/* === Tech Professional — Dark UI === */
:root{
  --bg:#282a32;
  --card: rgba(152, 140, 140, 0.04);
  --glass: rgba(219, 208, 208, 0.03);
  --border: #282a32(209, 20, 20, 0.06);
  --accent:#f2f838;
  --accent2:#ebf654;
  --text:#e6eef6;
  --muted:#9aa6b2;
  --glass-border: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
}

/* base */
*{box-sizing:border-box}
html{scroll-behavior:smooth}
body{
  margin:0;
  font-family:Inter,system-ui,-apple-system,Segoe UI,Roboto,Helvetica,Arial;
  background:
    radial-gradient(800px 400px at 10% -10%, rgba(56,189,248,.06), transparent),
    radial-gradient(700px 300px at 90% 10%, rgba(34,197,94,.06), transparent),
    var(--bg);
  color:var(--text);
  -webkit-font-smoothing:antialiased;
}

/* canvas behind everything */
#bg-canvas{
  position:fixed;inset:0;z-index:0;pointer-events:none;
}

/* custom cursor glow */
.cursor{
  position:fixed;z-index:60;pointer-events:none;width:220px;height:220px;
  border-radius:50%;transform:translate(-50%,-50%);
  background:radial-gradient(circle, rgba(56,189,248,.18), transparent 40%);
  mix-blend-mode:screen;transition:width .15s ease,height .15s ease;
}

/* NAV */
.nav{position:sticky;top:0;z-index:40;background:#282a32(55, 56, 59, 0.6);backdrop-filter:blur(10px);border-bottom:1px solid var(--border)}
.nav-inner{max-width:1100px;margin:0 auto;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 20px;gap:12px}
.nav-logo{
  height:42px;
  width:auto;
  object-fit:contain;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, filter 0.25s ease;
}

/* subtle hover glow */
.nav-logo:hover{
  transform: scale(1.08);
  filter:
    drop-shadow(0 0 18px rgba(245, 248, 56, 0.823))
    drop-shadow(0 0 30px rgba(111, 136, 20, 0.4));
}

.nav-links{display:flex;gap:18px;list-style:none}
.nav-links a{color:var(--muted);text-decoration:none;font-weight:600}
.nav-links a:hover{color:var(--accent)}
.nav-actions{display:flex;align-items:center;gap:12px}
.social{color:var(--muted);font-size:18px}

/* Sections */
.section{position:relative;z-index:10;max-width:1100px;margin:40px auto;padding:40px 24px}
.hero{padding-top:40px;padding-bottom:24px}
.hero-inner{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 360px;gap:40px;align-items:start}

/* responsive stack */
@media (max-width:950px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:20px}
  .nav-links{display:none}
}

/* profile */
.profile-wrap{position:relative;display:inline-block}
.profile-img{
  width:370px;
  height:470px;
  border-radius:16px;
  object-fit:cover;
  border:#282a32;

  /* glowing shadow */


  position: relative;
  z-index: 2;
}



/* hero text */
.hero-title{font-size:clamp(3rem,6vw,4rem);margin:18px 0 8px;line-height:1}
.caret{color:var(--accent);margin-left:6px;opacity:0.9}
.hero-sub{color:rgb(195, 197, 173);max-width:750px;   font-family: Consolas, "Courier New", monospace; font-size: 1.2rem;
}

/* ctas */
.hero-ctas{margin-top:20px;display:flex;gap:12px;flex-wrap:wrap}
.btn{
  display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;padding:12px 16px;border-radius:12px;border:1px solid var(--glass-border);
  background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));color:var(--text);text-decoration:none;font-weight:700;cursor:pointer;
  transition:transform .18s ease,box-shadow .18s ease;
}
.btn:hover{transform:translateY(-4px)}
.btn.primary{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));color:#021017;box-shadow:0 8px 30px rgba(34,197,94,0.08)}
.btn.ghost{border:1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.03);background:transparent;color:var(--muted)}

/* magnetic helper — transform will be applied in JS */
.magnetic{will-change:transform}

/* quick stats */
/* ===== HERO QUICK STATS (ENHANCED) ===== */

.quick-stats {
  display: flex;
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 32px;
}

.quick-stats div {
  min-width: 170px;
  padding: 18px 22px;

  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
  );

  border-radius: 18px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: left;

  animation: statFloat 6.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

/* label */
.quick-stats strong {
  display: block;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.3px;
}

/* value */
.quick-stats span {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* hover lift */
.quick-stats div:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 80px rgba(56,189,248,0.18),
    0 0 40px rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}
/* floating motion for stat boxes */
@keyframes statFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.quick-stats div:nth-child(1) {
  animation-delay: 0s;
}

.quick-stats div:nth-child(2) {
  animation-delay: 1.2s;
}

.quick-stats div:nth-child(3) {
  animation-delay: 2.4s;
}
#about {
  margin-top: 90px;
}
/* ===== Social icons under quick stats ===== */

.quick-stats-social {
  display: flex;
  justify-content:left;
  
  gap: 20px;
  margin-top: 22px;
}

.quick-stats-social a {
  width: 60px;
  height: 60px;
  border-radius: 10px;

  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);

  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease, background 0.25s ease;
}

.quick-stats-social a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-3px);
  background: rgba(56,189,248,0.15);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(56,189,248,0.25);
}

/* glass card */
.card{background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.03), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));backdrop-filter:blur(8px);border:1px solid var(--border);padding:18px;border-radius:14px;color:var(--text)}

/* section headers */
.section > h2{font-size:3.5rem;background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
-webkit-background-clip: text;
font-family: Candara, "Courier New", monospace;
background-clip: text;
color: transparent;
}

/* projects grid */
.project-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); /* TWO projects per line */
  column-gap: 32px;
  row-gap: 48px;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .project-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr; /* ONE project per line */
  }
}
#projects {
  max-width: 1100px;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

.filter {
  animation: none !important;
  transform: none !important;
}

.project h3{margin:0 0 6px}
.project p{color:var(--muted);margin:0 0 12px}
.meta{display:flex;justify-content:space-between;align-items:center}
/* ===== PROFESSIONAL PROJECT TYPE TAG ===== */

.tag {
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 6px;            /* square, not pill */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text);

  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.4px;
  text-transform: uppercase;

  box-shadow: none;
  transform: none;
}
/* subtle accent strip */
.project[data-category="web"] .tag {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}

.project[data-category="tool"] .tag {
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent2);
}

.project[data-category="game"] .tag {
  border-left: 3px solid #a855f7;
}
.project[data-category="data science"] .tag {
  border-left: 3px solid #f79955;
}
.meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 12px;
  margin-top: 12px;
}
.project .tag {
  transition: background 0.3s ease, border-color 0.3s ease;
}

.project:hover .tag {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-color: rgba(56,189,248,0.35);
}
#projects h2 {
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

.project-link{color:var(--text);font-weight:700;text-decoration:none;padding:8px 12px;border-radius:10px;background:linear-gradient(180deg, rgba(255,255,255,0.02), rgba(255,255,255,0.01));border:1px solid var(--glass-border)}

/* timeline */
.timeline{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:16px}
.timeline-item{padding:16px;border-radius:12px;display:block}

/* reveal */
.reveal{opacity:0;transform:translateY(24px);  font-family: Tw Cen MT, "Courier New", monospace;font-size: 1.2rem;
transition:opacity .7s ease,transform .7s ease}
.reveal.active{opacity:1;transform:none}

/* filters */
.filters{display:flex;gap:10px}
.filter-btn{background:transparent;border:2px solid var(--glass-border);padding:8px 12px;border-radius:999px;color:var(--muted);cursor:pointer}
.filter-btn.active{background:linear-gradient(90deg,var(--accent),var(--accent2));color:#021017;border:none}

/* contact */
.contact-actions{display:flex;gap:12px;margin-top:12px}

/* footer */
footer{padding:28px 0;text-align:center;color:var(--muted);border-top:1px solid var(--glass-border);margin-top:40px}

/* responsive adjustments */
@media (max-width:700px){
  .hero-inner{grid-template-columns:1fr;gap:18px}
  .profile-img{width:160px;height:160px;border-radius:12px}
  .quick-stats{flex-direction:column;gap:10px}
}
.about-inline {
  margin-top: 18px;
  max-width: 520px;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.about-skills {
  display: flex;
  gap: 10px;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  margin-top: 12px;
}

.about-skills li {
  list-style: none;
  padding: 6px 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.05);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text);
}
.profile-card {
  position: relative;
  width: 260px;
  height: 260px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.06),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
  );
  box-shadow: 0 30px 80px rgba(0,0,0,.55);
}

.profile-card img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  border-radius: inherit;
}

/* soft glow */
.profile-glow {
  position: absolute;
  inset: auto -30px -30px auto;
  width: 120px;
  height: 120px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--accent2));
  filter: blur(50px);
  opacity: 0.35;
}
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .hero-inner {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }

  .hero-right {
    order: -1;
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-bottom: 24px;
  }
}
/* ===== FLOATING SKILLS ===== */
.skills-float-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 28px;
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.skill-float {
  position: relative;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
  );
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.4s ease, box-shadow 0.4s ease;
}

.skill-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 80px rgba(56,189,248,0.18),
    0 0 40px rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}

.skill-float i {
  font-size: 36px;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin-bottom: 10px;
}

.skill-float h4 {
  margin: 6px 0 14px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* ===== BATTERY STYLE ===== */
.battery {
  width: 100%;
  height: 12px;
  border-radius: 999px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.12);
  overflow: hidden;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);
}

.battery-level {
  width: 0;
  height: 100%;

  background: linear-gradient(
    90deg,
    #f2f838,
    #ebf654
  );

  border-radius: 999px;

  box-shadow:
    0 0 8px rgba(242, 248, 56, 0.6),
    0 0 18px rgba(242, 248, 56, 0.4);

  transition: width 1.8s cubic-bezier(.22,1,.36,1);
}


.percent {
  display: block;
  margin-top: 8px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 600;
}

/* floating animation */
@keyframes float {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
/* ===== FLOATING ABOUT SECTION ===== */

.about-float {
  animation: aboutFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease, box-shadow 0.5s ease;
}

.about-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.01);
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 90px rgba(56,189,248,0.15),
    0 0 40px rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}

/* slightly different timing to avoid sync with skills */
@keyframes aboutFloat {
  0% { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50% { transform: translateY(-6px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.about-text p {
  line-height: 1.7;
  color: var(--muted);
}

/* ===== ABOUT SINGLE FLOATING PARAGRAPH ===== */

.about-text-float {
  overflow: hidden;
}

.about-para {
  margin-top: 28px;
  max-width: 1200px;

  font-family: Consolas, "Courier New", monospace;
  font-size: 1.4rem;          /* increased size */
  line-height: 1.8;

  color: var(--muted);
  font-weight: 500;

  animation: aboutTextFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
}

/* highlight name */
.about-para strong {
  color: var(--text);
  text-shadow: 0 0 14px rgba(56,189,248,0.35);
}

/* floating motion */
@keyframes aboutTextFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
/* ===== HERO NAME FONT (CONSOLAS) ===== */

.hero-title {
  font-family: Consolas, "Courier New", monospace;
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
  font-weight: 700;
}

/* caret matches dev feel */
.caret {
  font-family: Consolas, "Courier New", monospace;
}
/* ===== 3D POP-OUT SKILLS ===== */

.skills-float-grid {
  perspective: 1200px;
}

/* OUTER wrapper floats */
.skill-wrapper {
  animation: float 6s ease-in-out infinite;
}

/* INNER card reacts to cursor */
.skill-float {
  position: relative;
  padding: 22px;
  border-radius: 18px;
  background: linear-gradient(
    180deg,
    rgba(255,255,255,0.05),
    rgba(255,255,255,0.02)
  );
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);

  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.15s ease-out, box-shadow 0.3s ease;
}

.skill-float:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 25px 80px rgba(56,189,248,0.18),
    0 0 40px rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}

/* depth */
.skill-float i,
.skill-float h4,
.skill-float .battery,
.skill-float .percent {
  transform: translateZ(30px);
}
/* ===== HERO PHOTO FLOAT ===== */

.profile-wrap {
  position: relative;
  animation: photoFloat 7s ease-in-out infinite;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* hover lift */
.profile-wrap:hover {
  transform: translateY(-12px) scale(1.03);
}

/* floating motion */
@keyframes photoFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-10px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
/* ===== FLOATING PROJECT & EXPERIENCE CARDS ===== */

.project,
.timeline-item {
  animation: cardFloat 7.5s ease-in-out infinite;
  transform-style: preserve-3d;
  font-family: Candara, "Courier New", monospace;

  will-change: transform;
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

/* hover lift */
.project:hover,
.timeline-item:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 30px 90px rgba(56,189,248,0.18),
    0 0 45px rgba(34,197,94,0.12);
}

/* floating motion */
@keyframes cardFloat {
  0%   { transform: translateY(0px); }
  50%  { transform: translateY(-8px); }
  100% { transform: translateY(0px); }
}
.project:nth-child(1),
.timeline-item:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }

.project:nth-child(2),
.timeline-item:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 1.4s; }

.project:nth-child(3),
.timeline-item:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 2.8s; }

.project:nth-child(4),
.timeline-item:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 4.2s; }
/* ===== PROFESSIONAL Z-STACK CARDS ===== */

/* parent needs stacking context */
.project-grid,
.timeline {
  position: relative;
}

/* base card state */
.project,
.timeline-item {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  transition:
    transform 0.35s ease,
    box-shadow 0.35s ease,
    z-index 0.2s ease;
}

/* active card comes forward */
.project.is-active,
.timeline-item.is-active {
  z-index: 10;
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 40px 120px rgba(56,189,248,0.22),
    0 0 50px rgba(34,197,94,0.14);
}
/* ===== PROJECT CARD LAYOUT ===== */

.project {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.03);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: 18px;
  overflow: hidden;

  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;

  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}
.project-image {
  position: relative;
  height: 250px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.project-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;

  transition: transform 0.6s ease;
}

/* hover zoom (very subtle) */
.project:hover .project-image img {
  transform: scale(1.06);
}

/* soft dark overlay */
.project-image::after {
  content: '';
  position: absolute;
  inset: 0;
  background: linear-gradient(
    to bottom,
    rgba(0,0,0,0.0),
    rgba(0,0,0,0.35)
  );
}
.project-content {
  padding: 18px 18px 20px;
}

.project-content h3 {
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

.project-content p {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  line-height: 1.5;
  margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.meta {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
}

.project-link {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.project-link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}
#projects h2 {
  color: #f7ff00; /* SAME yellow as Skills */
}
/* ===== Section Heading with Rotating Star ===== */
.section-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 12px;
  font-family: Tempus Sans ITC, "Courier New", monospace;
  font-size: 2.2rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  color: #f5ff3d; /* same yellow as Skills */
  letter-spacing: 0.5px;
}

/* Star bullet */
.star-bullet {
  display: inline-block;
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: #eef0bbda;
  animation: starRotate 6s linear infinite;
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 6px rgba(245, 255, 61, 0.6));
}

/* Rotation animation */
@keyframes starRotate {
  from {
    transform: rotate(0deg);
  }
  to {
    transform: rotate(360deg);
  }
}
.section-title:hover .star-bullet {
  animation-duration: 2.5s;
  transform: scale(1.1);
}
/* ===== Hero Intro Line ===== */

.hero-text {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 6px;
}

.intro-line {
  font-family: Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 1.6rem;
  color: var(--muted);
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}
/* Make profile photo sharp edged */
.profile-img,
.profile-img img,
.profile-ring {
  border-radius: 0 !important;
}
/* ===== SOFT EDGE PROFILE PHOTO (WORKING) ===== */

.profile-img {
  position: relative;
  width: 370px;
  height: 470px;
  overflow: hidden;
  border:  #282a32;
}

/* image stays sharp */
.profile-img img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
}

/* feathered edge overlay */
/* PowerPoint-style soft edge rectangle */
.profile-img img {
  -webkit-mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  -webkit-mask-composite: intersect;

  mask-image:
    linear-gradient(to right, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%),
    linear-gradient(to bottom, transparent 0%, black 12%, black 88%, transparent 100%);
  mask-composite: intersect;
}
/* ===== SOFT POSITION DRIFT (PRO STYLE) ===== */

.skill-float {
  animation: drift 14s ease-in-out infinite;
  will-change: transform;
}

/* each card gets different timing */
.skill-float:nth-child(1) { animation-delay: 0s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: 2s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: 4s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: 6s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(5) { animation-delay: 3s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(6) { animation-delay: 5s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(7) { animation-delay: 7s; }
.skill-float:nth-child(8) { animation-delay: 1s; }

@keyframes drift {
  0%   { transform: translate(0, 0); }
  25%  { transform: translate(6px, -6px); }
  50%  { transform: translate(-6px, 6px); }
  75%  { transform: translate(4px, 8px); }
  100% { transform: translate(0, 0); }
}
/* ===== COLORED SOCIAL ICONS (HERO STATS) ===== */

.quick-stats-social a {
  width: 56px;
  height: 56px;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;

  border-radius: 12px;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);

  font-size: 22px;
  transition: transform 0.25s ease, box-shadow 0.25s ease;
}

/* Brand colors */
.quick-stats-social a:nth-child(1) { color: #ffffff; }      /* GitHub */
.quick-stats-social a:nth-child(2) { color: #0A66C2; }      /* LinkedIn */
.quick-stats-social a:nth-child(3) { color: #f5ff4f; }      /* Email */

/* Hover effect */
.quick-stats-social a:hover {
  transform: translateY(-4px) scale(1.05);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(245, 255, 79, 0.25);
}
.quick-stats-social a:hover {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 18px currentColor,
    0 10px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.4);
}
/* ===== SKILLS GRID ===== */
.skills-float-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(220px, 1fr));
  gap: 26px;
  margin-top: 40px;
}

/* ===== SKILL CARD ===== */
.skill-float {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
  border-radius: 14px;
  padding: 22px 20px;
  text-align: center;
  backdrop-filter: blur(6px);
  transition: transform 0.35s ease, box-shadow 0.35s ease;
}

.skill-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.35);
}

.skill-float i {
  font-size: 34px;
  color: #dbec5f;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.skill-float h4 {
  font-family: Consolas, monospace;
  font-size: 17px;
  margin-bottom: 12px;
  color: #fff;
}

/* ===== SKILL BAR ===== */
.skill-bar {
  width: 100%;
  height: 18px;                      /* WIDER BAR */
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.18);
  border-radius: 10px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

/* ===== SKILL FILL ===== */
.skill-fill {
  height: 100%;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, #947b1b, #ecdd91);
  color: #000;
  font-size: 12px;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-align: right;
  padding-right: 8px;
  line-height: 18px;
  border-radius: 10px;
  box-shadow: 0 0 10px rgba(250,204,21,0.6);
}

/* ===== SKILL LEVELS ===== */
.skill-fill.python { width: 85%; }
.skill-fill.java   { width: 70%; }
.skill-fill.c      { width: 75%; }
.skill-fill.html   { width: 75%; }
.skill-fill.css    { width: 70%; }
.skill-fill.js     { width: 70%; }
.skill-fill.ds     { width: 75%; }
.skill-fill.dsa    { width: 70%; }
/* ===== SKILL BAR GLOW ON HOVER ===== */

.skill-float:hover .skill-bar {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35),
    0 0 28px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
}

/* glowing fill */
.skill-float:hover .skill-fill {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 12px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.7),
    0 0 28px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.45),
    0 0 60px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.25);

  filter: brightness(1.15);
}

/* smooth transition */
.skill-bar,
.skill-fill {
  transition: box-shadow 0.35s ease, filter 0.35s ease;
}
.skill-float:hover .skill-fill {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 10px #facc15,
    0 0 30px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.6),
    0 0 60px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.35);
}
/* ===== FULL SKILL CARD GLOW ===== */

.skill-float {
  position: relative;
  transition: box-shadow 0.4s ease, transform 0.4s ease;
}

/* outer ambient glow */
.skill-float::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  inset: -2px;
  border-radius: inherit;
  background: linear-gradient(
    135deg,
    rgba(104, 104, 100, 0.886),
    rgba(93, 92, 90, 0.912),
    transparent 70%
  );
  opacity: 0;
  filter: blur(22px);
  z-index: -1;
  transition: opacity 0.4s ease;
}

/* hover = activate glow */
.skill-float:hover::before {
  opacity: 1;
}

/* lift + glow */
.skill-float:hover {
  transform: translateY(-14px) scale(1.04);
  box-shadow:
    0 35px 100px rgba(233, 219, 163, 0.873),
    0 0 60px rgba(185, 235, 205, 0.849);
}

/* ===== BAR GLOW ===== */

.skill-float:hover .skill-bar {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(72, 71, 63, 0.927),
    0 0 28px rgba(250, 204, 21, 0.2);
}

.skill-float:hover .skill-fill {
  box-shadow:
    0 0 14px rgba(251, 240, 194, 0.85),
    0 0 36px rgba(236, 223, 174, 0.79),
    0 0 70px rgba(177, 238, 234, 0.981);
}
/* ===== SKILLS LEFT-RIGHT LAYOUT ===== */

.skills-layout {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr 2.2fr;
  gap: 70px;
  align-items: center;
}

/* BIG LEFT TITLE */
.skills-big-title {
  font-family: Candara, "Courier New", monospace;
  font-size: 4.8rem;
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: 5px;
  color: #f5ff3d;
  text-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245,255,61,0.35);
}

/* RIGHT GRID (2 × 4) */
.skills-right .skills-float-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 28px;
}

/* RESPONSIVE */
@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .skills-layout {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    text-align: center;
  }

  .skills-big-title {
    font-size: 3.2rem;
  }

  .skills-right .skills-float-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}
/* ===============================
   PROJECTS — CLEAN WIDE LAYOUT
=================================*/

#projects {
  max-width: 1300px;
  margin: 120px auto 40px auto;  /* top 120px, bottom 40px */
  padding: 0 80px;
}

#projects .section-title {
  margin-bottom: 60px;
}

/* Each project row */
.project-showcase {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  gap: 70px;
  margin-bottom: 100px;
}

/* Alternate layout */
.project-showcase.reverse {
  flex-direction: row-reverse;
}

/* Image side */
.project-showcase-image {
  flex: 1.2;
}

.project-showcase-image img {
  width: 100%;
  border-radius: 20px;
  border: 1px solid rgba(58, 55, 55, 0.827);
  box-shadow: 0 40px 100px rgba(149, 146, 146, 0.65);
  transition: transform 0.4s ease;
}

.project-showcase-image img:hover {
  transform: scale(1.04);
}

/* Content side */
.project-showcase-content {
  flex: 1;
}

.project-showcase-content h3 {
  font-size: 2.6rem;
  margin-bottom: 24px;
  font-family: Consolas, monospace;
}

.project-showcase-content p {
  font-size: 1.15rem;
  line-height: 1.9;
  color: var(--muted);
  margin-bottom: 28px;
}

/* Project info */
.project-info {
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.project-info p {
  font-size: 1rem;
  color: #cccccc;
  margin-bottom: 6px;
}

/* Tech tags */
.project-tech {
  margin-top: 28px;
}

.project-tech span {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  margin: 8px 12px 0 0;
  border-radius: 6px;
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.06);
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);
  transition: all 0.3s ease;
}

.project-tech span:hover {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: #000;
  box-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245,255,61,0.4);
}

/* Responsive */
@media (max-width: 1100px) {

  #projects {
    padding: 0 30px;
  }

  .project-showcase {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: 50px;
    margin-bottom: 120px;
  }

  .project-showcase.reverse {
    flex-direction: column;
  }

  .project-showcase-content h3 {
    font-size: 2rem;
  }
}
/* Centered Projects Title */

.project-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 25px;
  
  text-align: center;
}

.project-title .star-bullet {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  color: rgb(141, 226, 233);
}
.project-title span:nth-child(2) {
  font-family: Candara;
  font-size: 3.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  color: #63f1e6;
  letter-spacing: 4px;
}
/* ===== Experience Title (Left Aligned Premium) ===== */

.experience-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: flex-start;   /* LEFT aligned */
  gap: 10px;
  margin-bottom: 10px;
  padding-left: 5px;
}

.experience-title span:nth-child(2) {
  font-size: 3.4rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
  text-shadow: 0 0 20px rgba(245,255,61,0.3);
}

.experience-title .star-bullet {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: var(--accent);
}
/* ===== Certificates Section ===== */

#certificates {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1700px;
  margin: 120px auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

/* Title */
.certificate-title {
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  font-family: Candara;
  color: rgb(141, 226, 233);
  gap: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 70px;
}

.certificate-title span:nth-child(2) {
  font-size: 3.9rem;
  font-weight: 800;
  letter-spacing: 3px;
}

.certificate-title .star-bullet {
  font-size: 2rem;
  color: rgb(141, 226, 233);

}

.certificate-card {
  background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  overflow: hidden;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.certificate-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245,255,61,0.3);
}
.certificate-image {
  height: 200px;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.certificate-image img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: cover;
  transition: transform 0.5s ease;
  cursor: pointer;
}

.certificate-card:hover .certificate-image img {
  transform: scale(1.08);
}
.certificate-content h3 {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  justify-content: center;
  margin-bottom: 8px;
}

.certificate-content p {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  opacity: 0.75;
  justify-content: center;
  line-height: 1.4;
}

/* Modal Styling */
/* Modal Styling */
.cert-modal {
  display: none;
  position: fixed;
  z-index: 999;
  padding-top: 80px;
  left: 0;
  top: 0;
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  background: rgba(0,0,0,0.85);
}

.modal-content {
  display: block;
  margin: auto;
  max-width: 70%;
  max-height: 80%;
  border-radius: 12px;
}

.close-modal {
  position: absolute;
  top: 30px;
  right: 50px;
  font-size: 30px;
  color: white;
  cursor: pointer;
}
.certificates-grid {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: 50px;
  width: 100%;
}
.certificate-content {
  padding: 20px;
  text-align: center;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
}


#certificates {
  width: 100%;
  max-width: 1600px;   /* Increased from 1300/1400 */
  margin: 120px auto;
  padding: 0 60px;
  box-sizing: border-box;
}

@media (max-width: 768px) {
  .certificates-grid {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

.tech-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin: 12px 0;
}

.tech-icons i {
  font-size: 28px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-icons i:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.15);
}

.project-link {
  display: inline-block;
  margin-top: 10px;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
}
/* === Experience Projects Grid === */

.experience-projects {
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  gap: 35px;
  margin-top: 50px;
}

.exp-card {
  background: rgba(255,255,255,0.04);
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  padding: 30px;
  border-radius: 20px;
  transition: 0.4s ease;
  border: 1px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.08);
}

.exp-card:hover {
  transform: translateY(-8px);
  border: 1px solid var(--accent);
  box-shadow: 0 0 25px rgba(245,255,61,0.25);
}

.exp-card h3 {
  font-size: 1.4rem;
  margin-bottom: 15px;
}

.exp-card ul {
  padding-left: 18px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.exp-card ul li {
  margin-bottom: 8px;
  font-size: 0.95rem;
}

.tech-icons {
  display: flex;
  gap: 15px;
  margin-bottom: 20px;
}

.tech-icons i {
  font-size: 26px;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.tech-icons i:hover {
  transform: translateY(-5px) scale(1.15);
}

.project-btn {
  display: inline-block;
  padding: 8px 18px;
  border-radius: 8px;
  background: var(--accent);
  color: black;
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 600;
  transition: 0.3s ease;
}

.project-btn:hover {
  transform: scale(1.05);
}
/* ===== Company Header ===== */

.company-header {
  display: flex;
  justify-content: space-between;
  align-items: center;
  margin: 50px 0 30px 0;
  padding: 20px 25px;
  border-radius: 15px;
}

.company-badge {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
}

.company-name {
  font-size: 1.8rem;
  font-weight: 700;
  letter-spacing: 1px;
}

.role {
  font-size: 1rem;
  opacity: 0.7;
}

.company-duration {
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  opacity: 0.8;
  font-weight: 500;
}
/* Full width research card */
.full-width {
  width: 100%;
  margin-top: 40px;
  padding: 40px;
}
footer {
  width: 100%;
  padding: 30px 20px;   /* Reduced height */
  backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
  text-align: center;
}