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

:root {
  --bg:        #07070f;
  --bg-card:   rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  --bg-card2:  rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  --border:    rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  --border-hover: rgba(108,99,255,0.5);
  --accent:    #6c63ff;
  --accent2:   #a78bfa;
  --cyan:      #22d3ee;
  --text:      #e2e2f0;
  --text-muted:#8888aa;
  --text-dim:  #44445a;
  --white:     #ffffff;
  --radius:    14px;
  --radius-lg: 22px;
  --transition: 0.25s ease;
  --font: 'Inter', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
  --glass: blur(16px) saturate(180%);
}

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

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

nav, section, footer, #back-to-top { position: relative; z-index: 1; }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
ul { list-style: none; }
img { max-width: 100%; display: block; }

/* ===== SCROLLBAR — hidden ===== */
::-webkit-scrollbar { width: 0; }
html { scrollbar-width: none; }

/* ===== NOISE TEXTURE OVERLAY ===== */
body::after {
  content: '';
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
  background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 256 256' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noise'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noise)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
  background-size: 180px 180px;
  opacity: 0.028;
}

/* ===== CANVAS — renders above sections, below nav, pointer-events:none so clicks pass through ===== */
#bg-canvas {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0;
  width:100%; height:100%;
  z-index: 2; pointer-events: none;
}

/* ===== 3D TILT — smooth transitions & gradient border glow ===== */
.stat-card, .project-card, .achievement-card,
.rec-card, .education-card, .blog-card {
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out, border-color 0.3s ease, box-shadow 0.3s ease, background 0.3s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}
.stat-card:hover,
.project-card:hover,
.achievement-card:hover,
.rec-card:hover,
.education-card:hover,
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
  box-shadow:
    0 0 0 1px rgba(108,99,255,0.15),
    0 0 20px rgba(108,99,255,0.1),
    0 12px 40px rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
}

/* Hero photo 3D tilt */
.avatar-ring {
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out;
}

/* Button glow on hover */
.btn, .badge, .project-live-btn, .project-gh-link,
.blog-arrow, .skill-tags span, .contact-link {
  transition: all 0.2s ease;
}

/* ===== CURSOR GLOW ===== */

/* ===== SCROLL PROGRESS ===== */
#scroll-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 4px;
  width: 0%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #6c63ff, #a78bfa, #22d3ee);
  z-index: 999999;
  pointer-events: none;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px #6c63ff, 0 0 4px #a78bfa;
  /* No transition — instant update avoids rendering bugs */
}

/* ===== BACK TO TOP ===== */
#back-to-top {
  position: fixed;
  bottom: 2rem; right: 2rem;
  width: 44px; height: 44px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.15);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.3);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  color: var(--accent2);
  cursor: pointer;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  z-index: 99;
  opacity: 0; transform: translateY(12px);
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease, transform 0.3s ease, background 0.2s ease;
  pointer-events: none;
}
#back-to-top.visible {
  opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0);
  pointer-events: auto;
}
#back-to-top:hover {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.3);
  border-color: var(--accent);
}

/* ===== MOBILE OVERLAY ===== */
#mobile-overlay {
  display: none;
  position: fixed; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7,7,15,0.6);
  backdrop-filter: blur(4px);
  z-index: 98;
}
#mobile-overlay.open { display: block; }

/* ===== CONTAINER ===== */
.container { max-width: 1100px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem; }

/* ===== SECTION FADES ===== */
.section-fade-top    { height: 60px; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(7,7,15,0.6), transparent); pointer-events: none; }
.section-fade-bottom { height: 60px; background: linear-gradient(to top,    rgba(7,7,15,0.6), transparent); pointer-events: none; }

/* ===== GLASS MIXIN (applied per card) ===== */
.glass {
  background: var(--bg-card);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ===== NAV ===== */
#nav {
  position: fixed; top:0; left:0; right:0;
  z-index: 100;
  padding: 1rem 0;
  transition: background 0.3s, border-bottom 0.3s;
}
#nav.scrolled {
  background: rgba(7,7,15,0.75);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.nav-inner {
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 2rem;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem;
}
.nav-logo {
  font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2), var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 2rem; }
.nav-links a {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted); transition: color var(--transition);
  letter-spacing: 0.03em; position: relative; padding-bottom: 2px;
}
.nav-links a::after {
  content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: -2px; left: 0; right: 0;
  height: 1px; background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  transform: scaleX(0); transition: transform 0.25s ease;
  transform-origin: left;
}
.nav-links a:hover, .nav-links a.active { color: var(--white); }
.nav-links a:hover::after, .nav-links a.active::after { transform: scaleX(1); }

/* Status badge */
.nav-right { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }
.status-badge {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.45rem;
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 600; color: #4ade80;
  background: rgba(74,222,128,0.07);
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.18);
  border-radius: 99px; padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em; white-space: nowrap;
}
.status-dot {
  width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: #4ade80; flex-shrink: 0;
  animation: pulse-dot 2s ease infinite;
}
@keyframes pulse-dot {
  0%,100% { box-shadow: 0 0 0 0 rgba(74,222,128,0.5); }
  50%      { box-shadow: 0 0 0 5px rgba(74,222,128,0); }
}

/* Hamburger */
.hamburger {
  display: none; flex-direction: column; gap: 5px;
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer; padding: 4px; z-index: 101;
}
.hamburger span {
  display: block; width: 22px; height: 2px;
  background: var(--text-muted); border-radius: 2px;
  transition: transform 0.3s ease, opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(1) { transform: translateY(7px) rotate(45deg); }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(2) { opacity: 0; }
.hamburger.open span:nth-child(3) { transform: translateY(-7px) rotate(-45deg); }

/* ===== SECTION LABELS & HEADINGS ===== */
.section-label {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em; text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
}
.section-heading {
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.2; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}
/* Decorative accent underline on section headings */
.section-heading-wrap {
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}
.section-heading-wrap .section-heading { margin-bottom: 0.6rem; }
.heading-line {
  display: block; width: 48px; height: 3px; border-radius: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--cyan));
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
}
.accent { color: var(--accent); }

/* ===== BUTTONS ===== */
.btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.75rem; border-radius: 10px;
  font-size: 0.88rem; font-weight: 600;
  cursor: pointer; transition: all 0.25s ease; border: none;
  font-family: var(--font);
}
.btn-primary {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), #8b7cf8);
  color: var(--white);
  box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(108,99,255,0.25);
}
.btn-primary:hover {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.4);
  filter: brightness(1.1);
}
.btn-ghost {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--text);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
}
.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent2);
  color: var(--accent2);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  background: rgba(167,139,250,0.07);
}
.btn-resume {
  border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.25);
  color: var(--cyan);
}
.btn-resume:hover {
  border-color: var(--cyan);
  color: var(--cyan);
  background: rgba(34,211,238,0.07);
}

/* ===== HERO ===== */
#hero {
  min-height: 100vh; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 7rem 2rem 4rem;
  max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; position: relative;
}
.hero-layout {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 420px;
  gap: 4rem; align-items: center;
}
.hero-greeting {
  font-size: 1rem; color: var(--accent2);
  font-weight: 500; margin-bottom: 0.4rem; letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}
.hero-name {
  font-size: clamp(2.5rem, 5vw, 4.5rem);
  font-weight: 800; line-height: 1.05;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em; margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--white);
}
.hero-title {
  font-size: clamp(1rem, 2vw, 1.25rem);
  font-weight: 400; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem; min-height: 2em;
}
.typed-cursor {
  display: inline-block; color: var(--accent2);
  animation: blink 0.9s step-end infinite;
}
@keyframes blink { 0%,100%{opacity:1} 50%{opacity:0} }

.hero-sub {
  font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 480px; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; line-height: 1.85;
}
.hero-cta { display: flex; gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 2.5rem; }
.hero-badges { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; }
.badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 500;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.1); color: var(--accent2);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.2); letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

/* Hero radial ambient glow behind photo */
.hero-photo-wrap {
  display: flex; justify-content: center; align-items: center;
  position: relative;
}
.hero-photo-wrap::before {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  width: 480px; height: 480px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(108,99,255,0.18) 0%, rgba(167,139,250,0.08) 45%, transparent 70%);
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: -1;
}

/* Hero photo + aurora ring — override duplicate below */
.avatar-ring {
  position: relative; width: 390px; height: 390px;
  border-radius: 50%; padding: 4px;
  background: linear-gradient(var(--bg), var(--bg)) padding-box,
              linear-gradient(var(--aurora-angle, 0deg), #6c63ff, #a78bfa, #22d3ee, #6c63ff) border-box;
  border: 4px solid transparent;
  animation: aurora-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
@property --aurora-angle { syntax: '<angle>'; inherits: false; initial-value: 0deg; }
@keyframes aurora-spin { to { --aurora-angle: 360deg; } }
.avatar-ring::before {
  content: ''; position: absolute; inset: -14px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: conic-gradient(from var(--aurora-angle,0deg),#6c63ff44,#a78bfa44,#22d3ee44,#6c63ff44);
  filter: blur(18px); z-index: -1; animation: aurora-spin 4s linear infinite;
}
.hero-avatar {
  width: 100%; height: 100%; border-radius: 50%;
  object-fit: cover; object-position: center 75%; display: block;
}

/* ===== SHARED SECTION PADDING ===== */
#about, #education, #experience, #projects, #skills,
#achievements, #recommendations, #blog, #contact {
  padding: 2rem 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ===== ABOUT ===== */
.about-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 5rem; align-items: start; }
.about-text p { color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1.2rem; font-size: 0.95rem; }
.about-text p strong { color: var(--text); }
.about-stats { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1rem; }
.stat-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.5rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.stat-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}
.stat-num {
  font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 900;
  /* Gradient on stat numbers */
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2), var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
  background-clip: text; line-height: 1;
}
.stat-label { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.45; }

/* ===== EDUCATION ===== */
.education-card {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 110px 1fr;
  gap: 2.5rem; align-items: start;
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.education-card:hover {
  border-color: rgba(199,91,18,0.5);
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(199,91,18,0.1);
}
.education-logo { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; }
.utd-logo-svg { width: 88px; height: 88px; filter: drop-shadow(0 4px 16px rgba(199,91,18,0.35)); }
.education-header {
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start;
  justify-content: space-between; gap: 1rem; margin-bottom: 1rem;
}
.education-school { font-size: 1.2rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.3rem; }
.education-degree { font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--accent2); font-weight: 500; }
.education-year {
  font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 700; color: #e8721a;
  background: rgba(199,91,18,0.1); border: 1px solid rgba(199,91,18,0.25);
  border-radius: 99px; padding: 0.28rem 0.85rem; white-space: nowrap; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.education-meta { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.5rem; margin-bottom: 1.5rem; }
.education-tag {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.22rem 0.7rem;
  border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.education-highlights { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; }
.edu-highlight { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.edu-highlight-icon { font-size: 1rem; flex-shrink: 0; }

/* ===== EXPERIENCE ===== */
/* Vertical timeline line */
.timeline { display: flex; flex-direction: column; position: relative; padding-left: 0; }

.timeline-item {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 220px 1fr;
  gap: 3rem; padding: 2.5rem 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: relative;
}
.timeline-item:last-child { border-bottom: none; }
.timeline-meta { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; padding-top: 0.2rem; }
.company-badge {
  width: 44px; height: 44px; border-radius: 10px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 800;
  border: 1px solid var(--border); flex-shrink: 0;
  backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
}
.timeline-date { font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent2); letter-spacing: 0.02em; }
.timeline-location { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.timeline-role { font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.2rem; }
.timeline-company { display: inline-block; font-size: 0.82rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 1rem; }
.timeline-bullets { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.65rem; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.timeline-bullets li {
  font-size: 0.875rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  padding-left: 1.25rem; position: relative; line-height: 1.65;
}
.timeline-bullets li::before {
  content: '▸'; position: absolute; left: 0;
  color: var(--accent); font-size: 0.72rem; top: 0.22rem;
}
.timeline-bullets li strong { color: var(--text); }
.timeline-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; }
.timeline-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: var(--text-muted); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

/* ===== PROJECTS ===== */
.projects-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.project-card--featured { grid-column: 1 / -1; }
.project-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.project-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}
.project-header { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; margin-bottom: 1.25rem; }
.project-icon {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; background: rgba(108,99,255,0.1);
  border-radius: 10px; display: flex; align-items: center;
  justify-content: center; color: var(--accent2);
}
.project-icon svg { width: 20px; height: 20px; }
.project-date { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.project-title { font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.75rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.project-desc { font-size: 0.862rem; color: var(--text-muted); margin-bottom: 1rem; line-height: 1.75; flex: 1; }
.project-highlights { margin-bottom: 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.project-highlights li { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); padding-left: 1rem; position: relative; }
.project-highlights li::before { content: '·'; position: absolute; left: 0; color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }
.project-highlights li strong { color: var(--text); }
.project-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 1rem; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-top: auto;
  padding-top: 1rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.project-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.45rem; }
.project-tags span {
  font-size: 0.7rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px; background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
  color: var(--accent2); border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.18);
}
.toshiba-badge {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center;
  padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem; border-radius: 6px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45); flex-shrink: 0;
}
.project-live-btn {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
  font-size: 0.68rem; font-weight: 600; padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px; text-decoration: none;
  background: rgba(74,222,128,0.12); color: #4ade80;
  border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.25);
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
}
.project-live-btn:hover { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.22); border-color: rgba(74,222,128,0.5); }
.project-gh-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.4rem;
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.28rem 0.8rem;
  border-radius: 6px; text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  color: rgba(255,255,255,0.45);
  transition: color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, background 0.2s;
}
.project-gh-link:hover { color: var(--accent2); border-color: rgba(167,139,250,0.35); background: rgba(167,139,250,0.07); }

/* ===== SKILLS ===== */
.skills-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 2.5rem; }
.skill-group-title {
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
  margin-bottom: 1rem; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.5rem;
}
.skill-group-icon { font-size: 0.95rem; }
.skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 0.55rem; }

/* Category-tinted skill tags */
.skill-group:nth-child(1) .skill-tags span { background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07); border-color: rgba(108,99,255,0.18); color: #c4b5fd; }
.skill-group:nth-child(2) .skill-tags span { background: rgba(34,211,238,0.06); border-color: rgba(34,211,238,0.16); color: #67e8f9; }
.skill-group:nth-child(3) .skill-tags span { background: rgba(167,139,250,0.07); border-color: rgba(167,139,250,0.18); color: #c4b5fd; }
.skill-group:nth-child(4) .skill-tags span { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.06); border-color: rgba(74,222,128,0.16); color: #86efac; }

.skill-tags span {
  font-size: 0.8rem; font-weight: 500; padding: 0.38rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: 8px; border: 1px solid;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
  cursor: default;
}
.skill-tags span:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 4px 16px rgba(108,99,255,0.15); }

/* ===== ACHIEVEMENTS ===== */
.achievements-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3,1fr); gap: 1.2rem; }
.achievement-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 1.4rem; display: flex; gap: 0.9rem; align-items: flex-start;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s;
}
.achievement-card:hover { border-color: var(--accent); transform: translateY(-3px); }
.achievement-card.award { border-left: 3px solid var(--accent2); }
.achievement-card.cert  { border-left: 3px solid var(--cyan); }
.achievement-icon { font-size: 1.3rem; flex-shrink: 0; margin-top: 0.1rem; line-height: 1; }
.cert-logo {
  width: 34px; height: 34px; border-radius: 8px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.68rem !important; font-weight: 800; flex-shrink: 0;
}
.cert-logo.comptia { background: rgba(200,16,46,0.12); color: #f87171; border: 1px solid rgba(200,16,46,0.25); }
.cert-logo.ms      { background: rgba(0,120,212,0.12); color: #60a5fa; border: 1px solid rgba(0,120,212,0.25); }
.cert-logo.nv      { background: rgba(118,185,0,0.12); color: #a3e635; border: 1px solid rgba(118,185,0,0.25); }
.cert-logo.soc-ai  { background: rgba(167,139,250,0.12); color: #c4b5fd; border: 1px solid rgba(167,139,250,0.25); }
.cert-logo.soc2    { background: rgba(34,211,238,0.1); color: #67e8f9; border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.22); }
.achievement-type {
  font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase; color: var(--text-dim);
  display: block; margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.achievement-body h4 { font-size: 0.85rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); margin-bottom: 0.35rem; line-height: 1.35; }
.achievement-body p  { font-size: 0.76rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.55; }

/* ===== RECOMMENDATIONS ===== */
.recs-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
.rec-card {
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1.1rem;
  position: relative;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.rec-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: 0 14px 48px rgba(108,99,255,0.1);
}
.rec-quote-icon {
  font-size: 4.5rem; line-height: 1; color: var(--accent); opacity: 0.15;
  font-family: Georgia, serif; position: absolute; top: 1rem; right: 1.5rem;
  pointer-events: none; user-select: none;
}
/* Author block now sits at top */
.rec-author {
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.rec-avatar {
  width: 42px; height: 42px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 0.75rem; font-weight: 800; color: white;
  flex-shrink: 0; letter-spacing: 0.03em;
}
.rec-info { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.18rem; }
.rec-name  { font-size: 0.875rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white); }
.rec-title { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.4; }
.rec-relation { font-size: 0.67rem; color: var(--accent2); font-weight: 500; }
/* Quote text */
.rec-text { font-size: 0.862rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.78; }
.rec-clamped {
  display: -webkit-box;
  -webkit-line-clamp: 5;
  -webkit-box-orient: vertical;
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: none;
}
.rec-clamped.expanded {
  display: block;
  overflow: visible;
  -webkit-line-clamp: unset;
}
.rec-toggle {
  background: none; border: none; cursor: pointer;
  font-size: 0.78rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent2);
  padding: 0; font-family: var(--font);
  transition: color 0.2s;
  align-self: flex-start;
}
.rec-toggle:hover { color: var(--cyan); }

/* ===== CONTACT ===== */
.contact-grid {
  display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 5rem; align-items: start;
  max-width: 900px; margin: 0 auto;
}
.contact-info .contact-sub { font-size: 0.975rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.8; margin-bottom: 2rem; }
.contact-links { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.contact-link {
  display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.85rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem; color: var(--text-muted); font-weight: 500;
  transition: color 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
}
.contact-link svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; color: var(--accent2); }
.contact-link:hover { color: var(--white); transform: translateX(4px); }
.contact-form { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 1rem; }
.form-group input, .form-group textarea {
  width: 100%;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem; color: var(--text);
  font-family: var(--font); font-size: 0.88rem;
  outline: none; resize: none;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
}
.form-group input::placeholder, .form-group textarea::placeholder { color: var(--text-dim); }
.form-group input:focus, .form-group textarea:focus {
  border-color: var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
}
.form-submit { align-self: flex-start; gap: 0.6rem; }
.form-note { font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--accent2); min-height: 1.2em; }

/* ===== FOOTER ===== */
footer { padding: 2.5rem 0; border-top: 1px solid var(--border); }
.footer-inner {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 1rem;
}
.footer-left { display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.2rem; }
.footer-logo {
  font-size: 1rem; font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent2), var(--cyan));
  -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent; background-clip: text;
}
.footer-tagline { font-size: 0.75rem; color: var(--text-dim); }
.footer-links { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 1.25rem; }
.footer-links a { color: var(--text-dim); transition: color 0.2s; display: flex; align-items: center; }
.footer-links a:hover { color: var(--accent2); }
.footer-copy { font-size: 0.72rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ===== FADE-UP ANIMATION ===== */
.fade-up { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(28px); transition: opacity 0.6s ease, transform 0.6s ease; }
.fade-up.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }

/* ===== RESPONSIVE ===== */
@media (max-width: 1000px) {
  .hero-layout { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .hero-photo-wrap { order: -1; }
  .avatar-ring { width: 260px; height: 260px; }
  .hero-name { font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 8vw, 3.5rem); }
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .timeline-item { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 0.75rem; }
  .projects-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .skills-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 2rem; }
  .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .recs-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .contact-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 3rem; }
  .education-card { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 1.5rem; }
  .education-logo { justify-content: flex-start; }
  .status-badge { display: none; }
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .container { padding: 0 1.25rem; }
  .nav-links { display: none; }
  .nav-links.open {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column;
    position: fixed; inset: 0;
    background: rgba(7,7,15,0.97);
    backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
    padding: 6rem 2.5rem 3rem;
    gap: 2rem; z-index: 99;
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
  .nav-links.open a { font-size: 1.5rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
  .hamburger { display: flex; }
  #hero { padding: 7rem 1.25rem 3rem; }
  .avatar-ring { width: 200px; height: 200px; }
  .about-stats { grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr; }
  .achievements-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
  .hero-cta { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-inner { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
  .footer-copy { order: 3; }
  #back-to-top { bottom: 1.25rem; right: 1.25rem; }
}

/* ===== BLOG SECTION ===== */
.blog-subheading {
  font-size: 0.95rem; color: var(--text-muted);
  margin-top: 0.75rem; max-width: 580px; line-height: 1.7;
}
.blog-carousel {
  position: relative; display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0;
}
.blog-scroll-wrapper {
  overflow-x: auto; overflow-y: visible;
  padding-bottom: 0.5rem; flex: 1;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.blog-scroll-wrapper::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.blog-track {
  display: flex; gap: 1.25rem;
  padding: 0.5rem 0.25rem 0.5rem;
  width: max-content;
}
/* Arrow buttons */
.blog-arrow {
  flex-shrink: 0;
  width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.12);
  border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
  color: var(--accent2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer;
  transition: background 0.2s, border-color 0.2s, opacity 0.2s, transform 0.2s;
  z-index: 2;
}
.blog-arrow:hover {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.28);
  border-color: var(--accent);
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.blog-arrow:disabled {
  opacity: 0.25; cursor: default; pointer-events: none;
}
.blog-arrow-left  { margin-right: 0.75rem; }
.blog-arrow-right { margin-left: 0.75rem; }

/* Custom scrollbar strip */
.blog-scrollbar-wrap {
  margin-top: 1.1rem; padding: 0 0.25rem;
}
.blog-scrollbar-track {
  height: 3px; border-radius: 99px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-scrollbar-thumb {
  height: 100%; border-radius: 99px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0;
  transition: left 0.1s linear, width 0.1s linear;
  min-width: 32px;
}

/* Blog card */
.blog-card {
  width: 300px; flex-shrink: 0;
  background: var(--bg-card); backdrop-filter: var(--glass);
  border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  overflow: hidden; cursor: pointer;
  transition: border-color 0.25s, transform 0.25s, box-shadow 0.25s;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
}
.blog-card:hover {
  border-color: var(--border-hover);
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  box-shadow: 0 16px 48px rgba(108,99,255,0.14);
}
.blog-card-img {
  width: 100%; height: 160px; object-fit: cover;
  display: block; background: rgba(108,99,255,0.08);
}
.blog-card-img-placeholder {
  width: 100%; height: 160px;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(108,99,255,0.12), rgba(34,211,238,0.08));
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  font-size: 2.5rem;
}
.blog-card-body { padding: 1.25rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.6rem; flex: 1; }
.blog-card-top { display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between; gap: 0.5rem; }
.blog-tag {
  font-size: 0.67rem; font-weight: 700; letter-spacing: 0.09em;
  text-transform: uppercase; padding: 0.22rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 99px; white-space: nowrap;
}
.blog-tag.cloud    { background: rgba(108,99,255,0.12); color: #c4b5fd; border: 1px solid rgba(108,99,255,0.22); }
.blog-tag.threat   { background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1);  color: #fca5a5; border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.2); }
.blog-tag.ai       { background: rgba(34,211,238,0.1); color: #67e8f9; border: 1px solid rgba(34,211,238,0.2); }
.blog-tag.identity { background: rgba(167,139,250,0.12); color: #c4b5fd; border: 1px solid rgba(167,139,250,0.22); }
.blog-tag.malware  { background: rgba(251,146,60,0.1); color: #fdba74; border: 1px solid rgba(251,146,60,0.2); }
.blog-tag.grc      { background: rgba(74,222,128,0.08); color: #86efac; border: 1px solid rgba(74,222,128,0.18); }
.blog-card-date { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-dim); white-space: nowrap; }
.blog-card-title {
  font-size: 0.95rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  line-height: 1.4; margin: 0;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
}
.blog-card-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.8rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.65;
  display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 3; -webkit-box-orient: vertical; overflow: hidden;
  flex: 1;
}
.blog-card-footer {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 0.75rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  margin-top: auto;
}
.blog-card-read {
  font-size: 0.72rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--accent2);
  display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.3rem;
}
.blog-card-read svg { width: 12px; height: 12px; }
.blog-card-min { font-size: 0.7rem; color: var(--text-dim); }

/* ===== BLOG MODAL ===== */
.blog-modal {
  position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 200;
  display: flex; align-items: flex-start; justify-content: center;
  padding: 2rem 1rem;
  opacity: 0; pointer-events: none;
  transition: opacity 0.3s ease;
}
.blog-modal.open {
  opacity: 1; pointer-events: auto;
}
.blog-modal-backdrop {
  position: absolute; inset: 0;
  background: rgba(7,7,15,0.85);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}
.blog-modal-panel {
  position: relative; z-index: 1;
  background: #0d0d1a;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  width: 100%; max-width: 760px;
  max-height: 90vh; overflow-y: auto;
  display: flex; flex-direction: column;
  transform: translateY(24px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease;
  scrollbar-width: none;
}
.blog-modal-panel::-webkit-scrollbar { display: none; }
.blog-modal.open .blog-modal-panel { transform: translateY(0); }
.blog-modal-header {
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: space-between;
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem; border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  position: sticky; top: 0; background: #0d0d1a; z-index: 2;
}
.blog-modal-meta { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 0.75rem; }
.blog-modal-tag { /* inherits .blog-tag classes */ }
.blog-modal-date { font-size: 0.78rem; color: var(--text-muted); }
.blog-modal-close {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05); border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 8px; width: 36px; height: 36px;
  display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center;
  cursor: pointer; color: var(--text-muted);
  transition: background 0.2s, color 0.2s, border-color 0.2s;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}
.blog-modal-close:hover {
  background: rgba(239,68,68,0.1); color: #fca5a5;
  border-color: rgba(239,68,68,0.3);
}
.blog-modal-body { padding: 2rem 2rem 3rem; }
.blog-modal-img-wrap { margin-bottom: 1.75rem; border-radius: var(--radius); overflow: hidden; }
.blog-modal-img { width: 100%; max-height: 320px; object-fit: cover; display: block; }
.blog-modal-title {
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 3vw, 2rem); font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--white); line-height: 1.25; margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}
.blog-modal-content { font-size: 0.925rem; color: var(--text-muted); line-height: 1.85; }
.blog-modal-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--white);
  margin: 1.75rem 0 0.65rem;
}
.blog-modal-content p { margin-bottom: 1.1rem; }
.blog-modal-content ul { padding-left: 1.25rem; margin-bottom: 1.1rem; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 0.4rem; }
.blog-modal-content li { position: relative; padding-left: 0.5rem; }
.blog-modal-content li::marker { color: var(--accent); }
.blog-modal-content strong { color: var(--text); }
.blog-modal-content .highlight-box {
  background: rgba(108,99,255,0.07); border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  border-radius: 0 8px 8px 0; padding: 1rem 1.25rem; margin: 1.25rem 0;
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-card { width: 260px; }
  .blog-arrow { width: 34px; height: 34px; }
  .blog-arrow-left  { margin-right: 0.4rem; }
  .blog-arrow-right { margin-left: 0.4rem; }
  .blog-modal { padding: 0; align-items: flex-end; }
  .blog-modal-panel { max-height: 95vh; border-radius: var(--radius-lg) var(--radius-lg) 0 0; }
  .blog-modal-body { padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem 2.5rem; }
}