/* ==========================================================================
   DESIGN TOKENS & RESET
   ========================================================================== */
:root {
  --color-primary-dark:   #28353E;
  --color-primary:        #45576D;
  --color-accent-slate:   #778B96;
  --color-accent-soft:    #AAC7D5;
  --color-surface-light:  #DFEEF7;
  --color-bg-base:        #E7E7E7;

  --color-white:          #FFFFFF;
  --color-card-border:    rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.45);
  --color-text-title:     #28353E;
  --color-text-body:      #45576D;
  --color-text-muted:     #778B96;

  --font-heading: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;
  --font-body: 'Inter', -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, sans-serif;

  --shadow-sm: 0 4px 12px rgba(40, 53, 62, 0.04);
  --shadow-md: 0 10px 28px rgba(40, 53, 62, 0.08);
  --shadow-lg: 0 20px 40px rgba(40, 53, 62, 0.12);
  
  --radius-sm: 8px;
  --radius-md: 14px;
  --radius-lg: 24px;
  --radius-pill: 9999px;
  
  --transition-fast: 0.2s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
  --transition-smooth: 0.35s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1);
}

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

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

body {
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  -moz-osx-font-smoothing: grayscale;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

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

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  min-height: 100vh;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #E7E7E7 55%, #DFEEF7 100%);
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* Ambient Background Layer */
.hero-bg-layer {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  pointer-events: none;
  z-index: 1;
}

.hero-shape {
  position: absolute;
  border-radius: 50%;
  filter: blur(80px);
  opacity: 0.55;
}

.hero-shape-1 {
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  top: -120px;
  right: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-accent-soft) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0) 70%);
}

.hero-shape-2 {
  width: 420px;
  height: 420px;
  bottom: -100px;
  left: -80px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--color-surface-light) 0%, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0) 70%);
}

.hero-grid-overlay {
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background-image: 
    linear-gradient(rgba(119, 139, 150, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px),
    linear-gradient(90deg, rgba(119, 139, 150, 0.05) 1px, transparent 1px);
  background-size: 40px 40px;
  mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 80%);
  -webkit-mask-image: radial-gradient(ellipse at center, black 40%, transparent 80%);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HEADER / NAVIGATION
   ========================================================================== */

.site-header {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 10;
  width: 100%;
  padding: 1.5rem 0;
}

.header-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.brand-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.logo-mark {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  width: 38px;
  height: 38px;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.brand-logo:hover .logo-mark {
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.main-navigation {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
}

.nav-list {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 2rem;
  list-style: none;
}

.nav-link {
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  padding: 0.25rem 0;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: -2px;
  left: 0;
  width: 0%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transition: width var(--transition-smooth);
}

.nav-link:hover,
.nav-link.active {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

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

.nav-link-cta {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white) !important;
  padding: 0.55rem 1.3rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.nav-link-cta::after {
  display: none;
}

.nav-link-cta:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: space-around;
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  cursor: pointer;
  padding: 8px;
  z-index: 20;
}

.hamburger-line {
  width: 100%;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-radius: 2px;
  transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO CONTENT
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 5;
  flex: 1;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  padding: 1.5rem 0 3.5rem;
}

.hero-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.1fr 0.9fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  align-items: center;
}

.hero-content {
  animation: heroContentFadeIn 0.8s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.hero-badge {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  background-color: rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-accent-soft);
  padding: 0.4rem 0.95rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.badge-dot {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border-radius: 50%;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(69, 87, 109, 0.2);
}

.badge-text {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  line-height: 1.16;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.hero-title .text-accent {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
  display: inline-block;
}

.hero-title .text-accent::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  bottom: 6px;
  left: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 5px;
  background-color: rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.45);
  border-radius: 2px;
  z-index: -1;
}

.hero-description {
  font-size: 1.075rem;
  line-height: 1.68;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  max-width: 530px;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2.75rem;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
  cursor: pointer;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
}

.btn-primary {
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.btn-primary .btn-icon {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.btn-primary:hover .btn-icon {
  transform: translate(2px, -2px);
}

.btn-secondary {
  background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.btn-secondary:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hero-stats {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(119, 139, 150, 0.2);
}

.stat-item {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.stat-label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.stat-divider {
  width: 1px;
  height: 34px;
  background-color: rgba(119, 139, 150, 0.2);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   HERO VISUAL / CUTOUT PORTRAIT (Enhanced Scale)
   ========================================================================== */

.hero-visual {
  position: relative;
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
  animation: heroVisualFadeIn 1s cubic-bezier(0.16, 1, 0.3, 1) forwards;
}

.visual-cutout-container {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 540px; /* Width barha di gayi hai */
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  align-items: flex-end;
}

/* Ambient Glow scaled up */
.visual-ambient-circle {
  position: absolute;
  width: 460px;
  height: 460px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.55) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.15) 70%, transparent 100%);
  top: 8%;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  z-index: 1;
  filter: blur(28px);
}

/* Background Arch Scaled */
.visual-arch-base {
  position: absolute;
  width: 380px;
  height: 490px;
  bottom: 0;
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.7) 0%, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0.2) 100%);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.5);
  border-bottom: none;
  border-radius: 190px 190px 0 0;
  z-index: 1;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
}

/* Cutout Portrait Scaled Up */
.hero-portrait-cutout {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 500px; /* 410px se barha kar 500px kar diya gaya */
  height: auto;
  max-height: 620px; /* Tall portrait presentation */
  object-fit: contain;
  display: block;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 20px 28px rgba(40, 53, 62, 0.16));
}

/* Repositioned badges for larger scale */
.sleek-badge {
  position: absolute;
  z-index: 3;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.1rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.sleek-badge-left {
  top: 42%;
  left: -28px;
}

.sleek-badge-right {
  bottom: 12%;
  right: -24px;
}
.sleek-badge-dot {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
}

.sleek-badge-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.sleek-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.sleek-subtitle {
  font-size: 0.6875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   KEYFRAME ANIMATIONS
   ========================================================================== */

@keyframes heroContentFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(18px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@keyframes heroVisualFadeIn {
  from {
    opacity: 0;
    transform: translateY(24px);
  }
  to {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  *, *::before, *::after {
    animation-duration: 0.01ms !important;
    animation-iteration-count: 1 !important;
    transition-duration: 0.01ms !important;
  }
}

/* ==========================================================================
   PERFECT RESPONSIVE ENGINE (Pixel 7 & All Devices)
   ========================================================================== */

/* Global Anti-Overflow Fix */
html, body {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* 1. TABLET SCREENS (max-width: 1024px) */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .visual-cutout-container {
    max-width: 400px;
  }

  .sleek-badge-left {
    left: -10px;
  }

  .sleek-badge-right {
    right: -10px;
  }

  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

/* 2. MOBILE & HAMBURGER TRANSITION (max-width: 868px) */
@media (max-width: 868px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .main-navigation {
    position: absolute;
    top: 100%;
    left: 0;
    width: 100%;
    background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.98);
    backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(16px);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
    padding: 1.5rem;
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transform: translateY(-10px);
    transition: all var(--transition-smooth);
    z-index: 100;
  }

  .main-navigation.is-open {
    opacity: 1;
    visibility: visible;
    transform: translateY(0);
  }

  .nav-list {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: stretch;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .nav-link-cta {
    text-align: center;
  }

  .nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(1) {
    transform: translateY(8px) rotate(45deg);
  }
  .nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(2) {
    opacity: 0;
  }
  .nav-toggle.is-active .hamburger-line:nth-child(3) {
    transform: translateY(-8px) rotate(-45deg);
  }

  .hero-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 2rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .hero-badge,
  .hero-description,
  .hero-actions,
  .hero-stats {
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
    justify-content: center;
  }
}

/* 3. GOOGLE PIXEL 7 & SMALL DEVICES (max-width: 480px) */
@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .header-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
    line-height: 1.22;
  }

  .hero-description {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .hero-actions {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  }

  .btn {
    width: 100%;
    padding: 0.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .hero-stats {
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-number {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
  }

  /* Cutout Image Sizing Fix */
  .visual-cutout-container {
    max-width: 100%;
    width: 100%;
  }

  .visual-ambient-circle {
    width: 250px;
    height: 250px;
  }

  .visual-arch-base {
    width: 220px;
    height: 290px;
    border-radius: 110px 110px 0 0;
  }

  .hero-portrait-cutout {
    width: 100%;
    max-width: 270px;
    max-height: 360px;
  }

  /* Safe badges on mobile - no overflowing */
  .sleek-badge {
    padding: 0.4rem 0.65rem;
  }

  .sleek-badge-left {
    top: 20%;
    left: 2px;
  }

  .sleek-badge-right {
    bottom: 4%;
    right: 2px;
  }

  .sleek-title {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }

  .sleek-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.62rem;
  }

  /* Highlights Section 2x2 Clean Grid */
  .stats-section {
    padding: 0 0 2.5rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 0.75rem;
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 0.9rem 0.75rem;
    gap: 0.5rem;
  }

  .stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 32px;
    height: 32px;
  }

  .stat-card-number {
    font-size: 1.35rem;
  }

  .stat-card-title {
    font-size: 0.78rem;
  }

  .stat-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.68rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== HERO SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   QUICK STATS / PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS — START
   ========================================================================== */

.stats-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 0 0 4.5rem;
  background-color: transparent;
  margin-top: -1.5rem;
}

.stats-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.stat-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.75);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95);
}

.stat-icon-wrap {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: background-color var(--transition-fast), color var(--transition-fast);
}

.stat-card:hover .stat-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
}

.stat-info {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.stat-card-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.stat-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 0.25rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.stat-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
  margin: 0;
}

/* Responsive Rules for Stats */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .stats-section {
    padding: 0 0 3rem;
    margin-top: 0.5rem;
  }

  .stats-container {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* 2x2 grid for Google Pixel 7 */
    gap: 0.85rem;
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .stat-card {
    padding: 1.1rem 0.9rem;
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .stat-icon-wrap {
    width: 36px;
    height: 36px;
  }

  .stat-card-number {
    font-size: 1.6rem;
  }

  .stat-card-title {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }

  .stat-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.7rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== QUICK STATS / PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT ME SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.about-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0.4) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.3) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.about-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.15fr;
  gap: 3.5rem;
  align-items: center;
}

/* Left Column */
.about-header-col {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.section-tag {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tag-line {
  width: 24px;
  height: 2px;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  border-radius: 2px;
}

.tag-text {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-main-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.about-main-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
  position: relative;
}

.about-pillars {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.pillar-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-size: 0.9375rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.pillar-bullet {
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background-color: var(--color-primary);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.5);
}

/* Right Column Card */
.about-narrative-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.about-lead-text {
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.about-lead-text strong {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
}

.about-body-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.about-action-wrap {
  margin-top: 0.75rem;
  padding-top: 1.25rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.3);
}

.about-link-btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.6rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.about-link-btn svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

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

.about-link-btn:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

/* Responsive Rules for About */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .about-container {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-narrative-card {
    padding: 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .about-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .about-main-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
    margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  }

  .about-pillars {
    gap: 0.65rem;
  }

  .pillar-item {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .about-narrative-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .about-lead-text {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
  }

  .about-body-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .about-link-btn {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== ABOUT ME SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   CORE EXPERTISE SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.expertise-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.expertise-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Center Section Header */
.section-header-center {
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto 3.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.section-header-center .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
}

.section-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 3.2vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  line-height: 1.2;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

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

.section-subtitle {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* 8-Card Grid Layout */
.expertise-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.expertise-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.expertise-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.expertise-icon-box {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.expertise-card:hover .expertise-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.expertise-card-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.expertise-card-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR EXPERTISE (Desktop, Tablet, Pixel 7)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1080px) {
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .expertise-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .expertise-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .section-header-center {
    margin-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .section-title {
    font-size: 1.75rem;
  }

  .section-subtitle {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  /* Single-column stack with refined touch paddings for Google Pixel 7 */
  .expertise-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .expertise-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .expertise-icon-box {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
    margin-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .expertise-card-title {
    font-size: 1.025rem;
  }

  .expertise-card-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== CORE EXPERTISE SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE (TIMELINE) SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.experience-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.experience-container {
  max-width: 980px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Timeline Core Structure */
.timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 3rem;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

/* Vertical Track Line */
.timeline-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 12px;
  bottom: 24px;
  left: 7px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-accent-soft) 80%, transparent 100%);
}

.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 2.5rem;
}

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

/* Nodes / Dots on Line */
.timeline-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 6px;
  left: -2.5rem;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.8);
  z-index: 2;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-node .node-pulse {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -5px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(69, 87, 109, 0.25);
  animation: pulseNode 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pulseNode {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.8); opacity: 0; }
}

.timeline-item:hover .timeline-node {
  transform: scale(1.15);
  border-color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* Content Box */
.timeline-content {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.timeline-content:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.timeline-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
}

.timeline-period {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.timeline-period.current {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.timeline-location {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.timeline-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
}

.timeline-company {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.timeline-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

.timeline-cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR TIMELINE (Desktop, Tablet, Pixel 7)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .timeline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 2rem;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: -2rem;
    width: 14px;
    height: 14px;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 6px;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.25rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .experience-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .experience-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .timeline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 1.65rem;
    margin: 2.25rem auto 2.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-line {
    left: 5px;
  }

  .timeline-node {
    left: -1.65rem;
    width: 12px;
    height: 12px;
    top: 10px;
  }

  .timeline-content {
    padding: 1.15rem 1rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  }

  .timeline-meta {
    flex-direction: column;
    align-items: flex-start;
    gap: 0.4rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-role {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
  }

  .timeline-company {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
    margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  }

  .timeline-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    line-height: 1.55;
  }

  .timeline-cta-wrapper .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ==================== PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.industries-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.industries-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 2-Column Horizontal Cards Grid */
.industries-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.industry-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.65rem;
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.industry-icon-wrap {
  width: 50px;
  height: 50px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.industry-card:hover .industry-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.industry-content {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.industry-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.industry-desc {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR INDUSTRIES (Desktop, Tablet, Pixel 7)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .industries-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.15rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .industries-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .industries-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .industry-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
    gap: 0.9rem;
  }

  .industry-icon-wrap {
    width: 42px;
    height: 42px;
  }

  .industry-name {
    font-size: 1.025rem;
  }

  .industry-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.qualifications-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.4) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.qualifications-container {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.qualifications-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
  gap: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

.qualification-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.qualification-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.qual-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.qual-icon-wrap {
  width: 48px;
  height: 48px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.qualification-card:hover .qual-icon-wrap {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
}

.qual-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  display: block;
}

.qual-card-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.qual-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.qual-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.education-item {
  padding-top: 0.5rem;
}

.qual-bullet {
  width: 8px;
  height: 8px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary);
  margin-top: 6px;
  flex-shrink: 0;
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.5);
}

.qual-detail {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.qual-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.qual-institution {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  line-height: 1.4;
}

.qual-cta-wrapper {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: center;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR QUALIFICATIONS (Desktop, Tablet, Pixel 7)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .qualifications-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .qualifications-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .qualifications-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .qualification-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .qual-card-header {
    margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
    padding-bottom: 1rem;
  }

  .qual-icon-wrap {
    width: 40px;
    height: 40px;
  }

  .qual-card-heading {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .qual-title {
    font-size: 0.925rem;
  }

  .qual-institution {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
  }

  .qual-cta-wrapper .btn {
    width: 100%;
  }
}
/* ==================== CERTIFICATIONS & EDUCATION SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   WHY WORK WITH ME SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.strengths-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.strengths-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Grid Layout: 3 Columns with 1 Featured Card Spanning 2 Rows */
.strengths-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.25fr 1fr 1fr;
  grid-template-rows: auto auto;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.strength-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.82);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast), background var(--transition-fast);
}

.strength-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

/* Featured Large Card */
.strength-featured {
  grid-row: span 2;
  background: linear-gradient(145deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.6) 100%);
  border-color: rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.7);
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
}

.strength-featured .strength-title {
  font-size: 1.45rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.strength-featured .strength-desc {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
}

.strength-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1.35rem;
}

.strength-icon-box {
  width: 46px;
  height: 46px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.strength-card:hover .strength-icon-box {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  transform: scale(1.05);
}

.strength-index {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.125rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.strength-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.strength-desc {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN FOR STRENGTHS (Tablet & Pixel 7)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .strengths-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    grid-template-rows: auto;
  }

  .strength-featured {
    grid-row: span 1;
    grid-column: span 2;
    padding: 2rem 1.75rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .strengths-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .strengths-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

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

  .strength-featured {
    grid-column: span 1;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .strength-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .strength-featured .strength-title {
    font-size: 1.2rem;
  }

  .strength-featured .strength-desc {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .strength-title {
    font-size: 1.05rem;
  }

  .strength-desc {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== WHY WORK WITH ME SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   10. WORK PHILOSOPHY SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.philosophy-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-bg-base) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.philosophy-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.philosophy-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.philosophy-quote-mark {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  left: 30px;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 5rem;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  opacity: 0.35;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.philosophy-card .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.philosophy-heading {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.4rem, 2.4vw, 1.85rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  letter-spacing: -0.01em;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.philosophy-text {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  max-width: 680px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   11. CALL-TO-ACTION BANNER SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.cta-banner-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 2rem 0 5.5rem;
  background: transparent;
}

.cta-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.cta-card {
  position: relative;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, #1c262d 100%);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3.5rem 3rem;
  overflow: hidden;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
}

.cta-bg-glow {
  position: absolute;
  top: -40%;
  right: -20%;
  width: 500px;
  height: 500px;
  background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.25) 0%, transparent 70%);
  filter: blur(50px);
  pointer-events: none;
}

.cta-content {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
  max-width: 760px;
}

.cta-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(1.85rem, 3vw, 2.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-white);
  line-height: 1.25;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.cta-desc {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  opacity: 0.9;
}

.cta-buttons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.cta-btn-white {
  background-color: var(--color-white);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.cta-btn-white:hover {
  background-color: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.cta-btn-glass {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.12);
  color: var(--color-white);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.25);
  backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(8px);
}

.cta-btn-glass:hover {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.22);
  border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.4);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   12. CONTACT SECTION — START
   ========================================================================== */

.contact-section {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 6;
  padding: 5.5rem 0 6rem;
  background: var(--color-bg-base);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.contact-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.contact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 0.95fr 1.05fr;
  gap: 2.5rem;
  align-items: flex-start;
}

/* Left: Contact Info */
.contact-info-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-panel-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.contact-panel-desc {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
}

.contact-items-list {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.15rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

.contact-item {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  padding: 0.85rem 1rem;
  background: rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.contact-item:hover {
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  transform: translateX(4px);
}

.contact-icon-box {
  width: 42px;
  height: 42px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  flex-shrink: 0;
}

.contact-item-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.contact-label {
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
}

.contact-val {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.contact-socials-wrap {
  padding-top: 1.5rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.socials-label {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
}

.social-icons {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.social-btn {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.social-btn:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Right: Form Panel */
.contact-form-panel {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.5rem 2.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.contact-form {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

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

.form-group {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.form-label {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.form-input,
.form-textarea {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 0.8rem 1rem;
  font-family: var(--font-body);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(240, 244, 248, 0.7);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  outline: none;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.form-input:focus,
.form-textarea:focus {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
}

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

.form-submit-btn {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 0.5rem;
  padding: 0.9rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Devices)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .contact-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
  }

  .cta-card {
    padding: 2.5rem 2rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 480px) {
  .philosophy-section,
  .contact-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .philosophy-container,
  .cta-container,
  .contact-container {
    padding: 0 1rem;
  }

  .philosophy-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .philosophy-heading {
    font-size: 1.3rem;
  }

  .philosophy-text {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
  }

  .cta-banner-section {
    padding: 1rem 0 3.5rem;
  }

  .cta-card {
    padding: 2rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .cta-title {
    font-size: 1.55rem;
  }

  .cta-desc {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .cta-buttons {
    flex-direction: column;
    width: 100%;
    gap: 0.85rem;
  }

  .cta-btn-white,
  .cta-btn-glass {
    width: 100%;
  }

  .contact-info-panel,
  .contact-form-panel {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

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

  .contact-val {
    font-size: 0.825rem;
    word-break: break-all;
  }
}
/* ==================== CONTACT SECTION — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE STYLING — START
   ========================================================================== */

.about-page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.about-block-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.about-block-section.bg-tint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45) 0%, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0.3) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.about-inner-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 1. About Hero Section */
.about-hero-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #E7E7E7 60%, #DFEEF7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
}

.about-hero-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.about-hero-container .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.about-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.about-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
}

.about-intro-narrative {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 1rem;
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* 2. Journey Timeline */
.about-journey-timeline {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 860px;
  margin: 3rem auto 0;
  padding-left: 2rem;
}

.journey-track-line {
  position: absolute;
  top: 10px;
  bottom: 20px;
  left: 6px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-accent-soft) 100%);
}

.journey-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.75rem;
  margin-bottom: 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.journey-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.journey-node {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: -2rem;
  width: 14px;
  height: 14px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 3px rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.8);
}

.journey-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-year {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.journey-year.current {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.journey-place {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.journey-role {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.journey-org {
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.journey-text {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.6;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 3. What I Do (8 Cards) */
.what-i-do-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.wid-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast);
}

.wid-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.wid-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.wid-desc {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 4. Industry Pills */
.industry-pills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ind-pill-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.ind-pill-card:hover {
  background: var(--color-white);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

.ind-pill-span2 {
  grid-column: span 2;
}

.ind-pill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ind-pill-text {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
  margin: 0;
}

/* 5. Strengths Detailed Grid */
.strengths-detailed-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.strength-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.strength-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
  opacity: 0.6;
}

.strength-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.strength-detail {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  line-height: 1.6;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 6. Approach Framework */
.approach-quote {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin: 0.75rem auto 0;
  max-width: 650px;
}

.approach-steps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
  margin-top: 3rem;
}

.approach-step {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.step-badge {
  width: 40px;
  height: 40px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 800;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.step-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.step-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 7. Values Grid */
.values-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
  gap: 1.15rem;
}

.value-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
}

.value-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.value-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 8. Highlights Track */
.highlights-grid-wrap {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.hl-stat-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.hl-number {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: block;
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.hl-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.2rem;
}

.hl-desc {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 9. Education Box */
.about-edu-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 1.2fr;
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.edu-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 2rem;
}

.edu-type {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  display: block;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.edu-degree {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.edu-institute {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.edu-cert-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.edu-cert-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

.edu-cert-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 10. Beyond Title */
.beyond-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.beyond-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

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

.beyond-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.beyond-text:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* 11. Rely Checklist */
.rely-checklist-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.rely-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 0.85rem 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.rely-check {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* 12. About Final CTA */
.about-final-cta {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   ABOUT PAGE RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Screens)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .what-i-do-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

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

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

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

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .about-block-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .about-hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .about-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .about-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .about-intro-narrative {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .what-i-do-grid,
  .industry-pills-grid,
  .strengths-detailed-grid,
  .approach-steps-grid,
  .values-grid,
  .highlights-grid-wrap,
  .rely-checklist-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .ind-pill-span2 {
    grid-column: span 1;
  }

  .beyond-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .beyond-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .beyond-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .about-journey-timeline {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .journey-card {
    padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  }

  .journey-node {
    left: -1.5rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== ABOUT PAGE STYLING — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERIENCE PAGE STYLING — START
   ========================================================================== */

.experience-page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.exp-block-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.exp-block-section.bg-tint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45) 0%, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0.3) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.exp-inner-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 01 & 02: Experience Hero & Stats */
.exp-hero-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #E7E7E7 60%, #DFEEF7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
}

.exp-hero-container {
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.exp-hero-container .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.exp-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.exp-hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.exp-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.exp-hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  max-width: 720px;
  margin: 0 auto 2.5rem;
}

.exp-stats-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 2.25rem;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  padding: 1.25rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 820px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.exp-stat-box {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}

.exp-stat-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.65rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.1;
}

.exp-stat-lbl {
  font-size: 0.775rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.exp-stat-sep {
  width: 1px;
  height: 32px;
  background-color: rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
}

/* 03: Career Timeline */
.exp-timeline-wrapper {
  position: relative;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 3.5rem auto 0;
  padding-left: 2.5rem;
}

.exp-timeline-spine {
  position: absolute;
  top: 15px;
  bottom: 25px;
  left: 7px;
  width: 2px;
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--color-primary-dark) 0%, var(--color-accent-soft) 85%, transparent 100%);
}

.exp-timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  margin-bottom: 3rem;
}

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

.exp-timeline-dot {
  position: absolute;
  top: 18px;
  left: -2.5rem;
  width: 16px;
  height: 16px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--color-white);
  border: 3px solid var(--color-primary-dark);
  box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.8);
  z-index: 2;
}

.exp-timeline-dot.current .pulse-ring {
  position: absolute;
  inset: -6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: rgba(69, 87, 109, 0.25);
  animation: pulseExp 2s infinite ease-out;
}

@keyframes pulseExp {
  0% { transform: scale(0.9); opacity: 0.8; }
  100% { transform: scale(1.9); opacity: 0; }
}

.exp-timeline-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  -webkit-backdrop-filter: blur(14px);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.exp-timeline-card:hover {
  transform: translateX(4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.exp-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 1rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.exp-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.exp-pill.current {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.exp-location-tag {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.exp-position {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.exp-firm {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.exp-project-highlight {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.5);
  padding: 0.5rem 0.85rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  border-left: 3px solid var(--color-primary);
}

.exp-responsibilities h5 {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.65rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.exp-bullet-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.exp-bullet-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.35rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.exp-bullet-list li::before {
  content: "•";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

/* 04: Detailed Role Breakdown */
.detailed-role-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.75rem 2.25rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.role-badge {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.role-overview-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin: 0.5rem 0 0.2rem;
}

.role-overview-firm {
  font-size: 1rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
}

.role-summary-text {
  font-size: 0.975rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 1.25rem 0 2rem;
  padding-bottom: 1.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.role-functional-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.func-group-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 2px solid var(--color-surface-light);
  padding-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.func-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.func-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.func-list li::before {
  content: "–";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

/* 05: Selected Projects */
.projects-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.project-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.project-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: var(--color-white);
}

.project-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.project-tag {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.project-location {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.project-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.project-role-tag {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.project-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.project-highlights {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.project-highlights span {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.5);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
}

/* 06: Functional Experience */
.functional-caps-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.func-cap-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.func-cap-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.func-cap-tags {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 07: Career Progression Strip */
.progression-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  margin: 2.5rem 0 2rem;
}

.prog-node {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1rem;
  text-align: center;
  flex: 1;
}

.prog-node.current {
  border-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.prog-yr {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.prog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.925rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin: 0.6rem 0 0.2rem;
}

.prog-sub {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  margin: 0;
}

.prog-arrow {
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: bold;
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
}

.progression-summary-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.75rem;
  text-align: center;
  max-width: 850px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
}

/* 08: Industries Grid */
.industries-icon-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.ind-icon-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.ind-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.6rem;
  display: block;
}

.ind-icon-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.ind-icon-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 09: Skills Tags Cloud */
.skills-tags-cloud {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 880px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skill-tag-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  padding: 0.65rem 1.25rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.skill-tag-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 10: Professional Impact */
.impact-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1rem;
}

.impact-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  padding: 1rem 1.25rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
}

.impact-bullet {
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 800;
}

/* 11: Tools & Systems Grid */
.tools-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tool-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.tool-category {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.tool-items {
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
  line-height: 1.6;
}

/* 12: Final Experience CTA */
.exp-final-cta {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   EXPERIENCE PAGE RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Screens)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .role-functional-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

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

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

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

  .progression-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
  }

  .prog-arrow {
    transform: rotate(90deg);
  }

  .prog-node {
    width: 100%;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .exp-block-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .exp-hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .exp-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .exp-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .exp-stats-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  }

  .exp-stat-sep {
    display: none;
  }

  .exp-timeline-wrapper {
    padding-left: 1.5rem;
  }

  .exp-timeline-dot {
    left: -1.5rem;
  }

  .exp-timeline-card {
    padding: 1.35rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .exp-position {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
  }

  .detailed-role-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.15rem;
  }

  .functional-caps-grid,
  .industries-icon-grid,
  .impact-grid,
  .tools-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ==================== EXPERIENCE PAGE STYLING — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS PAGE STYLING — START
   ========================================================================== */

.skills-page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.skills-block-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
  position: relative;
}

.skills-block-section.bg-tint {
  background: linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.45) 0%, rgba(231, 231, 231, 0.3) 100%);
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.skills-inner-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* 01: Skills Hero */
.skills-hero-section {
  padding: 5rem 0 4.5rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #E7E7E7 60%, #DFEEF7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
}

.skills-hero-container {
  max-width: 920px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.skills-hero-container .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.skills-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.skills-hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.skills-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.2rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 700;
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.skills-hero-subtext {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  max-width: 760px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

/* 02: Core Competencies (8 Cards) */
.competencies-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.comp-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.4rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.comp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.comp-card-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
  padding-bottom: 0.85rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.35);
}

.comp-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.comp-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.3;
}

.comp-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.45rem;
}

.comp-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.comp-list li::before {
  content: "–";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  color: var(--color-primary);
  font-weight: bold;
}

/* 03: Proficiency Matrix */
.proficiency-matrix-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 1040px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.prof-item {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.prof-info {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.prof-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.prof-badge {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.725rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  padding: 0.2rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.tier-advanced {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.tier-intermediate {
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.6);
}

.prof-bar-track {
  width: 100%;
  height: 6px;
  background: rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.3);
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  overflow: hidden;
}

.prof-bar-fill {
  height: 100%;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

.fill-advanced {
  width: 90%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-primary) 0%, var(--color-primary-dark) 100%);
}

.fill-intermediate {
  width: 65%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--color-accent-soft) 0%, var(--color-primary) 100%);
}

/* 04: Skills in Practice */
.practice-workflow-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.workflow-card {
  position: relative;
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 2rem;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
}

.workflow-step-num {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
  opacity: 0.6;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.workflow-chain {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.75rem;
}

.workflow-chain span {
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
}

.workflow-desc {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 05: Software & Tools */
.tools-env-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 1.5rem;
}

.tool-env-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.5rem;
}

.tool-env-header {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.tool-env-icon {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
}

.tool-env-name {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
}

.tool-env-pills {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: 0.5rem;
}

.tool-env-pills span {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.6);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.5);
  padding: 0.3rem 0.75rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
}

/* 06: Soft Skills */
.strengths-soft-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.soft-strength-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
}

.soft-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.soft-desc {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 07: Industry Knowledge */
.industry-skills-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  gap: 1.25rem;
}

.ind-skill-box {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.85);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-md);
  padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.ind-skill-icon {
  font-size: 2rem;
  margin-bottom: 0.5rem;
}

.ind-skill-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.1rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 0.4rem;
}

.ind-skill-text {
  font-size: 0.825rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 08: Experience Philosophy Card */
.skills-philosophy-card {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.95) 0%, rgba(223, 238, 247, 0.5) 100%);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 3rem 2.5rem;
  max-width: 960px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.skills-phil-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.85rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.skills-phil-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.skills-phil-text {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1.75;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin: 0;
}

/* 09: Cloud Tags */
.skills-cloud-wrap {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 0.85rem;
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.cloud-pill {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.9);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  padding: 0.6rem 1.15rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.cloud-pill:hover {
  background: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* 10: Final Skills CTA */
.skills-final-cta {
  padding: 3rem 0 6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   SKILLS PAGE RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Screens)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .competencies-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }

  .proficiency-matrix-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 1.25rem;
  }

  .practice-workflow-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .tools-env-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

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

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

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .skills-block-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .skills-hero-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .skills-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .skills-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

  .skills-hero-subtext {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
  }

  .competencies-grid,
  .strengths-soft-grid,
  .industry-skills-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .skills-philosophy-card {
    padding: 1.75rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .skills-phil-title {
    font-size: 1.45rem;
  }

  .skills-phil-text {
    font-size: 0.875rem;
  }

  .workflow-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }

  .workflow-chain {
    font-size: 0.975rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== SKILLS PAGE STYLING — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   BLOG & CONTACT DEDICATED PAGES STYLING — START
   ========================================================================== */

/* Blog Layout */
.blog-page-main,
.contact-page-main {
  position: relative;
  width: 100%;
  overflow-x: hidden;
  background-color: var(--color-bg-base);
}

.blog-hero-section,
.contact-page-hero {
  padding: 5rem 0 4rem;
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F0F4F8 0%, #E7E7E7 60%, #DFEEF7 100%);
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.4);
}

.blog-hero-container,
.contact-hero-container {
  max-width: 900px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
  text-align: center;
}

.blog-hero-container .section-tag,
.contact-hero-container .section-tag {
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-hero-title,
.contact-hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: clamp(2.2rem, 3.8vw, 3.4rem);
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.18;
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
}

.blog-hero-title span,
.contact-hero-title span {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-hero-lead,
.contact-hero-lead {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.blog-block-section,
.contact-block-section {
  padding: 5.5rem 0;
}

.blog-inner-container,
.contact-inner-container {
  max-width: 1180px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

/* Blog Cards */
.blog-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 1.75rem;
}

.blog-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.88);
  border: 1px solid var(--color-card-border);
  border-radius: var(--radius-lg);
  padding: 2.25rem 1.75rem;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-sm);
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast), border-color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px);
  border-color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  background: var(--color-white);
  box-shadow: var(--shadow-md);
}

.blog-card-meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  margin-bottom: 1rem;
}

.blog-category {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  background: var(--color-surface-light);
  padding: 0.25rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: var(--radius-pill);
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
}

.blog-date {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--color-text-muted);
  font-weight: 500;
}

.blog-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  line-height: 1.35;
  margin-bottom: 0.85rem;
}

.blog-excerpt {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-text-body);
  margin-bottom: 1.75rem;
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.blog-read-more {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.5rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-more:hover {
  color: var(--color-primary);
}

.blog-read-more svg {
  transition: transform var(--transition-fast);
}

.blog-read-more:hover svg {
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

.blog-final-cta {
  padding: 2rem 0 6rem;
}

/* ==========================================================================
   RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Screens)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .blog-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .blog-block-section,
  .contact-block-section {
    padding: 3.5rem 0;
  }

  .blog-hero-section,
  .contact-page-hero {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 2.5rem;
  }

  .blog-hero-title,
  .contact-hero-title {
    font-size: 1.85rem;
  }

  .blog-hero-lead,
  .contact-hero-lead {
    font-size: 1rem;
  }

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

  .blog-card {
    padding: 1.5rem 1.25rem;
  }
}
/* ==================== BLOG & CONTACT DEDICATED PAGES STYLING — END ==================== */
/* ==========================================================================
   SITE FOOTER STYLING — START
   ========================================================================== */

.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  background-color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  padding: 4.5rem 0 2rem;
  border-top: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.2);
  z-index: 10;
}

.footer-container {
  max-width: 1240px;
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 1.5rem;
}

.footer-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 0.8fr 0.9fr 1fr;
  gap: 3rem;
  padding-bottom: 3.5rem;
  border-bottom: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.15);
}

/* Col 1: Brand */
.footer-col-brand {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.footer-logo {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.75rem;
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 700;
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.15rem;
}

.footer-logo .logo-mark {
  background: var(--color-primary);
  color: var(--color-white);
}

.footer-brand-desc {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  margin-bottom: 1.5rem;
  max-width: 340px;
}

.footer-socials {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-social-link {
  width: 36px;
  height: 36px;
  border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08);
  border: 1px solid rgba(170, 199, 213, 0.2);
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  transition: all var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-social-link:hover {
  background: var(--color-accent-soft);
  color: var(--color-primary-dark);
  transform: translateY(-2px);
}

/* Col Titles & Lists */
.footer-col-title {
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--color-white);
  margin-bottom: 1.25rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.footer-links-list {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.65rem;
}

.footer-link {
  font-size: 0.8875rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast), transform var(--transition-fast);
  display: inline-block;
}

.footer-link:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
  transform: translateX(3px);
}

/* Col 4: Location Contact */
.footer-contact-items {
  list-style: none;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.85rem;
}

.footer-contact-row {
  display: flex;
  align-items: flex-start;
  gap: 0.65rem;
  font-size: 0.875rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.footer-contact-row svg {
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  flex-shrink: 0;
  margin-top: 3px;
}

.footer-contact-anchor {
  color: var(--color-surface-light);
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-contact-anchor:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* Bottom Strip */
.footer-bottom-strip {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  padding-top: 1.75rem;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-slate);
}

.footer-back-to-top {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  color: var(--color-accent-soft);
  font-family: var(--font-heading);
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: color var(--transition-fast);
}

.footer-back-to-top:hover {
  color: var(--color-white);
}

/* ==========================================================================
   FOOTER RESPONSIVE DESIGN (Pixel 7 & Small Screens)
   ========================================================================== */

@media (max-width: 1024px) {
  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 2.5rem;
  }
}

@media (max-width: 600px) {
  .site-footer {
    padding: 3.5rem 0 1.5rem;
  }

  .footer-container {
    padding: 0 1.25rem;
  }

  .footer-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 2rem;
    padding-bottom: 2.25rem;
  }

  .footer-bottom-strip {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 1rem;
    text-align: center;
  }
}
/* ==================== SITE FOOTER STYLING — END ==================== */