/* ── BRIGHT MODERN PORTFOLIO ── */
:root {
    --bg: #ffffff;
    --bg-alt: #f8f9fc;
    --bg-warm: #faf8f6;
    --surface: rgba(255,255,255,0.85);
    --surface-hover: rgba(248,249,252,0.95);
    --border: rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --border-hover: rgba(99,102,241,0.25);
    --text: #1a1a2e;
    --text2: #64748b;
    --muted: #94a3b8;
    --accent: #6366f1;
    --accent-light: #818cf8;
    --accent-glow: rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
    --accent-soft: rgba(99,102,241,0.06);
    --coral: #f97066;
    --coral-glow: rgba(249,112,102,0.1);
    --teal: #14b8a6;
    --teal-glow: rgba(20,184,166,0.08);
    --amber: #f59e0b;
    --amber-glow: rgba(245,158,11,0.08);
    --violet: #8b5cf6;
    --rose: #ec4899;
    --radius: 20px;
    --radius-sm: 14px;
    --shadow: 0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --shadow-lg: 0 12px 48px rgba(99,102,241,0.08);
}

* { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; }
html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
body {
    font-family: 'Plus Jakarta Sans', system-ui, sans-serif;
    background: var(--bg);
    color: var(--text);
    line-height: 1.7;
    overflow-x: hidden;
}

/* Soft decorative blobs */
body::before {
    content: '';
    position: fixed; inset: 0; z-index: 0; pointer-events: none;
    background:
        radial-gradient(ellipse 800px 600px at 5% 8%, rgba(99,102,241,0.06), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 600px 500px at 90% 12%, rgba(249,112,102,0.05), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 700px 500px at 50% 90%, rgba(20,184,166,0.04), transparent),
        radial-gradient(ellipse 400px 400px at 70% 60%, rgba(139,92,246,0.03), transparent);
    animation: meshShift 30s ease-in-out infinite alternate;
}
@keyframes meshShift { 0%{opacity:.5} 50%{opacity:1} 100%{opacity:.4} }

a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; }
.wrap { max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto; padding: 0 28px; position: relative; z-index: 1; }

/* ── NAV ── */
.nav {
    position: sticky; top: 0; z-index: 100; padding: 14px 28px;
}
.nav-inner {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 12px 24px;
    background: rgba(255,255,255,0.82); backdrop-filter: blur(20px) saturate(180%);
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-radius: 16px;
    max-width: 1040px; margin: 0 auto;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.04);
}
.nav-brand { display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 14px; }
.nav-mono {
    width: 42px; height: 42px; display: grid; place-items: center;
    border-radius: 12px; font-weight: 800; font-size: 1.05rem; color: #fff;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--violet));
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--accent-glow);
}
.nav-name { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 1rem; color: var(--text); }
.nav-links { display: flex; gap: 4px; align-items: center; }
.nav-links a {
    padding: 8px 16px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: .87rem; font-weight: 500;
    color: var(--text2); transition: all .25s; position: relative;
}
.nav-links a::after {
    content: ''; position: absolute; bottom: 4px; left: 50%; width: 0; height: 2px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--violet)); border-radius: 2px;
    transition: all .3s; transform: translateX(-50%);
}
.nav-links a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.nav-links a:hover::after { width: 60%; }

/* Hide the work badge */
.work-badge { display: none; }

/* ── HERO ── */
.hero {
    padding: 100px 0 40px; text-align: center; min-height: 100vh; display: flex; align-items: center;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.hero::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -30%; left: -10%; width: 60%; height: 80%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.06) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero::after {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; bottom: -20%; right: -10%; width: 50%; height: 70%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(249,112,102,0.05) 0%, transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.hero-content { width: 100%; position: relative; z-index: 1; }
.hero-photo-wrap { position: relative; display: inline-block; margin-bottom: 28px; }
.hero-photo {
    width: 140px; height: 140px; border-radius: 50%; object-fit: cover;
    border: 4px solid #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(99,102,241,0.15);
    position: relative; z-index: 1;
}
.hero-photo-ring {
    position: absolute; inset: -7px; border-radius: 50%;
    border: 2px solid transparent;
    background: conic-gradient(from 0deg, var(--accent), var(--coral), var(--teal), var(--violet), var(--accent)) border-box;
    -webkit-mask: linear-gradient(#fff 0 0) padding-box, linear-gradient(#fff 0 0);
    -webkit-mask-composite: xor; mask-composite: exclude;
    animation: ringRotate 6s linear infinite;
}
@keyframes ringRotate { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }

.hero-name {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(2.4rem, 5vw, 3.8rem);
    font-weight: 800; letter-spacing: -0.04em; line-height: 1.1; margin-bottom: 8px;
    color: var(--text);
}
.hero-roles { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 10px; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px; }
.role-pill {
    padding: 7px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .82rem; font-weight: 600;
    background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.12);
    animation: fadeUp .6s ease both;
    transition: all .25s;
}
.role-pill:hover {
    background: var(--accent); color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--accent-glow);
    transform: translateY(-2px);
}
.role-pill:nth-child(2) { animation-delay: .1s; background: var(--coral-glow); color: var(--coral); border-color: rgba(249,112,102,0.12); }
.role-pill:nth-child(2):hover { background: var(--coral); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--coral-glow); }
.role-pill:nth-child(3) { animation-delay: .2s; background: var(--teal-glow); color: var(--teal); border-color: rgba(20,184,166,0.12); }
.role-pill:nth-child(3):hover { background: var(--teal); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--teal-glow); }
.role-pill:nth-child(4) { animation-delay: .3s; background: var(--amber-glow); color: #d97706; border-color: rgba(245,158,11,0.12); }
.role-pill:nth-child(4):hover { background: var(--amber); color: #fff; box-shadow: 0 4px 16px var(--amber-glow); }
@keyframes fadeUp { from{opacity:0;transform:translateY(10px)} to{opacity:1;transform:translateY(0)} }

.hero-headline {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: clamp(1.1rem, 2.5vw, 1.6rem);
    font-weight: 600; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.5; max-width: 640px;
    margin: 0 auto 20px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--text), var(--accent));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.hero-sub { color: var(--text2); font-size: 1rem; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 36px; line-height: 1.8; }
.hero-btns { display: flex; gap: 14px; justify-content: center; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 24px; }

.btn {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 8px;
    padding: 14px 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .92rem; transition: all .3s; cursor: pointer; border: none;
}
.btn-accent {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--violet));
    color: #fff;
    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px var(--accent-glow);
}
.btn-accent:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(99,102,241,0.25); }
.btn-ghost {
    background: var(--bg-alt); color: var(--text); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.btn-ghost:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }



.scroll-hint {
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; align-items: center; gap: 6px; margin-top: 48px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .8rem; animation: bounce 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes bounce { 0%,100%{transform:translateY(0)} 50%{transform:translateY(8px)} }

/* ── STATS ── */
.stats-bar {
    display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px;
    margin: 0 auto 64px;
}
.stat-item:nth-child(5) .stat-num { color: var(--rose); }
.stat-item:nth-child(6) .stat-num { color: var(--amber); }
.stat-item {
    padding: 28px 20px; text-align: center;
    background: var(--bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius);
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all .3s;
}
.stat-item:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
}
.stat-item:nth-child(1) .stat-num { color: var(--accent); }
.stat-item:nth-child(2) .stat-num { color: var(--coral); }
.stat-item:nth-child(3) .stat-num { color: var(--teal); }
.stat-item:nth-child(4) .stat-num { color: var(--violet); }
.stat-num {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.6rem; font-weight: 800;
    display: block; margin-bottom: 6px;
}
.stat-label { font-size: .82rem; color: var(--text2); font-weight: 500; }

/* ── SECTION ── */
section { padding: 80px 0; }
section:nth-child(even) { background: var(--bg-alt); }
.section-header { margin-bottom: 40px; }
.section-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em; margin-bottom: 8px; color: var(--text);
}
.section-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--violet));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.section-header p { color: var(--text2); max-width: 520px; font-size: .95rem; }

/* ── CARDS ── */
.grid-3 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.grid-2 { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.card {
    padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all .35s; position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; inset: 0; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.04), rgba(236,72,153,0.02));
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-4px);
}
.card:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.card .icon {
    font-size: 1.8rem; margin-bottom: 14px; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    width: 52px; height: 52px; border-radius: 14px;
    background: var(--accent-soft);
}
.card:nth-child(2) .icon { background: var(--coral-glow); }
.card:nth-child(3) .icon { background: var(--teal-glow); }
.card h3 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 10px; color: var(--text); }
.card p { color: var(--text2); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.75; }

/* ── EXPERIENCE TIMELINE ── */
.timeline { position: relative; padding-left: 32px; }
.timeline::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 0; bottom: 0; width: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--violet), rgba(99,102,241,0.1));
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.exp-card {
    padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    margin-bottom: 16px; position: relative;
    transition: all .3s;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 12px rgba(0,0,0,0.03);
}
.exp-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateX(4px);
}
.exp-card::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: -38px; top: 32px;
    width: 14px; height: 14px; border-radius: 50%;
    background: #fff; border: 3px solid var(--accent);
    box-shadow: 0 0 0 4px var(--accent-glow);
}
.exp-top { display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: start; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 12px; margin-bottom: 16px; }
.exp-company { font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); font-size: .92rem; }
.exp-role { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--text); }
.exp-date {
    font-size: .78rem; color: var(--text2); padding: 5px 14px; border-radius: 999px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.1); white-space: nowrap;
    font-weight: 500;
}
.exp-bullets { list-style: none; display: grid; gap: 8px; }
.exp-bullets li { padding-left: 18px; position: relative; color: var(--text2); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; }
.exp-bullets li::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; left: 0; top: 10px;
    width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--accent);
}
.achieve-box {
    margin-top: 18px; padding: 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.04), rgba(139,92,246,0.03));
    border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
}
.achieve-box h4 { font-size: .9rem; font-weight: 700; color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 10px; }
.achieve-box li::before { background: var(--amber) !important; }

/* ── SKILLS ── */
.skill-group { margin-bottom: 24px; }
.skill-group h3 {
    font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--muted);
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .12em; margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.skill-tags { display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap; gap: 8px; }
.skill-tag {
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 10px; font-size: .85rem; font-weight: 500;
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all .25s;
    color: var(--text2);
}
.skill-tag:hover {
    border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent);
    background: var(--accent-soft); transform: translateY(-2px);
    box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--accent-glow);
}

/* ── CERTS ── */
.cert-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 14px; }
.cert-card {
    padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); transition: all .3s;
}
.cert-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg);
    transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.cert-card small { color: var(--muted); font-weight: 600; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em; font-size: .72rem; }
.cert-card h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 8px; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); }
.badge {
    display: inline-block; padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px;
    font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 600; margin-top: 10px;
    background: var(--accent-soft); border: 1px solid rgba(99,102,241,0.12); color: var(--accent);
}
.cert-card:nth-child(2n) .badge { background: var(--coral-glow); color: var(--coral); border-color: rgba(249,112,102,0.12); }
.cert-card:nth-child(3n) .badge { background: var(--teal-glow); color: var(--teal); border-color: rgba(20,184,166,0.12); }

/* ── EDU ── */
.edu-card {
    padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid;
    border-image: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--accent), var(--violet)) 1;
    transition: all .3s;
}
.edu-card:hover {
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.edu-card small { color: var(--muted); font-size: .85rem; }
.edu-card strong { display: block; font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.05rem; margin: 6px 0; color: var(--text); }
.edu-card .note { color: var(--text2); font-size: .9rem; }

/* ── CONNECT ── */
.cta-section {
    text-align: center; padding: 80px 40px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.05), rgba(236,72,153,0.03), rgba(20,184,166,0.03));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.cta-section::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute; top: -40%; right: -20%; width: 50%; height: 100%;
    background: radial-gradient(circle, rgba(99,102,241,0.06), transparent 70%);
    border-radius: 50%; pointer-events: none;
}
.cta-section h2 { font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text); }
.cta-section h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--violet));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.cta-section p { color: var(--text2); margin-bottom: 32px; max-width: 480px; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; }

.link-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); gap: 10px; max-width: 560px; margin: 0 auto 40px; }
.link-item {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    padding: 14px 20px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    font-weight: 600; font-size: .88rem; transition: all .25s;
    color: var(--text);
}
.link-item:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover); background: var(--accent-soft);
    transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: var(--shadow);
}
.link-item svg { width: 18px; height: 18px; flex-shrink: 0; }
.link-item .arrow { color: var(--accent); font-weight: 700; }

/* ── PHILOSOPHY ── */
.philosophy-card {
    padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.04), rgba(139,92,246,0.03));
    border: 1px solid var(--border); border-left: 4px solid var(--accent);
    margin-bottom: 32px;
}
.philosophy-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--accent); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.philosophy-card p {
    color: var(--text2); font-size: .95rem; line-height: 1.8;
}

/* ── IMPACT CARDS ── */
.impact-card {
    display: flex; gap: 16px; align-items: flex-start;
    padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all .3s;
}
.impact-card:hover {
    border-color: var(--border-hover);
    box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); transform: translateY(-3px);
}
.impact-icon {
    font-size: 1.4rem; flex-shrink: 0;
    width: 44px; height: 44px; display: flex;
    align-items: center; justify-content: center;
    border-radius: 12px;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.08), rgba(20,184,166,0.06));
}
.impact-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 4px;
}
.impact-card p { color: var(--text2); font-size: .85rem; line-height: 1.6; }

/* ── AI TOOLKIT ── */
.ai-toolkit {
    margin-top: 32px; padding: 32px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.04), rgba(236,72,153,0.03), rgba(20,184,166,0.03));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.ai-toolkit h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.1rem; font-weight: 700;
    color: var(--text); margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.ai-toolkit p { color: var(--text2); font-size: .92rem; line-height: 1.8; }

/* ── SERVICE CARDS ── */
.service-card { text-align: center; }
.service-card .icon {
    margin: 0 auto 14px;
}
.service-card h3 { margin-bottom: 10px; }

/* ── FOOTER ── */
footer {
    padding: 28px 0; text-align: center; color: var(--muted);
    font-size: .84rem; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: var(--bg-alt);
}
footer a {
    color: var(--accent); font-weight: 600;
    transition: color .2s;
}
footer a:hover { color: var(--violet); }

/* ── DAILY INSIGHTS CAROUSEL ── */
.carousel-container {
    border-radius: var(--radius); background: #fff;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); padding: 28px; overflow: hidden;
}
.cat-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 20px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.cat-tab {
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); background: transparent; color: var(--text2);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.cat-tab:hover { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3); color: var(--accent); }
.cat-tab.active { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.cat-tab[data-cat="pm"].active { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); color: #fff; }
.cat-tab[data-cat="tech"].active { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

.carousel-window { overflow: hidden; border-radius: var(--radius-sm); }
.carousel-track {
    display: flex; transition: transform .5s cubic-bezier(.4,0,.2,1);
}
.carousel-slide {
    min-width: 100%; display: grid; grid-template-columns: 1.4fr 1fr; gap: 16px;
}
.news-card {
    padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: var(--bg-alt); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.news-kicker {
    display: inline-block; font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700;
    text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: .08em;
    padding: 4px 12px; border-radius: 999px; margin-bottom: 14px;
}
.kicker-ai { background: var(--accent-soft); color: var(--accent); }
.kicker-pm { background: var(--amber-glow); color: #d97706; }
.kicker-tech { background: var(--teal-glow); color: var(--teal); }
.news-card h3 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 1.15rem; font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.4; margin-bottom: 12px; color: var(--text);
}
.news-card p { color: var(--text2); font-size: .9rem; line-height: 1.7; margin-bottom: 14px; }
.news-meta { display: flex; gap: 16px; font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); }

.quote-card {
    padding: 28px; border-radius: var(--radius-sm);
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(99,102,241,0.05), rgba(139,92,246,0.04));
    border: 1px solid var(--border);
    display: flex; flex-direction: column; justify-content: space-between;
}
.quote-mark {
    font-size: 3rem; font-weight: 800; line-height: 1;
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--violet));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.quote-card p {
    font-size: 1rem; font-style: italic; line-height: 1.6; color: var(--text);
}
.quote-author {
    display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 10px; margin-top: 16px;
}
.quote-author span:first-child { font-weight: 700; font-size: .9rem; color: var(--text); }

.carousel-nav {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    margin-top: 20px; padding-top: 16px; border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.carousel-dots { display: flex; gap: 6px; }
.dot {
    width: 10px; height: 10px; border-radius: 50%; background: var(--border);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .25s;
}
.dot.active { background: var(--accent); transform: scale(1.3); }
.carousel-controls { display: flex; gap: 8px; }
.icon-btn {
    width: 40px; height: 40px; border-radius: 12px; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    background: #fff; color: var(--text); font-size: 1.4rem; cursor: pointer;
    display: grid; place-items: center; transition: all .2s;
}
.icon-btn:hover { border-color: var(--accent); color: var(--accent); background: var(--accent-soft); }

/* ── LIVE NEWS FEED ── */
.live-news-header {
    display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center;
    gap: 16px; flex-wrap: wrap; margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.live-news-header h2 {
    font-family: 'Syne', sans-serif; font-size: 2rem; font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: -0.03em; color: var(--text);
}
.live-news-header h2 span {
    background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
    -webkit-background-clip: text; -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
}
.carousel-subtitle { color: var(--text2); font-size: .92rem; }
.live-badge {
    display: inline-flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
    padding: 6px 16px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .8rem; font-weight: 700;
    background: rgba(239,68,68,0.08); color: #ef4444;
    border: 1px solid rgba(239,68,68,0.15); animation: livePulse 2s ease-in-out infinite;
}
.live-badge::before {
    content: ''; width: 8px; height: 8px; border-radius: 50%; background: #ef4444;
    animation: liveDot 1.5s ease-in-out infinite;
}
@keyframes livePulse { 0%,100% { opacity: 1; } 50% { opacity: 0.7; } }
@keyframes liveDot { 0%,100% { transform: scale(1); } 50% { transform: scale(1.4); } }

.news-feed-tabs { display: flex; gap: 8px; margin-bottom: 18px; flex-wrap: wrap; }
.feed-tab {
    padding: 8px 18px; border-radius: 999px; font-size: .84rem; font-weight: 600;
    border: 1px solid var(--border); background: transparent; color: var(--text2);
    cursor: pointer; transition: all .2s;
}
.feed-tab:hover { border-color: rgba(99,102,241,0.3); color: var(--accent); }
.feed-tab.active { background: var(--accent); border-color: var(--accent); color: #fff; }
.feed-tab[data-feed="pm"].active { background: var(--amber); border-color: var(--amber); color: #fff; }
.feed-tab[data-feed="tech"].active { background: var(--teal); border-color: var(--teal); color: #fff; }

.news-feed-grid { display: grid; grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr); gap: 16px; }
.live-article {
    padding: 24px; border-radius: var(--radius);
    background: #fff; border: 1px solid var(--border);
    transition: all .25s; display: flex; flex-direction: column; gap: 12px;
    position: relative; overflow: hidden;
}
.live-article::before {
    content: ''; position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; height: 3px;
    background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), var(--teal));
    opacity: 0; transition: opacity .3s;
}
.live-article:hover::before { opacity: 1; }
.live-article:hover { transform: translateY(-3px); box-shadow: var(--shadow-lg); border-color: var(--border-hover); }
.live-article .feed-source {
    font-size: .75rem; font-weight: 700; text-transform: uppercase;
    letter-spacing: .08em; color: var(--accent); display: flex; align-items: center; gap: 6px;
}
.live-article .feed-source .source-dot { width: 6px; height: 6px; border-radius: 50%; }
.live-article h3 { font-size: .95rem; font-weight: 700; line-height: 1.4; color: var(--text); }
.live-article h3 a { color: inherit; text-decoration: none; transition: color .2s; }
.live-article h3 a:hover { color: var(--accent); }
.live-article .feed-date { font-size: .8rem; color: var(--muted); margin-top: auto; }

.feed-loading {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; padding: 48px 24px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .95rem;
}
.feed-loading .spinner {
    width: 36px; height: 36px; border: 3px solid var(--border);
    border-top-color: var(--accent); border-radius: 50%;
    animation: spin .8s linear infinite; margin: 0 auto 16px;
}
@keyframes spin { to { transform: rotate(360deg); } }
.feed-error {
    grid-column: 1 / -1; text-align: center; padding: 40px 24px;
    color: var(--muted); font-size: .9rem; background: var(--bg-alt);
    border-radius: var(--radius-sm); border: 1px solid var(--border);
}
.last-updated { font-size: .78rem; color: var(--muted); font-style: italic; margin-top: 12px; text-align: right; }

/* ── RESPONSIVE ── */
@media (max-width: 1024px) {
    .grid-3, .cert-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
}
@media (max-width: 640px) {
    .nav-inner { flex-direction: column; gap: 12px; }
    .nav-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
    .grid-3, .grid-2, .cert-grid, .link-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .stats-bar { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
    .hero { padding: 60px 0 20px; min-height: auto; }
    .hero-name { font-size: 2rem; }
    .hero-btns { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
    .btn { width: 100%; justify-content: center; }
    .exp-top { flex-direction: column; }
    section { padding: 60px 0; }
    .wrap { padding: 0 16px; }
    .timeline { padding-left: 24px; }
    .exp-card::before { left: -30px; }
    .cta-section { padding: 48px 20px; }
    .carousel-slide { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .news-feed-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .live-news-header { flex-direction: column; align-items: flex-start; }
}

/* ── ANIMATIONS ── */
.fade-in { opacity: 0; transform: translateY(24px); transition: opacity .7s ease, transform .7s ease; }
.fade-in.visible { opacity: 1; transform: translateY(0); }
.fade-in.visible:nth-child(2) { transition-delay: .1s; }
.fade-in.visible:nth-child(3) { transition-delay: .2s; }