:root {
  --bg: #0a0a0a;
  --bg-elevated: #141414;
  --text: #f0eeea;
  --text-muted: #a8a49c;
  --accent: #d4b56a;
  --accent-muted: #a08b52;
  --accent-soft: rgba(212, 181, 106, 0.12);
  --border: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.07);
  /* Cloud brand accents (theme tie-in; logos are trademarks of their owners) */
  --cloud-gcp: #4285f4;
  --cloud-azure: #0078d4;
  --cloud-aws: #ff9900;
  --font-sans: "Outfit", system-ui, sans-serif;
  --font-serif: "Instrument Serif", Georgia, serif;
  --space-xs: 0.5rem;
  --space-sm: 1rem;
  --space-md: 1.5rem;
  --space-lg: 2.5rem;
  --space-xl: 4rem;
  --space-2xl: 6rem;
  --radius: 12px;
  --max-width: 1140px;
  --header-h: 4rem;
  --ease-out: cubic-bezier(0.22, 1, 0.36, 1);
}

main section[id] {
  scroll-margin-top: calc(var(--header-h) + 1rem);
}

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

html {
  scroll-behavior: smooth;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  html {
    scroll-behavior: auto;
  }
}

body {
  margin: 0;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-weight: 400;
  font-size: 1.0625rem;
  line-height: 1.62;
  color: var(--text);
  background-color: var(--bg);
  -webkit-font-smoothing: antialiased;
  font-feature-settings: "kern" 1, "liga" 1;
  position: relative;
}

/* Multi-cloud logos — background only (under gradients & content) */
.cloud-backdrop {
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -2;
  pointer-events: none;
  overflow: hidden;
}

.cloud-backdrop__logo {
  position: absolute;
  width: min(44vw, 24rem);
  height: auto;
  opacity: 0.12;
}

.cloud-backdrop__logo--gcp {
  top: 8%;
  right: -4%;
  transform: rotate(-14deg);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3.5rem rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.22));
}

.cloud-backdrop__logo--azure {
  top: 42%;
  left: -6%;
  transform: rotate(10deg);
  width: min(38vw, 19rem);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 3rem rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.2));
}

.cloud-backdrop__logo--aws {
  bottom: 6%;
  right: 12%;
  transform: rotate(-8deg);
  width: min(36vw, 18rem);
  filter: drop-shadow(0 0 2.75rem rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.18));
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .cloud-backdrop__logo {
    opacity: 0.085;
  }

  .cloud-backdrop__logo--gcp {
    top: 5%;
    right: -12%;
    width: min(55vw, 14rem);
  }

  .cloud-backdrop__logo--azure {
    top: 38%;
    left: -18%;
    width: min(50vw, 13rem);
  }

  .cloud-backdrop__logo--aws {
    bottom: 12%;
    right: -8%;
    width: min(48vw, 12rem);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .cloud-backdrop__logo {
    transform: none;
    filter: none;
  }
}

.reading-progress {
  position: fixed;
  top: 0;
  left: 0;
  height: 3px;
  width: 0;
  z-index: 100;
  pointer-events: none;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-muted), var(--accent));
  transition: width 0.12s linear;
}

body::before {
  content: "";
  position: fixed;
  inset: 0;
  z-index: -1;
  pointer-events: none;
  /* Sits above .cloud-backdrop (z-index -2) to soften watermark logos */
  background:
    radial-gradient(ellipse 55% 48% at 92% 8%, rgba(66, 133, 244, 0.09), transparent 52%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 44% at 6% 42%, rgba(0, 120, 212, 0.08), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 48% 40% at 88% 88%, rgba(255, 153, 0, 0.07), transparent 48%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 100% 80% at 50% -30%, rgba(212, 181, 106, 0.14), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 50% 40% at 100% 20%, rgba(212, 181, 106, 0.05), transparent 50%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse 40% 35% at 0% 80%, rgba(212, 181, 106, 0.04), transparent 45%);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  body.nav-open {
    overflow: hidden;
    touch-action: none;
  }
}

::selection {
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  color: var(--text);
}

:focus {
  outline: none;
}

:focus-visible {
  outline: 2px solid var(--accent);
  outline-offset: 3px;
}

.btn:focus-visible,
.nav-toggle:focus-visible {
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

.site-nav a:focus-visible {
  border-radius: 4px;
}

.skip-link {
  position: absolute;
  left: var(--space-sm);
  top: -100px;
  padding: var(--space-xs) var(--space-sm);
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
  font-weight: 500;
  text-decoration: none;
  border-radius: 4px;
  z-index: 100;
  transition: top 0.2s ease;
}

.skip-link:focus {
  top: var(--space-sm);
  outline: 2px solid var(--text);
  outline-offset: 2px;
}

img {
  max-width: 100%;
  height: auto;
  display: block;
}

a {
  color: var(--accent);
  text-decoration-thickness: 1px;
  text-underline-offset: 0.2em;
}

a:hover {
  color: #e8d49a;
}

code {
  font-size: 0.9em;
  padding: 0.15em 0.4em;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border-radius: 4px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.text-muted {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 5.5rem;
}

/* Header */
.site-header {
  position: sticky;
  top: 0;
  z-index: 50;
  display: flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: space-between;
  height: var(--header-h);
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
  max-width: calc(var(--max-width) + var(--space-md) * 2);
  margin: 0 auto;
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 88%, transparent);
  backdrop-filter: blur(12px);
  border-bottom: 1px solid transparent;
}

.site-header.is-scrolled {
  border-bottom-color: var(--border);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg) 94%, transparent);
  box-shadow: 0 1px 0 color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 6%, transparent);
}

.logo {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--text);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.logo:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.site-nav ul {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-md);
  justify-content: flex-end;
}

.site-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.site-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--text);
}

.site-nav a.is-active {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.site-nav a.is-active::after {
  content: "";
  display: block;
  height: 2px;
  margin-top: 0.2rem;
  border-radius: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent), transparent);
  max-width: 100%;
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .site-nav a.is-active::after {
    margin-top: 0.15rem;
    max-width: 2.5rem;
  }
}

.nav-toggle {
  display: none;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: 6px;
  width: 44px;
  height: 44px;
  padding: 0;
  border: none;
  background: transparent;
  cursor: pointer;
  color: var(--text);
}

.nav-toggle-bar {
  display: block;
  width: 22px;
  height: 2px;
  background: currentColor;
  margin: 0 auto;
  transition: transform 0.2s ease, opacity 0.2s ease;
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:first-child {
  transform: translateY(4px) rotate(45deg);
}

.nav-toggle[aria-expanded="true"] .nav-toggle-bar:last-child {
  transform: translateY(-4px) rotate(-45deg);
}

@media (max-width: 900px) {
  .nav-toggle {
    display: flex;
  }

  .site-nav {
    position: fixed;
    inset: var(--header-h) 0 auto 0;
    background: var(--bg);
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
    padding: var(--space-md);
    transform: translateY(-100%);
    opacity: 0;
    visibility: hidden;
    transition: transform 0.25s ease, opacity 0.25s ease, visibility 0.25s;
  }

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

  .site-nav ul {
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
    justify-content: flex-start;
  }
}

/* Main sections */
main {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  max-width: var(--max-width);
  margin: 0 auto;
  padding: 0 var(--space-md);
}

.section {
  padding: var(--space-2xl) 0;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.section-head {
  max-width: 40rem;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.section-head h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2rem, 4vw, 2.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.section-head p {
  margin: 0;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.section-head--wide {
  max-width: 48rem;
}

/* Hero */
.hero {
  position: relative;
  min-height: calc(100vh - var(--header-h) - var(--space-xl));
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: var(--space-xl) 0 var(--space-2xl);
}

.hero::after {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  bottom: 0;
  width: min(28rem, 85vw);
  height: 1px;
  background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--accent-muted), transparent);
  opacity: 0.5;
  pointer-events: none;
}

.hero-eyebrow {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.2em;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(2.25rem, 6.5vw, 3.75rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1.08;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.03em;
  max-width: 20ch;
}

.hero-subtitle {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  max-width: 32rem;
  font-size: 1.05rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--text-muted) 92%, var(--text));
  font-weight: 400;
}

.hero-tagline {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  color: var(--accent);
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 1rem;
  letter-spacing: 0.04em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  max-width: 36rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
}

.hero-value {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  max-width: 38rem;
  font-size: 1.08rem;
  line-height: 1.65;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.hero-value strong {
  color: var(--text);
  font-weight: 600;
}

.hero-badges {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs) var(--space-md);
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.hero-badges li {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.35rem;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  padding: 0.35rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-elevated) 88%, transparent);
}

.hero-badges__ic {
  font-size: 1rem;
  line-height: 1;
}

.hero-meta {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-lg);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.hero-meta a {
  font-weight: 500;
}

.hero-meta-icon {
  margin-right: 0.25rem;
}

.hero-actions {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.hero-scroll {
  position: absolute;
  bottom: var(--space-md);
  left: 50%;
  transform: translateX(-50%);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  align-items: center;
  gap: 0.4rem;
  padding: var(--space-xs);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-size: 0.7rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.18em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  transition: color 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.hero-scroll:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.hero-scroll__chev {
  width: 7px;
  height: 7px;
  border-right: 2px solid currentColor;
  border-bottom: 2px solid currentColor;
  transform: rotate(45deg);
  animation: hero-scroll-bob 2.2s var(--ease-out) infinite;
}

@keyframes hero-scroll-bob {
  0%,
  100% {
    opacity: 0.4;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(0);
  }
  50% {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: rotate(45deg) translateY(5px);
  }
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .hero-scroll__chev {
    animation: none;
    opacity: 0.65;
  }

  .reading-progress {
    transition: none;
  }
}

.js-ready .reveal-on-scroll {
  opacity: 0;
  transform: translateY(18px);
  transition:
    opacity 0.6s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.6s var(--ease-out);
}

.js-ready .reveal-on-scroll.is-inview {
  opacity: 1;
  transform: none;
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .js-ready .reveal-on-scroll,
  .js-ready .reveal-on-scroll.is-inview {
    opacity: 1;
    transform: none;
    transition: none;
  }
}

/* Impact metrics */
.metrics-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 768px) {
  .metrics-grid {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(4, 1fr);
  }

  .metrics-grid--six {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.metric-card {
  margin: 0;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  text-align: center;
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease;
}

.metric-card:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 30%, var(--border));
}

.metric-card__value {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.35rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  line-height: 1.1;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.metric-card__label {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.metric-card__value--word {
  font-size: clamp(1.35rem, 3.5vw, 1.85rem);
  letter-spacing: 0.02em;
}

.btn {
  display: inline-flex;
  align-items: center;
  justify-content: center;
  padding: 0.75rem 1.35rem;
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  font-weight: 500;
  border-radius: 999px;
  text-decoration: none;
  border: 1px solid transparent;
  transition:
    background 0.25s var(--ease-out),
    color 0.25s var(--ease-out),
    border-color 0.25s var(--ease-out),
    transform 0.2s var(--ease-out);
}

.btn:active {
  transform: scale(0.98);
}

@media (prefers-reduced-motion: reduce) {
  .btn:active {
    transform: none;
  }
}

.btn-primary {
  background: var(--accent);
  color: var(--bg);
}

.btn-primary:hover {
  background: #e8d49a;
  color: var(--bg);
}

.btn-ghost {
  border-color: var(--border);
  color: var(--text);
}

.btn-ghost:hover {
  border-color: var(--text-muted);
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Prose & lists */
.prose {
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.prose p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.prose p:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.bullet-list {
  margin: var(--space-sm) 0 var(--space-md);
  padding-left: 1.25rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.bullet-list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.bullet-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* About — practice-area tiles (inspired by portfolio “stack depth” summaries) */
.expertise-pillars {
  list-style: none;
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .expertise-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .expertise-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1100px) {
  .expertise-pillars {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(5, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

.expertise-pillars__card {
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.2rem;
}

.expertise-pillars__metric {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.75rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  line-height: 1;
  color: var(--accent);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.expertise-pillars__label {
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.08em;
  color: var(--text);
}

.expertise-pillars__hint {
  font-size: 0.85rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

/* Certifications */
.cert-summary {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .cert-summary {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-md);
  }
}

.cert-summary__item {
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-elevated) 90%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  text-align: center;
}

.cert-summary__value {
  display: block;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 4vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  color: var(--accent);
  line-height: 1.1;
  margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}

.cert-summary__label {
  font-size: 0.8rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.35;
}

.cert-board {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

/* Linux Foundation + HashiCorp — always two columns in this row (full width of parent) */
.cert-board__platform {
  display: grid;
  width: 100%;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
  align-items: start;
  grid-template-columns: repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));
}

.cert-board__platform > .cert-provider {
  min-width: 0;
}

@media (max-width: 420px) {
  .cert-board__platform {
    grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  }
}

/* Wide: GCP left (tall) | Microsoft, then AWS, then CNCF + HashiCorp row */
@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .cert-board {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
    align-items: start;
  }

  .cert-board__right {
    display: flex;
    flex-direction: column;
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

.cert-provider {
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-elevated) 94%, transparent);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
}

.cert-provider__title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  font-family: var(--font-sans);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  color: var(--accent-muted);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  border-bottom: 1px solid color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 18%, var(--border));
}

.cert-provider__list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 640px) {
  .cert-provider__list--inline-pair {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm);
  }
}

.cert-list__item {
  position: relative;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) - 2px);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.45;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: 0.35rem;
}

.cert-list__name {
  font-weight: 500;
  color: var(--text);
}

.cert-list__item--featured {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 45%, var(--border));
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-soft), var(--bg-elevated));
  padding-top: calc(var(--space-md) + 1.35rem);
}

.cert-list__badge {
  position: absolute;
  top: var(--space-sm);
  right: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.65rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--bg);
  background: var(--accent);
  padding: 0.2rem 0.5rem;
  border-radius: 4px;
}

/* Professional experience (roles only — no employer / dates on site) */
.experience-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

.role-card {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
}

.role-card__head {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.role-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0;
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
}

.role-card__bullets {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.15rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

.role-card__bullets li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.role-card__bullets li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Work / portfolio */
.work-grid {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-lg);
}

@media (min-width: 720px) {
  .work-grid:not(.work-grid--usecases) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

@media (min-width: 1024px) {
  .work-grid:not(.work-grid--usecases) {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
  }
}

.work-grid--usecases {
  grid-template-columns: 1fr;
  gap: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 52rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
}

@media (min-width: 900px) {
  .work-grid--usecases {
    max-width: none;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: var(--space-lg);
  }
}

.work-card {
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  height: 100%;
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  transition: border-color 0.2s ease, box-shadow 0.2s ease;
}

.work-card:hover {
  border-color: color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 28%, var(--border));
  box-shadow: 0 12px 40px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35);
}

.work-card__visual {
  aspect-ratio: 16 / 9;
  border-radius: 8px;
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
  overflow: hidden;
  background: #0e0e0e;
}

.work-card__visual:not(:has(.work-card__img)) {
  background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--accent-soft), transparent 55%),
    radial-gradient(ellipse at 20% 30%, rgba(212, 181, 106, 0.22), transparent 55%);
}

.work-card__img {
  width: 100%;
  height: 100%;
  object-fit: contain;
  object-position: center top;
  display: block;
  background: #0e0e0e;
}

.work-card__meta {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.78rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-muted);
}

.work-card__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.35rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.2;
}

.work-card__desc {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  flex-grow: 1;
}

.work-card__tags {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.work-card__tags li {
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.06em;
  padding: 0.25rem 0.55rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.work-card__links {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  padding-top: var(--space-xs);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.work-card__link {
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-decoration: none;
}

.work-card__link:hover {
  text-decoration: underline;
}

.work-card--rich .work-card__title {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.work-card__ucase {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.work-card__ucase-title {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.12em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.work-card__ucase-title:not(:first-child) {
  margin-top: var(--space-md);
}

.work-card__ucase-text {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.work-card__ucase-list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.1rem;
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.work-card__ucase-list li {
  margin-bottom: 0.35rem;
}

.work-card__pitch {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  padding: var(--space-md);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  font-style: italic;
  line-height: 1.5;
  color: var(--text);
}

.work-card__pitch strong {
  font-style: italic;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
}

/* Case studies */
.case-study {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xl);
}

.case-study__header {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
  padding-bottom: var(--space-md);
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
}

.case-study__kicker {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.16em;
  color: var(--accent-muted);
}

.case-study__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.5rem, 3.5vw, 2rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  letter-spacing: -0.02em;
  line-height: 1.15;
}

.case-study__subtitle {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.case-study__block {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.case-study__block:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.case-study__block h4 {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.82rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.1em;
  color: var(--accent);
}

.case-study__block p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.62;
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.case-study__list {
  margin: 0;
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.58;
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.case-study__list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.case-study__list--decisions li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
}

.case-study__tags {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  gap: var(--space-xs);
}

.case-study__tags li {
  font-size: 0.75rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.05em;
  padding: 0.3rem 0.65rem;
  border-radius: 999px;
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.case-study__pitch {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  padding: var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  border-left: 3px solid var(--accent);
  background: var(--accent-soft);
  border-radius: 0 var(--radius) var(--radius) 0;
}

.case-study__pitch-label {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-xs);
  font-size: 0.72rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  text-transform: uppercase;
  letter-spacing: 0.14em;
  color: var(--accent-muted);
}

.case-study__pitch p:last-child {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 1.02rem;
  line-height: 1.55;
  color: var(--text);
  font-style: italic;
}

.case-study__diagram-note {
  margin: var(--space-lg) 0 0;
  padding-top: var(--space-md);
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  font-size: 0.9rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  max-width: 48rem;
}

.case-study-teaser {
  padding: var(--space-lg);
  border: 1px dashed color-mix(in srgb, var(--accent) 35%, var(--border));
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  background: color-mix(in srgb, var(--bg-elevated) 100%, transparent);
}

.case-study-teaser__title {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: 1.25rem;
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
}

.case-study-teaser__list {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
  padding-left: 1.2rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  line-height: 1.55;
}

.case-study-teaser__list li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-xs);
}

.case-study-teaser__note {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

/* Impact */
.impact-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.impact-list li {
  position: relative;
  padding-left: var(--space-md);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.impact-list li::before {
  content: "";
  position: absolute;
  left: 0;
  top: 0.55em;
  width: 6px;
  height: 6px;
  border-radius: 50%;
  background: var(--accent);
}

.impact-list li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Skills */
.skill-pills {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: flex;
  flex-direction: column;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

.skill-pills li {
  padding: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.skill-pills__label {
  display: inline-block;
  min-width: 6.5rem;
  font-weight: 600;
  color: var(--text);
  margin-right: var(--space-xs);
}

/* Achievements */
.achievement-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  display: grid;
  gap: var(--space-sm);
}

@media (min-width: 560px) {
  .achievement-list {
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
  }
}

.achievement-list li {
  padding: var(--space-md);
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: var(--radius);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.98rem;
}

/* Education */
.education-list {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  max-width: 40rem;
}

.education-list li {
  padding: var(--space-md) 0;
  border-bottom: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.education-list li:first-child {
  padding-top: 0;
}

.education-list li:last-child {
  border-bottom: none;
  padding-bottom: 0;
}

/* Contact */
.contact-panel {
  background: var(--bg-elevated);
  border: 1px solid var(--border);
  border-radius: calc(var(--radius) + 4px);
  padding: var(--space-xl);
  max-width: 38rem;
  margin: 0 auto;
  text-align: center;
}

.contact-panel h2 {
  font-family: var(--font-serif);
  font-size: clamp(1.75rem, 3vw, 2.25rem);
  font-weight: 400;
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-sm);
}

.contact-panel p {
  margin: 0 0 var(--space-md);
  color: var(--text-muted);
}

.contact-panel p:last-of-type {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-note {
  font-size: 0.92rem;
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-align: left;
}

.contact-panel .btn {
  margin-top: var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-lg);
}

.contact-details {
  list-style: none;
  margin: 0;
  padding: 0;
  text-align: left;
  max-width: 26rem;
  margin-left: auto;
  margin-right: auto;
}

@media (min-width: 520px) {
  .contact-details {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
    gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-md);
    max-width: none;
  }

  .contact-details li {
    margin-bottom: 0;
  }
}

.contact-details li {
  margin-bottom: var(--space-sm);
  font-size: 0.95rem;
  color: var(--text);
}

.contact-details li:last-child {
  margin-bottom: 0;
}

.contact-details a {
  font-weight: 500;
}

/* Footer */
.site-footer {
  position: relative;
  z-index: 1;
  padding: var(--space-xl) var(--space-md) var(--space-lg);
  text-align: center;
  border-top: 1px solid var(--border);
  color: var(--text-muted);
  font-size: 0.875rem;
}

.footer-nav {
  display: flex;
  flex-wrap: wrap;
  justify-content: center;
  gap: var(--space-sm) var(--space-lg);
  margin-bottom: var(--space-md);
}

.footer-nav a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
  font-weight: 500;
  font-size: 0.88rem;
}

.footer-nav a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

.site-footer__legal {
  margin: 0;
  font-size: 0.8125rem;
  opacity: 0.92;
}

.site-footer__legal a {
  color: var(--text-muted);
  text-decoration: none;
}

.site-footer__legal a:hover {
  color: var(--accent);
}

/* Print */
@media print {
  body::before,
  .cloud-backdrop {
    display: none;
  }

  body {
    background: #fff;
    color: #111;
  }

  .skip-link,
  .nav-toggle,
  .hero-actions,
  .hero-scroll,
  .reading-progress,
  .footer-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .site-header {
    position: static;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #ccc;
    background: #fff;
    backdrop-filter: none;
  }

  .logo {
    color: #111;
  }

  .site-nav {
    display: none !important;
  }

  .section,
  .role-card,
  .case-study,
  .case-study-teaser,
  .work-card,
  .metric-card,
  .expertise-pillars__card,
  .cert-summary__item,
  .cert-provider,
  .cert-list__item,
  .skill-pills li,
  .achievement-list li,
  .contact-panel {
    border-color: #ddd;
    background: #fafafa;
    break-inside: avoid;
  }

  a {
    color: #000;
    text-decoration: underline;
  }

  a[href^="http"]::after {
    content: " (" attr(href) ")";
    font-size: 0.75rem;
    color: #555;
  }
}
