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:32px; }

.about-intro{
  color:var(--text-2); font-size:1.06rem; max-width:720px;
  line-height:1.85;
}

.facts-strip{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:12px;
}
.fact-chip{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:16px 18px; position:relative; overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), transform var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.fact-chip::before{
  content:""; position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper),var(--teal)); opacity:.7;
}
.fact-chip:hover{
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.45); transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 14px 32px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 14px rgba(226,145,75,0.1);
}
.fact-label{
  display:block; font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.66rem;
  letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--copper); margin-bottom:6px;
}
.fact-value{
  display:block; font-size:.84rem; color:var(--text-1); line-height:1.45;
}
.fact-value small{ font-size:.76rem; color:var(--text-3); }

.about-expertise-block{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:20px; }
.about-block-head{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.about-block-label{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.14em;
  text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal);
  text-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(111,227,196,0.45);
}
.about-block-desc{
  font-size:.96rem; color:var(--text-2); max-width:560px; line-height:1.65;
}

.expertise-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr); gap:20px;
  align-items:stretch;
}
.expertise-card{
  position:relative; display:flex; flex-direction:column;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:26px 24px 22px; overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), transform var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(1):hover{
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.52); transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 52px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 22px rgba(226,145,75,0.12);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(2):hover{
  border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.52); transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 52px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 22px rgba(111,227,196,0.12);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(3):hover{
  border-color:rgba(74,158,255,0.52); transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 24px 52px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 22px rgba(74,158,255,0.12);
}
.expertise-card-accent{
  position:absolute; top:0; left:0; right:0; height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper),transparent); opacity:.85;
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(2) .expertise-card-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--teal),transparent);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(3) .expertise-card-accent{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--blue),transparent);
}
.expertise-head{
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:space-between;
  margin-bottom:16px;
}
.expertise-icon{
  width:44px; height:44px; border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(226,145,75,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(226,145,75,0.22);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.05rem; color:var(--copper-light);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(2) .expertise-icon{
  background:rgba(111,227,196,0.12); border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.22); color:var(--teal);
}
.expertise-card:nth-child(3) .expertise-icon{
  background:rgba(74,158,255,0.12); border-color:rgba(74,158,255,0.22); color:var(--blue);
}
.expertise-index{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.08em;
  color:var(--text-3);
}
.expertise-title{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.15rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--text-1); line-height:1.3;
}
.expertise-desc{
  font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-top:12px;
  line-height:1.65; flex:1;
}
.expertise-tags{
  display:flex; flex-wrap:wrap; gap:7px; margin-top:18px; padding-top:16px;
  border-top:1px dashed var(--border);
}
.expertise-tags span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; padding:5px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); color:var(--text-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
}

.about-stats-block{
  padding-top:4px; border-top:1px solid var(--border);
}
.stat-grid{
  display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr); gap:16px;
  padding-top:28px;
}
.stat-card{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:22px 20px; text-align:left;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), transform var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.stat-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.5); transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 16px rgba(226,145,75,0.12);
}
.stat-num{
  font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.2rem; font-weight:600;
  color:var(--copper-light); line-height:1;
  text-shadow:0 0 20px rgba(242,177,121,0.5);
}
.stat-label{ font-size:.82rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-top:8px; line-height:1.45; }

@media (max-width:1020px){
  .facts-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .expertise-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
  .expertise-card:last-child{ grid-column:1 / -1; }
}
@media (max-width:720px){
  .about-layout{ gap:28px; }
  .facts-strip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .expertise-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .expertise-card:last-child{ grid-column:auto; }
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); }
}
@media (max-width:480px){
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 11. SKILLS ---------- */
.skill-tabs{ display:flex; gap:10px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:32px; }
.tab-btn{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.03em;
  padding:10px 18px; border-radius:30px;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(8px);
  color:var(--text-2); transition:all var(--speed-fast) var(--ease);
}
.tab-btn:hover{ color:var(--text-1); border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.45); background:rgba(111,227,196,0.06); }
.tab-btn.is-active{
  background:var(--copper); border-color:var(--copper); color:#1a0f04; font-weight:600;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(226,145,75,0.4);
}
.skill-blurb{ color:var(--text-2); font-size:.94rem; margin-bottom:24px; max-width:520px; }
.skill-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(172px,1fr)); gap:14px; }
.skill-pill{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:12px; padding:14px 16px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  transition:transform var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), border-color var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.skill-pill:hover{
  transform:translateY(-3px);
  border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.45);
  box-shadow:0 12px 28px -12px rgba(0,0,0,.85), 0 0 14px rgba(111,227,196,0.1);
}
.skill-pill .icon-wrap{
  width:32px; height:32px; border-radius:9px;
  background:rgba(111,227,196,0.1); border:1px solid rgba(111,227,196,0.2);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  flex-shrink:0; font-size:1rem; color:var(--teal);
}
.skill-pill .icon-wrap i[class*="devicon-"]{
  font-size:1.15rem;
  line-height:1;
}
.skill-pill .icon-wrap.letter{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-weight:700; font-size:.8rem; color:var(--copper-light); background:rgba(226,145,75,0.1); border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.2); }
.skill-pill span.name{ font-size:.86rem; color:var(--text-1); }

/* ---------- 12. EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ---------- */
.timeline{ position:relative; }
.timeline-track{ position:relative; }
.timeline-line{
  position:absolute; left:5px; top:8px; bottom:8px; width:2px;
  background:var(--border); border-radius:2px; overflow:hidden;
}
.timeline-line-fill{
  width:100%; height:0%;
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom,var(--copper),var(--teal));
  box-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(111,227,196,0.4);
  will-change:height;
}
.tl-item{
  position:relative; padding:0 0 44px 36px;
}
.tl-item:last-child{ padding-bottom:0; }
.tl-dot{
  position:absolute; left:-6px; top:4px; width:11px; height:11px; border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--bg); border:2px solid var(--border-strong);
}
.tl-item.is-current .tl-dot{
  background:var(--copper); border-color:var(--copper);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 5px var(--copper-dim), 0 0 14px rgba(226,145,75,0.5);
}
.tl-date{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; color:var(--copper); letter-spacing:.03em; }
.tl-card{
  margin-top:10px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  border-left:2px solid var(--copper-dim);
  border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  padding:24px 26px;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), border-left-color var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.tl-card:hover{
  border-color:var(--border-strong);
  border-left-color:var(--copper);
  box-shadow:0 18px 42px -18px rgba(0,0,0,.88), 0 0 18px rgba(226,145,75,0.1);
}
.tl-role{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.3rem; font-weight:600; color:var(--text-1); }
.tl-company{ font-size:.9rem; color:var(--teal); margin-top:2px; text-shadow:0 0 14px rgba(111,227,196,0.35); }
.tl-loc{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-3); }
.tl-points{ margin-top:14px; display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:9px; }
.tl-points li{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-2); padding-left:18px; position:relative; }
.tl-points li::before{
  content:"•"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--teal);
}
.tl-stack{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:16px; }
.tl-stack span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.7rem; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); color:var(--text-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), color var(--speed-fast);
}
.tl-stack span:hover{ border-color:var(--teal-dim); color:var(--teal); }

/* ---------- 13. PROJECTS ---------- */
.project-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:26px; }
.project-card{
  position:relative; border-radius:var(--radius-lg); border:1px solid var(--border);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  padding:30px; cursor:pointer; overflow:hidden;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), box-shadow var(--speed-fast) var(--ease), transform var(--speed-fast) var(--ease);
}
.project-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.52); transform:translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow:0 28px 56px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.9), 0 0 28px rgba(226,145,75,0.15);
}
.project-card::after{
  content:""; position:absolute; inset:0; opacity:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(300px circle at var(--mx,50%) var(--my,50%), rgba(111,227,196,.09), transparent 70%);
  transition:opacity var(--speed-fast);
}
.project-card:hover::after{ opacity:1; }
.proj-top{ display:flex; align-items:flex-start; justify-content:space-between; gap:16px; }
.proj-glyph{
  width:50px; height:50px; border-radius:13px; flex-shrink:0;
  background:rgba(226,145,75,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(226,145,75,0.22);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--copper-light);
}
.proj-glyph--logo{
  padding:0;
  background:transparent;
  border:none;
  box-shadow:0 8px 22px -10px rgba(102,126,234,0.55);
}
.proj-glyph--logo img{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  display:block;
  border-radius:13px;
}
.proj-tag{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; letter-spacing:.04em;
  color:var(--teal); border:1px solid rgba(111,227,196,0.28);
  padding:5px 11px; border-radius:20px; white-space:nowrap;
  background:rgba(111,227,196,0.06);
}
.proj-title{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:1.5rem; font-weight:600; margin-top:18px; color:var(--text-1); }
.proj-summary{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--text-3); margin-top:3px; }
.proj-desc{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-2); margin-top:14px; line-height:1.65; }
.proj-stack{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-top:20px; }
.proj-stack span{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.68rem; padding:4px 10px; border-radius:20px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); color:var(--text-2); border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), color var(--speed-fast);
}
.proj-stack span:hover{ border-color:var(--copper-dim); color:var(--copper-light); }
.proj-actions{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:24px; }
.proj-actions a, .proj-actions button{
  font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.76rem; display:flex; align-items:center; gap:7px;
  color:var(--text-2); transition:color var(--speed-fast);
}
.proj-actions a:hover, .proj-actions button:hover{ color:var(--copper-light); }

@media (max-width:860px){ .project-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* project modal */
.modal-overlay{
  position:fixed; inset:0; background:rgba(5,8,7,.82); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; z-index:500; padding:24px;
  opacity:0; visibility:hidden; transition:opacity var(--speed) var(--ease);
}
.modal-overlay.is-open{ opacity:1; visibility:visible; }
.modal-box{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.92); backdrop-filter:blur(20px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  max-width:560px; width:100%; padding:36px; max-height:84vh; overflow-y:auto;
  transform:translateY(18px) scale(.98); transition:transform var(--speed) var(--ease);
  box-shadow:0 40px 80px -30px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 40px rgba(226,145,75,0.08);
}
.modal-overlay.is-open .modal-box{ transform:translateY(0) scale(1); }
.modal-close{ position:absolute; top:18px; right:18px; font-size:1.3rem; color:var(--text-2); width:36px; height:36px; border-radius:50%; display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; }
.modal-close:hover{ background:rgba(226,145,75,0.1); color:var(--copper-light); }
.modal-box .tl-points li::before{ color:var(--copper); }

/* ---------- 14. CERTIFICATIONS ---------- */
.cert-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:20px; }
.cert-card{
  display:flex; gap:18px; align-items:flex-start; padding:24px; border-radius:var(--radius-md);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border);
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), transform var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.cert-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(74,158,255,0.48); transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 16px 36px -14px rgba(0,0,0,.88), 0 0 16px rgba(74,158,255,0.1);
}
.cert-icon{
  width:46px; height:46px; border-radius:12px;
  background:rgba(74,158,255,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(74,158,255,0.22);
  color:var(--blue); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  font-size:1.2rem; flex-shrink:0;
}
.cert-title{ font-weight:600; color:var(--text-1); font-size:1rem; }
.cert-issuer{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--text-3); margin-top:4px; }
@media (max-width:760px){ .cert-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; } }

/* ---------- 15. CONTACT ---------- */
.contact-grid{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:.8fr 1.2fr; gap:50px; }
.contact-info-card{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg); padding:32px;
  box-shadow:0 20px 50px -20px rgba(0,0,0,.8);
}
.contact-info-card .info-row{
  display:flex; align-items:center; gap:14px; padding:16px 0;
  border-bottom:1px solid var(--border);
}
.contact-info-card .info-row:last-of-type{ border-bottom:none; }
.info-row .icon-wrap{
  width:40px; height:40px; border-radius:10px;
  background:rgba(226,145,75,0.12); border:1px solid rgba(226,145,75,0.22);
  color:var(--copper-light); display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; flex-shrink:0;
}
.info-row a, .info-row span.txt{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-1); word-break:break-word; }
.info-row a:hover{ color:var(--copper-light); }
.social-row{ display:flex; gap:12px; margin-top:24px; }
.social-row a{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center;
  transition:all var(--speed-fast);
}
.social-row a:hover{
  border-color:var(--copper); color:var(--copper-light); transform:translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(226,145,75,0.4);
}

.contact-form{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:18px; }
.form-honey{ position:absolute; left:-9999px; width:1px; height:1px; opacity:0; pointer-events:none; }
.form-row{ display:grid; grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:18px; }
.field{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; }
.field label{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; letter-spacing:.05em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--text-3); }
.field input, .field textarea{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58); backdrop-filter:blur(10px);
  border:1px solid var(--border-strong); border-radius:var(--radius-sm);
  padding:14px 16px; color:var(--text-1); font-family:var(--font-body); font-size:.94rem;
  transition:border-color var(--speed-fast), box-shadow var(--speed-fast);
}
.field input:focus, .field textarea:focus{
  outline:none; border-color:rgba(111,227,196,0.5);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 3px rgba(111,227,196,0.08);
}
.field textarea{ resize:vertical; min-height:130px; }
.form-status{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.82rem; min-height:20px; }
.form-status.ok{ color:var(--teal); }
.form-status.err{ color:var(--danger); }
@media (max-width:860px){
  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 16. FOOTER ---------- */
.site-footer{
  border-top:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.06); padding:36px 0;
  background:rgba(4,6,8,0.98); position:relative; z-index:2;
}
.footer-inner{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:18px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.footer-inner p{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-3); }
.back-to-top{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:50%; border:1px solid var(--border-strong);
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58);
  display:flex; align-items:center; justify-content:center; transition:all var(--speed-fast);
}
.back-to-top:hover{
  border-color:var(--copper); color:var(--copper-light); transform:translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow:0 8px 20px -8px rgba(226,145,75,0.4);
}

/* ---------- 17. CURSOR GLOW (desktop only) ---------- */
.cursor-glow{
  position:fixed; top:0; left:0; width:480px; height:480px; border-radius:50%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,158,255,.05) 0%, rgba(226,145,75,.04) 40%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events:none; z-index:5; transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  transition:opacity .3s; opacity:0;
}
@media (hover:none){ .cursor-glow{ display:none; } }

/* ---------- 18. (scroll-reveal rules now live near the top of the file — see section 2) ---------- */

/* ---------- 18b. REFERENCE HERO + GLOBAL NEON THEME OVERRIDES ---------- */
.navbar{
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(3,7,12,0.78), rgba(3,7,12,0));
}
.navbar.is-scrolled{
  background:rgba(5,9,15,.84);
  border-bottom-color:rgba(74,158,255,0.12);
}
.brand{ gap:12px; }
.brand-mark{
  width:42px; height:42px; border-radius:13px;
  background:linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(16,19,25,0.96), rgba(7,10,17,0.96));
  border:1px solid rgba(226,145,75,0.42);
  box-shadow:0 0 22px rgba(226,145,75,0.18), inset 0 0 18px rgba(226,145,75,0.08);
}
.brand-mark::before{ content:none; display:none; }
.brand-logo{
  width:22px;
  height:22px;
  color:var(--copper-light);
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 8px rgba(226,145,75,0.55));
}
.brand-mark .bm-line,
.brand-mark .bm-dot{ display:none; }
.brand-copy{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; line-height:1.05; }
.brand-copy strong{ color:var(--text-1); font-size:.98rem; }
.brand-copy small{
  margin-top:4px;
  color:rgba(170,182,175,.72);
  font-size:.64rem;
  letter-spacing:.01em;
}
.nav-link{ color:rgba(170,182,175,.78); }
.nav-link::after{
  height:2px;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--copper),var(--copper-light));
  box-shadow:0 0 10px rgba(226,145,75,0.6);
}
.nav-cta{
  background:rgba(226,145,75,0.11);
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,0.34);
  box-shadow:0 8px 24px -14px rgba(226,145,75,0.7);
}
.nav-cta:hover{
  background:rgba(226,145,75,0.18);
  box-shadow:0 10px 28px -12px rgba(226,145,75,0.9);
}

.hero{
  min-height:100vh;
  padding:clamp(86px, 10vh, 106px) clamp(28px, 3.8vw, 54px) clamp(28px, 4vh, 42px);
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 45%, rgba(74,158,255,0.16), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 57% 38%, rgba(111,227,196,0.1), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 74% 72%, rgba(226,145,75,0.12), transparent 34%),
    linear-gradient(115deg, #05070d 0%, #061016 42%, #03060b 100%);
}
.hero::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,227,196,0.38) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,158,255,0.28) 0 1px, transparent 1.7px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,145,75,0.26) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size:120px 120px, 180px 180px, 240px 240px;
  background-position:12px 24px, 70px 20px, 30px 110px;
  opacity:.32;
}
.hero::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute; inset:0; z-index:0; pointer-events:none;
  background:radial-gradient(ellipse 72% 54% at 63% 49%, transparent 0 42%, rgba(3,6,11,0.55) 76%, rgba(3,6,11,0.95) 100%);
}
.hero-grid{
  opacity:.22;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,158,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,158,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 70% 55% at 65% 45%, black, transparent);
}
.hero-inner{
  grid-template-columns:minmax(390px,.78fr) minmax(520px,1.22fr);
  gap:clamp(12px, 1.6vw, 22px);
  max-width:1320px;
}
.hero-text .eyebrow{
  margin-bottom:20px;
  color:rgba(242,177,121,.82);
}
.hero-intro{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:clamp(2.15rem, 4.8vw, 3.7rem);
  font-weight:600;
  line-height:1.06;
  letter-spacing:-.04em;
  color:rgba(255,255,255,.96);
}
.hero-intro em{
  font-style:normal;
  color:var(--copper-light);
  text-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(226,145,75,.42);
}
.hero-name{
  margin-top:8px;
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:clamp(2.35rem, 4.65vw, 4.2rem);
  font-weight:700;
  line-height:1.05;
  letter-spacing:-.055em;
  max-width:540px;
}
.hero-name span{
  display:block;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, #ffffff 0%, var(--copper-light) 44%, #b28cff 76%, #6fe3c4 100%);
  -webkit-background-clip:text;
  background-clip:text;
  color:transparent;
}
.hero-role{ display:none; }
.hero-summary{
  max-width:520px;
  margin-top:20px;
  color:rgba(220,232,240,.72);
  font-size:1rem;
  line-height:1.75;
}
.hero-actions{ margin-top:28px; }
.btn-primary{
  background:linear-gradient(135deg,#f7a34c,#e7832d);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.14);
  border-radius:14px;
  color:#fff;
}
.btn-ghost{ border-radius:14px; }
.hero-meta{
  margin-top:34px;
  gap:14px;
}
.hero-meta a{
  position:relative;
  width:42px; height:42px;
  border-radius:14px;
  justify-content:center;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.hero-meta a span{
  position:absolute;
  transform:translateY(34px);
  opacity:.72;
  font-size:.58rem;
}
.hero-meta i{
  color:rgba(230,236,255,.9);
  font-size:.98rem;
}
.hero-meta a:hover{
  border-color:rgba(226,145,75,.48);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(226,145,75,.16);
}

.hero-visual{
  min-height:0;
  height:min(620px, 58vw, calc(100vh - 96px));
  justify-content:flex-end;
  margin-right:clamp(-30px, -2vw, -12px);
}
.stack-orbit{
  width:min(760px, 60vw, calc(100vh - 72px));
  height:min(635px, 60vw, calc(100vh - 72px));
  max-width:760px;
  min-width:500px;
  min-height:500px;
  transform-origin:center;
}
.cs-labels{ display:none; }
.cs-hub{
  top:48%;
  width:clamp(118px, 11.8vw, 138px);
  height:clamp(118px, 11.8vw, 138px);
}
.cs-orb-text{
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 50% 38%, rgba(242,177,121,.28), rgba(226,145,75,.13) 44%, rgba(4,8,14,.86) 72%);
  border:1px solid rgba(226,145,75,.35);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 24px rgba(226,145,75,.33),
    0 0 60px rgba(74,158,255,.18),
    inset 0 0 28px rgba(226,145,75,.14);
}
.cs-orb-text i{
  color:var(--copper-light);
  font-size:1.82rem;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 14px rgba(226,145,75,.9));
}
.cs-orb-name{
  margin-top:4px;
  font-size:.64rem;
  color:#fff;
}
.cs-orb-sub{
  margin-top:1px;
  font-size:.55rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(255,221,185,.78);
}
.cs-card{
  align-items:center;
  gap:10px;
  min-width:0;
  padding:10px 13px;
  border-radius:13px;
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58);
  border-color:rgba(120,190,255,.16);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 42px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.95),
    inset 0 0 16px rgba(255,255,255,.02);
}
.cs-card:hover{
  border-color:rgba(74,158,255,.45);
  box-shadow:0 20px 48px -22px rgba(0,0,0,.95), 0 0 24px rgba(74,158,255,.16);
}
.cs-icon{
  width:33px;
  height:33px;
  border-radius:10px;
  font-size:1.08rem;
}
.cs-icon.node-react{ color:#61dafb; background:rgba(97,218,251,.12); border-color:rgba(97,218,251,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-next{ color:#f4f7ff; background:rgba(255,255,255,.08); border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.18); }
.cs-icon.node-node{ color:#79c95b; background:rgba(121,201,91,.12); border-color:rgba(121,201,91,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-fastapi{ color:#27e6d3; background:rgba(39,230,211,.12); border-color:rgba(39,230,211,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-mongodb{ color:#56d364; background:rgba(86,211,100,.12); border-color:rgba(86,211,100,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-postgres{ color:#8db9ff; background:rgba(141,185,255,.12); border-color:rgba(141,185,255,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-langchain{ color:#8ef7df; background:rgba(142,247,223,.12); border-color:rgba(142,247,223,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-tailwind{ color:#38bdf8; background:rgba(56,189,248,.12); border-color:rgba(56,189,248,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-typescript{ color:#55a5ff; background:rgba(85,165,255,.12); border-color:rgba(85,165,255,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-openai{ color:#73f0c6; background:rgba(115,240,198,.12); border-color:rgba(115,240,198,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-python{ color:#ffd35a; background:rgba(255,211,90,.12); border-color:rgba(255,211,90,.25); }
.cs-icon.node-flutter{ color:#52c7ff; background:rgba(82,199,255,.12); border-color:rgba(82,199,255,.25); }
.cs-card-title{
  font-family:var(--font-body);
  font-size:.82rem;
  font-weight:600;
  letter-spacing:0;
}
.cs-bullets:empty{ display:none; }
.cs-ring.r1{ border-color:rgba(74,158,255,.34); }
.cs-ring.r2{ border-color:rgba(226,145,75,.34); }
.cs-ring.r3{ border-color:rgba(111,227,196,.2); }

/* Exact reference-style hero model: clean concentric rings, not canvas sphere */
.cs-canvas,
.cs-labels,
.cs-hub{ display:none !important; }
.cs-clean-stage{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
.cs-aura{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:49%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cs-aura-blue{
  width:62%;
  height:62%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,158,255,.24), rgba(111,227,196,.08) 42%, transparent 72%);
  filter:blur(18px);
}
.cs-aura-copper{
  width:30%;
  height:30%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,177,121,.5), rgba(226,145,75,.12) 52%, transparent 75%);
  filter:blur(10px);
}
.cs-orbit-field{
  position:absolute;
  inset:7% 3% 7% 3%;
  transform-style:preserve-3d;
}
.model-ring,
.model-path{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.model-ring{
  border:1px solid rgba(80,190,255,.12);
  box-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(74,158,255,.08);
}
.ring-1{ width:34%; height:34%; border-color:rgba(226,145,75,.22); }
.ring-2{ width:48%; height:48%; border-color:rgba(74,158,255,.2); }
.ring-3{ width:66%; height:66%; border-color:rgba(111,227,196,.18); }
.ring-4{
  width:86%;
  height:50%;
  top:70%;
  border-color:rgba(111,227,196,.24);
  box-shadow:0 0 28px rgba(111,227,196,.08);
}
.model-path{
  width:58%;
  height:24%;
  border:1px solid rgba(111,227,196,.18);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(111,227,196,.08);
  animation:modelPathSpin 16s linear infinite;
}
.path-a{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(18deg); }
.path-b{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(-24deg); animation-duration:19s; border-color:rgba(74,158,255,.2); }
.path-c{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) rotate(58deg); animation-duration:23s; border-color:rgba(226,145,75,.16); }
@keyframes modelPathSpin{
  to{ rotate:360deg; }
}
.orbit-dot{
  position:absolute;
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  background:var(--teal);
  box-shadow:0 0 14px currentColor;
}
.dot-1{ left:50%; top:20%; color:#6fe3c4; }
.dot-2{ left:69%; top:30%; color:#f2b179; }
.dot-3{ left:79%; top:50%; color:#6fe3c4; }
.dot-4{ left:38%; top:71%; color:#f2b179; }
.dot-5{ left:24%; top:49%; color:#6fe3c4; }
.cs-core{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:clamp(112px, 11vw, 138px);
  height:clamp(112px, 11vw, 138px);
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  border-radius:50%;
  display:flex;
  flex-direction:column;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  gap:3px;
  text-align:center;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 44% 32%, rgba(255,221,170,.95), rgba(226,145,75,.78) 28%, rgba(25,35,46,.96) 63%, rgba(5,9,16,.98) 100%);
  border:1px solid rgba(242,177,121,.34);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 34px rgba(226,145,75,.38),
    0 0 72px rgba(74,158,255,.18),
    inset 0 0 28px rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  z-index:4;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.cs-core::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:10%;
  border-radius:50%;
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, rgba(3,6,12,.42));
}
.cs-core i,
.cs-core-title,
.cs-core-sub{ position:relative; z-index:1; }
.cs-core i{
  color:var(--copper-light);
  font-size:1.72rem;
  margin-bottom:5px;
  filter:drop-shadow(0 0 12px rgba(242,177,121,.9));
}
.cs-core-title{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.66rem;
  font-weight:700;
  letter-spacing:.16em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:#fff;
}
.cs-core-sub{
  font-family:var(--font-mono);
  font-size:.55rem;
  letter-spacing:.12em;
  text-transform:uppercase;
  color:rgba(235,236,255,.78);
}
.cs-cards{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:6;
}
.cs-anchor{
  animation:csChipFloat 4.4s ease-in-out infinite var(--fd,0s);
}
@keyframes csChipFloat{
  0%,100%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(0); }
  50%{ transform:translate(-50%,-50%) translateY(-5px); }
}
.cs-card{
  min-width:118px;
  height:48px;
  padding:8px 11px;
  background:rgba(8,14,24,.78);
  border:1px solid rgba(102,190,255,.18);
  box-shadow:
    0 18px 40px -24px rgba(0,0,0,.9),
    inset 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,.025);
}
.cs-card-title{
  font-size:.78rem;
  color:rgba(245,248,255,.94);
}
.cs-icon{
  width:31px;
  height:31px;
}

.section{
  background:transparent;
}
.section-title em,
.stat-num{ color:var(--copper-light); }
.fact-chip,
.expertise-card,
.stat-card,
.skill-pill,
.tl-card,
.project-card,
.cert-card,
.contact-info-card,
.field input,
.field textarea{
  background:rgba(10,17,26,0.58);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  box-shadow:inset 0 0 18px rgba(255,255,255,0.015), 0 18px 42px -28px rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(12px);
}
.skill-pill .icon-wrap,
.proj-glyph,
.cert-icon,
.info-row .icon-wrap{
  border-radius:11px;
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-visual{ order:0; min-height:500px; }
  .stack-orbit{ height:500px; }
}
@media (max-height:760px) and (min-width:981px){
  .hero{ padding-top:80px; padding-bottom:22px; }
  .hero-inner{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(380px,.78fr) minmax(520px,1.22fr);
  }
  .hero-intro{ font-size:clamp(2rem, 3.9vw, 3.28rem); }
  .hero-name{ font-size:clamp(2.28rem, 4.25vw, 3.65rem); }
  .hero-summary{ margin-top:16px; line-height:1.62; }
  .hero-actions{ margin-top:22px; }
  .hero-meta{ margin-top:28px; }
  .hero-visual,
  .stack-orbit{
    width:min(735px, 58vw, calc(100vh - 52px));
    height:min(610px, 58vw, calc(100vh - 52px));
    min-width:500px;
    min-height:500px;
  }
  .cs-card{ padding:9px 12px; }
  .cs-card-title{ font-size:.78rem; }
  .cs-icon{ width:31px; height:31px; font-size:1rem; }
}
@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero{ padding-top:110px; }
  .hero-intro{ font-size:2.15rem; }
  .hero-name{ font-size:2.35rem; }
  .stack-orbit{ height:430px; }
  .cs-card{ padding:8px 9px; }
  .cs-card-title{ font-size:.68rem; }
  .cs-icon{ width:28px; height:28px; font-size:.9rem; }
}

/* ---------- 18c. FINAL HERO SPEC OVERRIDES ---------- */
body{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 38%, rgba(74,158,255,0.1), transparent 34%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 28% 62%, rgba(226,145,75,0.08), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 18%, rgba(99,228,213,0.05), transparent 40%),
    linear-gradient(180deg, #040608 0%, #05080c 45%, #030508 100%);
}
body::before{
  opacity:.28;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,227,196,0.32) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,158,255,0.22) 0 1px, transparent 1.7px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,145,75,0.2) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size:120px 120px, 180px 180px, 240px 240px;
  background-position:12px 24px, 70px 20px, 30px 110px;
  mix-blend-mode:normal;
}
.hero{
  min-height:100vh;
  display:grid;
  align-items:center;
  padding:70px 6vw;
  overflow:hidden;
}
.hero-inner{
  width:100%;
  max-width:none;
  display:grid;
  grid-template-columns:45% 55%;
  align-items:center;
  gap:0;
}
.hero-text{
  max-width:620px;
  z-index:5;
}
.hero-intro{
  font-size:clamp(42px, 4.6vw, 68px);
}
.hero-name{
  max-width:620px;
  font-size:clamp(58px, 6vw, 90px);
  line-height:1;
  font-weight:800;
}
.hero-summary{
  width:95%;
  max-width:620px;
  margin-top:28px;
  color:var(--text-2);
  font-size:clamp(17px, 1.35vw, 22px);
  line-height:1.75;
}
.hero-actions{
  display:flex;
  gap:18px;
  margin-top:40px;
}
.hero-visual{
  width:100%;
  height:min(760px, calc(100vh - 90px));
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:center;
  margin-right:0;
}
.stack-orbit{
  width:min(760px, 55vw, calc(100vh - 90px));
  height:min(760px, 55vw, calc(100vh - 90px));
  max-width:760px;
  max-height:760px;
  min-width:620px;
  min-height:620px;
  position:relative;
  margin:auto;
}
.cs-clean-stage{
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
}
.cs-orbit-field{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
}
.ring-1{
  width:310px;
  height:310px;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.ring-2{
  width:470px;
  height:470px;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.ring-3{
  width:620px;
  height:620px;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
}
.ring-4{
  width:640px;
  height:390px;
  top:67%;
  border-color:rgba(99,228,213,.20);
}
.model-path{
  width:540px;
  height:185px;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  animation:modelPathSpin 42s linear infinite;
}
.path-b{ animation-duration:56s; }
.path-c{ animation-duration:64s; }
.cs-connectors{
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:1;
  pointer-events:none;
}
.cs-connector{
  position:absolute;
  left:50%;
  top:50%;
  width:var(--len);
  height:1px;
  transform-origin:left center;
  transform:rotate(var(--angle));
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(99,228,213,.16), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
  opacity:.78;
  animation:connectorGlow 5.8s ease-in-out infinite var(--fd);
}
.cs-connector.layer-product{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(74,158,255,.18), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}
.cs-connector.layer-backend{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(99,228,213,.18), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}
.cs-connector.layer-ai{
  background:linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(255,255,255,.02), rgba(242,170,103,.2), rgba(255,255,255,.02));
}
.cs-connector::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  left:55%;
  top:50%;
  width:5px;
  height:5px;
  border-radius:50%;
  transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:var(--teal);
  box-shadow:0 0 16px var(--teal);
  animation:connectorPulse 3.6s ease-in-out infinite var(--fd);
}
@keyframes connectorGlow{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.42; }
  50%{ opacity:.88; }
}
@keyframes connectorPulse{
  0%,100%{ left:36%; opacity:.25; }
  50%{ left:82%; opacity:1; }
}
.chain-node{
  position:absolute;
  width:6px;
  height:6px;
  border-radius:50%;
  z-index:2;
  background:currentColor;
  box-shadow:0 0 18px currentColor;
}
.cn-1{ left:50%; top:22%; color:#63E4D5; }
.cn-2{ left:60%; top:29%; color:#77A7FF; }
.cn-3{ left:69%; top:38%; color:#F2AA67; }
.cn-4{ left:75%; top:50%; color:#63E4D5; }
.cn-5{ left:66%; top:65%; color:#77A7FF; }
.cn-6{ left:55%; top:70%; color:#F2AA67; }
.cn-7{ left:43%; top:70%; color:#63E4D5; }
.cn-8{ left:32%; top:62%; color:#77A7FF; }
.cn-9{ left:25%; top:50%; color:#F2AA67; }
.cn-10{ left:31%; top:37%; color:#63E4D5; }
.cn-11{ left:41%; top:29%; color:#77A7FF; }
.cn-12{ left:50%; top:33%; color:#F2AA67; }
.cs-core{
  width:180px;
  height:180px;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, #F2AA67 0%, #AA6B2E 40%, #101010 100%);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 60px rgba(242,170,103,.45),
    inset 0 0 50px rgba(255,255,255,.15);
  border-color:rgba(242,170,103,.35);
}
.core-layer{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:48px;
  height:16px;
  border:3px solid var(--primary, #F2AA67);
  border-radius:4px;
  transform:rotate(45deg) skew(-10deg,-10deg);
  box-shadow:0 0 18px rgba(242,170,103,.85);
}
.core-layer.layer-a{
  margin-bottom:-3px;
  border-color:#FFC17F;
}
.core-layer.layer-b{
  width:42px;
  height:14px;
  margin-bottom:-3px;
  border-color:#F2AA67;
  opacity:.86;
}
.core-layer.layer-c{
  width:36px;
  height:12px;
  margin-bottom:12px;
  border-color:#D77F3A;
  opacity:.72;
}
.cs-core-title{ font-size:.78rem; }
.cs-core-sub{ font-size:.62rem; }
.cs-card{
  width:170px;
  height:72px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  gap:16px;
  padding:0 20px;
  background:rgba(16,22,20,.85);
  backdrop-filter:blur(14px);
  border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,.08);
  border-radius:18px;
  box-shadow:0 15px 45px rgba(0,0,0,.35);
  transition:transform .35s var(--ease), border-color .35s var(--ease), box-shadow .35s var(--ease);
}
.cs-anchor:hover .cs-card{
  transform:translateY(-6px) scale(1.04);
  border-color:rgba(242,170,103,.4);
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(242,170,103,.25);
}
.cs-icon{
  width:34px;
  height:34px;
  object-fit:contain;
  flex-shrink:0;
}
.cs-card-title{
  font-size:20px;
  font-weight:600;
  color:white;
}
.orbit-dot{ display:none; }
.cs-aura-blue{
  width:68%;
  height:68%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,228,213,.18), transparent 64%);
}
.cs-aura-copper{
  width:42%;
  height:42%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(242,170,103,.35), transparent 68%);
}
@media (max-height:760px) and (min-width:981px){
  .hero{
    padding:64px 5.4vw 34px;
  }
  .hero-intro{
    font-size:clamp(34px, 4vw, 54px);
  }
  .hero-name{
    font-size:clamp(46px, 5vw, 72px);
  }
  .hero-summary{
    margin-top:20px;
    font-size:clamp(15px, 1.15vw, 18px);
  }
  .hero-actions{ margin-top:28px; }
  .hero-meta{ margin-top:30px; }
  .hero-visual{
    height:min(690px, calc(100vh - 72px));
  }
  .stack-orbit{
    width:min(690px, 54vw, calc(100vh - 72px));
    height:min(690px, 54vw, calc(100vh - 72px));
    min-width:570px;
    min-height:570px;
  }
  .cs-card{
    width:150px;
    height:62px;
    gap:12px;
    padding:0 15px;
  }
  .cs-card-title{ font-size:16px; }
  .cs-icon{ width:30px; height:30px; }
  .cs-core{ width:150px; height:150px; }
  .ring-1{ width:260px; height:260px; }
  .ring-2{ width:400px; height:400px; }
  .ring-3{ width:530px; height:530px; }
  .ring-4{ width:550px; height:330px; }
  .model-path{ width:460px; height:160px; }
}
@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero{
    display:block;
    padding:110px var(--gutter) 70px;
  }
  .hero-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr;
  }
  .hero-visual{
    height:620px;
    margin-top:40px;
  }
  .stack-orbit{
    width:min(680px, 96vw);
    height:min(680px, 96vw);
    min-width:0;
    min-height:0;
  }
}

/* Final model cleanup: keep static concentric rings, drop rotating orbit ellipses */
.model-path,
.path-a,
.path-b,
.path-c{
  display:none !important;
  animation:none !important;
}
.model-ring{
  display:block !important;
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,.10) !important;
  box-shadow:0 0 30px rgba(74,158,255,.05) !important;
}
.ring-4{
  border-color:rgba(99,228,213,.16) !important;
}
.cs-connector{
  opacity:.5 !important;
  animation:none !important;
}
.cs-connector::after{
  left:72% !important;
  animation:none !important;
  opacity:.85 !important;
}

/* ---------- 19. RESUME PAGE ---------- */
.resume-page-wrap{ padding:140px var(--gutter) 100px; max-width:880px; margin:0 auto; }
.resume-toolbar{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; align-items:center; gap:16px; margin-bottom:40px; flex-wrap:wrap; }
.resume-doc{
  background:var(--surface); border:1px solid var(--border); border-radius:var(--radius-lg);
  padding:clamp(24px,5vw,56px);
}
.resume-head{ display:flex; justify-content:space-between; gap:24px; flex-wrap:wrap; border-bottom:1px solid var(--border); padding-bottom:28px; margin-bottom:28px; }
.resume-head h1{ font-family:var(--font-display); font-size:2.1rem; font-weight:600; }
.resume-head .role{ color:var(--copper-light); font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.95rem; margin-top:6px; }
.resume-contact-list{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:8px; align-items:flex-start; }
.resume-contact-list a, .resume-contact-list span{ font-size:.84rem; color:var(--text-2); display:flex; gap:8px; align-items:center; }
.resume-section{ margin-bottom:30px; }
.resume-section h2{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.78rem; letter-spacing:.1em; text-transform:uppercase; color:var(--teal); margin-bottom:14px; }
.resume-section p{ font-size:.92rem; color:var(--text-2); }
.r-exp-item{ margin-bottom:18px; }
.r-exp-item h3{ font-size:1rem; color:var(--text-1); }
.r-exp-item .meta{ font-size:.78rem; color:var(--text-3); margin:2px 0 8px; }
.r-exp-item ul{ display:flex; flex-direction:column; gap:6px; }
.r-exp-item li{ font-size:.88rem; color:var(--text-2); padding-left:16px; position:relative; }
.r-exp-item li::before{ content:"—"; position:absolute; left:0; color:var(--text-3); }
.r-skill-line{ display:flex; gap:8px; flex-wrap:wrap; margin-bottom:10px; }
.r-skill-line .cat{ font-family:var(--font-mono); font-size:.72rem; color:var(--text-3); min-width:170px; }
.r-skill-line .vals{ font-size:.85rem; color:var(--text-2); }

@media print{
  .navbar, .resume-toolbar, .cursor-glow, #scroll-progress, .site-footer{ display:none !important; }
  body{ background:#fff; color:#111; }
  .resume-doc{ border:none; background:#fff; }
  .resume-page-wrap{ padding:0; }
}

/* ---------- 20. REDUCED MOTION ---------- */
@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  *{ animation-duration:.001ms !important; animation-iteration-count:1 !important; transition-duration:.001ms !important; scroll-behavior:auto !important; }
}

/* ---------- 21. RESPONSIVE TWEAKS ---------- */
@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero{ padding:130px var(--gutter) 70px; }
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; }
  .form-row{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
}

/* ---------- 22. HERO STACK IMAGE (reference art, code-blended) ---------- */
#hero{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 72% 48%, rgba(226,145,75,.14), transparent 28%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 68% 42%, rgba(74,158,255,.12), transparent 32%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 64% 55%, rgba(99,228,213,.06), transparent 38%),
    linear-gradient(118deg, #040608 0%, #05080c 38%, #030508 100%) !important;
}
#hero::after{
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 64% 70% at 78% 48%, transparent 0 40%, rgba(3,5,8,.28) 72%, rgba(3,5,8,.72) 100%),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(4,6,8,.38) 0%, rgba(4,6,8,.08) 36%, transparent 62%) !important;
}
#hero .hero-grid{
  opacity:.18;
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 78% 72% at 76% 48%, black 14%, transparent 82%);
}

.hero-visual{
  position:relative;
  width:100%;
  height:min(860px, calc(100vh - 72px));
  min-height:520px;
  display:flex;
  align-items:center;
  justify-content:flex-end;
  margin-right:clamp(-12px, -0.8vw, 16px);
  margin-left:clamp(-88px, -6.5vw, -36px);
  z-index:2;
  overflow:visible;
}

.hero-stack-art{
  position:relative;
  width:min(920px, 68vw, calc(100vh - 56px));
  height:min(920px, 68vw, calc(100vh - 56px));
  max-width:920px;
  max-height:920px;
  display:grid;
  place-items:center;
  isolation:isolate;
  transform:translateX(3.5%);
}

.hero-stack-art::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  top:8%;
  bottom:8%;
  left:-12%;
  width:42%;
  z-index:3;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:linear-gradient(90deg,
    rgba(4,6,8,.98) 0%,
    rgba(4,6,8,.72) 28%,
    rgba(4,6,8,.28) 62%,
    transparent 100%);
}

.hero-stack-glow{
  position:absolute;
  border-radius:50%;
  pointer-events:none;
  filter:blur(48px);
  z-index:0;
}
.hero-stack-glow-blue{
  inset:6% 8% 16% 4%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 54% 46%, rgba(74,158,255,.24), rgba(74,158,255,.06) 42%, transparent 72%);
  opacity:.9;
}
.hero-stack-glow-copper{
  inset:20% 14% 26% 12%;
  background:radial-gradient(circle at 54% 50%, rgba(226,145,75,.32), rgba(242,170,103,.08) 38%, transparent 68%);
  opacity:.92;
  animation:heroGlowPulse 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes heroGlowPulse{
  0%,100%{ opacity:.78; transform:scale(1); }
  50%{ opacity:1; transform:scale(1.03); }
}

.hero-stack-img{
  position:relative;
  z-index:1;
  width:100%;
  height:100%;
  object-fit:contain;
  object-position:56% center;
  display:block;
  user-select:none;
  pointer-events:none;
  -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 108% 98% at 62% 50%, #000 36%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 58%, transparent 86%);
  mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 108% 98% at 62% 50%, #000 36%, rgba(0,0,0,.55) 58%, transparent 86%);
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 48px rgba(74,158,255,.14))
    drop-shadow(0 0 32px rgba(226,145,75,.16));
}

@media (min-width:981px){
  .hero-inner{
    grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 43%) minmax(0, 57%);
    gap:clamp(-64px, -4.5vw, -20px);
  }
  .hero-text{ position:relative; z-index:4; }
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  .hero-inner{ grid-template-columns:1fr !important; gap:0 !important; }
  .hero-visual{
    order:-1;
    height:min(520px, 72vw);
    min-height:360px;
    margin-top:8px;
    margin-left:0;
    margin-right:0;
    justify-content:center;
  }
  .hero-stack-art{
    width:min(520px, 92vw);
    height:min(520px, 92vw);
    min-width:0;
    min-height:0;
    transform:none;
  }
  .hero-stack-art::after{ display:none; }
  .hero-stack-img{
    object-position:center;
    -webkit-mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 92% 92% at 50% 50%, #000 52%, transparent 100%);
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 92% 92% at 50% 50%, #000 52%, transparent 100%);
  }
}

@media (max-width:600px){
  .hero-visual{
    height:min(400px, 88vw);
    min-height:300px;
  }
  .hero-stack-art{
    width:min(400px, 94vw);
    height:min(400px, 94vw);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce){
  [data-scroll-scene]:not([data-scroll-scene="hero"]) [data-scroll-item]{
    opacity:1 !important;
    transform:none !important;
    filter:none !important;
    clip-path:none !important;
    animation:none !important;
  }
  .hero-stack-glow-copper{ animation:none; }
}

/* ---------- 23. UNIFIED HERO THEME — all pipeline sections ---------- */
#pipeline-wrap{
  position:relative;
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, #030508 0%, #05080c 40%, #040608 70%, #030508 100%);
}
#pipeline-wrap::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.14;
  background-image:
    linear-gradient(rgba(74,158,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(74,158,255,0.08) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size:72px 72px;
  mask-image:linear-gradient(180deg, transparent, black 8%, black 92%, transparent);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section{
  background:transparent;
}
#pipeline-wrap .section::before{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 18% 35%, rgba(74,158,255,0.12), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 82% 65%, rgba(226,145,75,0.1), transparent 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 50% 50%, rgba(99,228,213,0.05), transparent 48%);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section:nth-child(even)::before{
  background:
    radial-gradient(circle at 84% 30%, rgba(74,158,255,0.11), transparent 38%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 14% 70%, rgba(226,145,75,0.09), transparent 36%),
    radial-gradient(circle at 55% 45%, rgba(99,228,213,0.05), transparent 48%);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section::after{
  content:"";
  position:absolute;
  inset:0;
  z-index:0;
  pointer-events:none;
  opacity:.2;
  background-image:
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(111,227,196,0.34) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(74,158,255,0.24) 0 1px, transparent 1.7px),
    radial-gradient(circle, rgba(226,145,75,0.22) 0 1px, transparent 1.6px);
  background-size:120px 120px, 180px 180px, 240px 240px;
  background-position:12px 24px, 70px 20px, 30px 110px;
}
#pipeline-wrap .section .section-head .eyebrow{
  color:rgba(242,177,121,0.82);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section .section-lede,
#pipeline-wrap .section .about-intro,
#pipeline-wrap .section .about-block-desc,
#pipeline-wrap .section .skill-blurb{
  color:rgba(220,232,240,0.72);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section .section-title{
  color:rgba(255,255,255,0.96);
}
#pipeline-wrap .section .section-title em{
  color:var(--copper-light);
  text-shadow:0 0 24px rgba(226,145,75,0.25);
}
#pipeline-wrap .pipe-node{
  background:var(--bg-soft);
  border-color:rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
}
#pipeline-wrap .pipe-node.is-active{
  border-color:var(--copper);
  background:var(--copper);
  box-shadow:0 0 0 6px rgba(226,145,75,0.16), 0 0 18px rgba(226,145,75,0.55);
}
#pipeline-wrap .pipeline-spine{
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 4%, rgba(255,255,255,0.1) 96%, transparent);
}
#pipeline-wrap .pipeline-spine::after{
  background:linear-gradient(to bottom, var(--copper), rgba(74,158,255,0.6), transparent);
}

@media (max-width:980px){
  #pipeline-wrap::before{ opacity:.1; }
  #pipeline-wrap .section::after{ opacity:.14; }
}

/* ---------- 24. RESPONSIVE — tablet & mobile (consolidated fixes) ---------- */
@media (max-width:980px){
  :root{
    --gutter:clamp(20px,5.5vw,32px);
    --section-pad:clamp(36px,8vw,56px);
  }

  #pipeline-wrap .section > .container{
    padding-left:max(var(--gutter), env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px)) !important;
    padding-right:max(var(--gutter), env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)) !important;
  }

  .has-spine .section-content{
    padding-left:max(var(--gutter), env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px)) !important;
  }

  .hero{
    padding:calc(92px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) var(--gutter) 48px !important;
    min-height:auto !important;
    display:flex !important;
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  .hero-inner{
    grid-template-columns:1fr !important;
    gap:28px !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
    min-width:0 !important;
    width:100%;
  }

  .hero-text{
    order:1;
    max-width:100%;
    min-width:0;
  }

  .hero-visual{
    order:2 !important;
    width:100% !important;
    height:min(380px, 88vw) !important;
    min-height:260px !important;
    max-height:none !important;
    margin-top:0 !important;
    overflow:hidden;
  }

  .hero-stack-art{
    width:min(100%, 420px) !important;
    height:min(100%, 420px) !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
    min-width:0 !important;
    min-height:0 !important;
  }

  .stack-orbit{
    min-width:0 !important;
    min-height:0 !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
  }

  .hero-intro{
    font-size:clamp(1.65rem,6.5vw,2.35rem) !important;
    line-height:1.12 !important;
    letter-spacing:-.03em !important;
  }

  .hero-name{
    font-size:clamp(1.85rem,7.5vw,2.75rem) !important;
    line-height:1.08 !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
    font-weight:700 !important;
  }

  .hero-name span{
    display:block;
    margin-top:6px;
  }

  .hero-summary{
    font-size:clamp(.95rem,3.8vw,1.05rem) !important;
    width:100% !important;
    max-width:100% !important;
    margin-top:18px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:stretch;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:24px !important;
  }

  .hero-actions .btn{
    justify-content:center;
    width:100%;
    white-space:normal;
    text-align:center;
  }

  .hero-meta{
    justify-content:flex-start;
    flex-wrap:wrap;
    gap:12px;
    margin-top:22px !important;
  }

  #hero::after{
    background:
      radial-gradient(ellipse 95% 75% at 50% 40%, transparent 0 32%, rgba(3,5,8,.55) 72%) !important;
  }

  #hero .hero-grid{
    mask-image:radial-gradient(ellipse 90% 70% at 50% 40%, black 20%, transparent 78%);
  }

  .section-head{ margin-bottom:24px; }
  .section-title{ font-size:clamp(1.65rem,6vw,2.25rem); }
  .section-lede{ font-size:.98rem; max-width:100%; }

  .about-intro{ font-size:1rem; }
  .facts-strip{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:10px; }
  .expertise-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:16px; }
  .expertise-card:last-child{ grid-column:auto; }

  .skill-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(auto-fill,minmax(140px,1fr)); gap:10px; }
  .skill-tabs{ margin-bottom:24px; }

  .contact-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; gap:28px; }
  .contact-info-card{ padding:24px 20px; }

  .project-grid{ gap:18px; }
  .tl-item{ padding-bottom:36px; }

  .footer-inner{
    flex-direction:column;
    align-items:center;
    text-align:center;
    gap:14px;
  }

  .resume-page-wrap{ padding:100px var(--gutter) 60px; }
  .resume-toolbar{ flex-direction:column; align-items:flex-start; }

  .modal-box{
    padding:24px 20px;
    max-height:88dvh;
    margin:0 12px;
  }

  /* Softer slide distance on small screens */
  @keyframes smSlideLeft{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(-28px,0,0); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  }
  @keyframes smSlideRight{
    from{ opacity:0; transform:translate3d(28px,0,0); }
    to{ opacity:1; transform:none; }
  }
}

@media (max-width:720px){
  .facts-strip{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr); gap:12px; }
  .navbar{ padding:12px var(--gutter); }
  .brand-copy small{ display:none; }
}

@media (max-width:480px){
  :root{
    --gutter:clamp(20px,6vw,28px);
  }

  #pipeline-wrap .section > .container{
    padding-left:max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-left, 0px)) !important;
    padding-right:max(20px, env(safe-area-inset-right, 0px)) !important;
  }

  .hero{
    padding-top:calc(84px + env(safe-area-inset-top, 0px)) !important;
    padding-bottom:40px !important;
  }

  .hero-visual{
    height:min(300px, 84vw) !important;
    min-height:220px !important;
  }

  .hero-stack-art{
    width:min(100%, 340px) !important;
    height:min(100%, 340px) !important;
  }

  .hero-intro{ font-size:clamp(1.45rem,7vw,1.8rem) !important; }
  .hero-name{ font-size:clamp(1.6rem,8vw,2rem) !important; }

  .eyebrow{
    font-size:.64rem;
    letter-spacing:.14em;
    gap:8px;
  }

  .skill-tabs{ gap:8px; }
  .tab-btn{ padding:8px 14px; font-size:.72rem; }
  .skill-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr; gap:8px; }
  .skill-pill{ padding:12px 12px; gap:10px; }
  .skill-pill span.name{ font-size:.82rem; }

  .stat-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .stat-num{ font-size:1.85rem; }

  .tl-item{ padding-left:28px; }
  .tl-card{ padding:18px 16px; }

  .proj-actions{ flex-wrap:wrap; gap:8px; }
  .cert-card{ padding:18px 16px; gap:14px; }

  .btn{ padding:12px 20px; font-size:.8rem; }
  .marquee-track span{ font-size:.74rem; }
}

@media (max-width:360px){
  .skill-grid{ grid-template-columns:1fr; }
  .hero-meta a{ width:38px; height:38px; }
  .nav-links{ width:100%; border-left:none; }
}