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

        :root {
            --primary: #00ff88;
            --secondary: #0080ff;
            --accent: #ff0080;
            --dark-bg: #0a0e27;
            --card-bg: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            --text-light: #e0e0e0;
            --text-white: #ffffff;
        }

        /* Enable smooth scrolling for in-page navigation */
        html {
            scroll-behavior: smooth;
        }

        /* Custom pointer (hidden default cursor on non-touch devices) */
        @media (pointer: fine) {
            body {
                cursor: none; /* hide default cursor on desktops with mouse */
            }
        }

        .pointer {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 18px;
            height: 18px;
            border-radius: 50%;
            pointer-events: none;
            transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0);
            z-index: 9999;
            mix-blend-mode: screen;
            transition: width 0.12s ease, height 0.12s ease, opacity 0.12s ease, background 0.12s ease, transform 0.12s ease;
            background: radial-gradient(circle at 40% 35%, rgba(0,255,136,0.95) 0%, rgba(0,128,255,0.55) 45%, rgba(255,0,128,0.2) 80%, transparent 100%);
            box-shadow: 0 0 18px rgba(0,255,136,0.12), 0 0 30px rgba(0,128,255,0.08);
            opacity: 0.95;
        }

        .pointer.pointer--active {
            width: 36px;
            height: 36px;
            transform: translate3d(-50%, -50%, 0) scale(1.0);
            opacity: 1;
            box-shadow: 0 0 28px rgba(0,255,136,0.18), 0 0 44px rgba(0,128,255,0.12);
        }

        /* Hide custom pointer on small/touch devices to avoid interfering with touch gestures */
        @media (max-width: 768px), (pointer: coarse) {
            .pointer { display: none !important; }
            body { cursor: auto !important; }
        }

        body {
            font-family: 'Inter', 'Segoe UI', system-ui, -apple-system, sans-serif;
            background: var(--dark-bg);
            color: var(--text-light);
            overflow-x: hidden;
            line-height: 1.6;
        }

        /* Animated Background */
        .animated-bg {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            z-index: -1;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, #0a0e27 0%, #1a1f3a 50%, #0a0e27 100%);
        }

        .animated-bg::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: 
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.1) 0%, transparent 50%);
            animation: rotate 20s linear infinite;
        }

        @keyframes rotate {
            0% { transform: rotate(0deg); }
            100% { transform: rotate(360deg); }
        }

        /* Glassmorphism Card */
        .glass-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 40px;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            box-shadow: 0 8px 32px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.3);
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .glass-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            border-color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
            box-shadow: 0 12px 48px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1);
        }

        .container {
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
            padding: 20px;
        }

        /* Hero Section */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            display: flex;
            flex-direction: column;
            justify-content: center;
            align-items: center;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            padding: 100px 20px;
            /* background image for hero (place file at assets/hero-bg.jpg) */
            background-image: url('assets/hero-bg.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-repeat: no-repeat;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        /* animated overlay on top of hero background */
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            inset: 0;
            z-index: 0;
            background:
                radial-gradient(circle at 20% 50%, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.08) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 80% 80%, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%),
                radial-gradient(circle at 50% 20%, rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.06) 0%, transparent 40%);
            mix-blend-mode: overlay;
            animation: rotate 30s linear infinite;
        }

        .hero-content {
            animation: fadeInUp 1s ease;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2; /* keep content above animated overlay */
        }

        .glitch {
            font-size: 4em;
            font-weight: 900;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            position: relative;
            color: var(--text-white);
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .glitch::before,
        .glitch::after {
            content: attr(data-text);
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
        }

        .glitch::before {
            left: 2px;
            text-shadow: -2px 0 var(--secondary);
            animation: glitch-1 2s infinite;
            clip: rect(0, 900px, 0, 0);
        }

        .glitch::after {
            left: -2px;
            text-shadow: -2px 0 var(--accent);
            animation: glitch-2 3s infinite;
            clip: rect(0, 900px, 0, 0);
        }

        @keyframes glitch-1 {
            0%, 100% { clip: rect(42px, 9999px, 44px, 0); }
            25% { clip: rect(12px, 9999px, 59px, 0); }
            50% { clip: rect(82px, 9999px, 20px, 0); }
            75% { clip: rect(35px, 9999px, 71px, 0); }
        }

        @keyframes glitch-2 {
            0%, 100% { clip: rect(65px, 9999px, 119px, 0); }
            25% { clip: rect(2px, 9999px, 84px, 0); }
            50% { clip: rect(46px, 9999px, 98px, 0); }
            75% { clip: rect(88px, 9999px, 13px, 0); }
        }

        .subtitle {
            font-size: 1.5em;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-weight: 300;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 4px;
        }

        .typing-text {
            font-size: 1.2em;
            color: var(--text-light);
            max-width: 700px;
            margin: 0 auto 40px;
            opacity: 0;
            animation: fadeIn 1s ease 0.5s forwards;
        }

        /* Neon Buttons */
        .neon-btn {
            display: inline-block;
            padding: 15px 40px;
            margin: 10px;
            color: var(--text-white);
            font-size: 1em;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            border: 2px solid var(--primary);
            background: transparent;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            cursor: pointer;
            border-radius: 8px;
        }

        .neon-btn::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: -100%;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, transparent, var(--primary), transparent);
            transition: left 0.5s;
        }

        .neon-btn:hover::before {
            left: 100%;
        }

        .neon-btn:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--dark-bg);
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary), 0 0 40px var(--primary);
            transform: scale(1.05);
        }

        .contact-grid {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: center;
            gap: 30px;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            margin: 40px 0;
        }

        .contact-item {
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            padding: 10px 20px;
            background: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.05);
            border-radius: 50px;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .contact-item:hover {
            background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
        }

        /* Section Headers */
        h2 {
            font-size: 3em;
            font-weight: 800;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            text-align: center;
            position: relative;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
        }

        h2::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            bottom: -10px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 100px;
            height: 4px;
            background: linear-gradient(90deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            border-radius: 2px;
        }

        /* Skills Grid */
        .skills-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(140px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .skill-item {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1), rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1));
            padding: 25px;
            border-radius: 15px;
            text-align: center;
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.4s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }

        .skill-item::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 100%;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.4s;
        }

        .skill-item:hover::before {
            opacity: 0.2;
        }

        .skill-item:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) scale(1.05);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.3);
        }

        .skill-item span {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
            font-weight: 600;
            font-size: 1em;
        }

        /* Project Cards */
        .projects-container {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(500px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .project-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.05), rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.05));
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 20px;
            padding: 35px;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.5s cubic-bezier(0.175, 0.885, 0.32, 1.275);
        }

        .project-card::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: -50%;
            right: -50%;
            width: 200%;
            height: 200%;
            background: radial-gradient(circle, var(--primary) 0%, transparent 70%);
            opacity: 0;
            transition: opacity 0.5s;
        }

        .project-card:hover::before {
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        .project-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            border-color: var(--primary);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 60px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
        }

        .project-number {
            position: absolute;
            top: 5px;
            right: 20px;
            font-size: 4em;
            font-weight: 900;
            color: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.1);
        }

        .project-title {
            font-size: 1.8em;
            color: var(--primary);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-weight: 700;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .project-desc {
            color: var(--text-light);
            line-height: 1.8;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .tech-stack {
            display: flex;
            flex-wrap: wrap;
            gap: 10px;
            margin: 20px 0;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .tech-tag {
            padding: 8px 16px;
            background: rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid var(--primary);
            border-radius: 20px;
            font-size: 0.85em;
            font-weight: 500;
            color: var(--primary);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }

        .tech-tag:hover {
            background: var(--primary);
            color: var(--dark-bg);
            transform: scale(1.1);
        }

        .project-highlights {
            list-style: none;
            margin-top: 20px;
            position: relative;
            z-index: 1;
        }

        .project-highlights li {
            padding-left: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .project-highlights li::before {
            content: '▹';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 1.2em;
        }

        /* Experience Timeline */
        .timeline {
            position: relative;
            margin-top: 50px;
        }

        .timeline::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            top: 0;
            bottom: 0;
            width: 2px;
            background: linear-gradient(180deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            transform: translateX(-50%);
        }

        .timeline-item {
            display: flex;
            margin-bottom: 50px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline-item:nth-child(odd) {
            flex-direction: row-reverse;
        }

        .timeline-content {
            width: 45%;
            background: var(--card-bg);
            backdrop-filter: blur(10px);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .timeline-content:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: scale(1.05);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 255, 136, 0.2);
        }

        .timeline-marker {
            position: absolute;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            width: 20px;
            height: 20px;
            background: var(--primary);
            border: 4px solid var(--dark-bg);
            border-radius: 50%;
            z-index: 2;
            box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary);
            animation: pulse 2s infinite;
        }

        @keyframes pulse {
            0%, 100% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 20px var(--primary);
            }
            50% {
                box-shadow: 0 0 40px var(--primary);
            }
        }

        .job-title {
            font-size: 1.4em;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .company {
            font-size: 1.1em;
            color: var(--secondary);
            margin-bottom: 5px;
        }

        .duration {
            color: var(--text-light);
            opacity: 0.7;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        .timeline-content ul {
            list-style: none;
            margin-top: 15px;
        }

        .timeline-content ul li {
            padding-left: 25px;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            position: relative;
        }

        .timeline-content ul li::before {
            content: '▹';
            position: absolute;
            left: 0;
            color: var(--primary);
            font-size: 1.2em;
        }

        /* Education Cards */
        .education-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(400px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .education-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1), rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.1));
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .education-card::before {
            content: '🎓';
            position: absolute;
            top: -10px;
            right: -10px;
            font-size: 6em;
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        .education-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            transform: translateY(-10px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.3);
        }

        .education-title {
            font-size: 1.5em;
            color: var(--secondary);
            font-weight: 700;
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .institution {
            font-size: 1.2em;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .education-duration {
            color: var(--text-light);
            opacity: 0.7;
            font-style: italic;
        }

        /* Achievement Cards */
        .achievements-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(250px, 1fr));
            gap: 20px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .achievement-card {
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.1), rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.1));
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }

        .achievement-card::before {
            content: '🏆';
            position: absolute;
            top: -20px;
            right: -20px;
            font-size: 5em;
            opacity: 0.1;
        }

        .achievement-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-10px) rotate(2deg);
            border-color: var(--accent);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 50px rgba(255, 0, 128, 0.3);
        }

        .achievement-title {
            font-size: 1.2em;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--text-white);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }

        .achievement-org {
            color: var(--accent);
            font-size: 0.9em;
        }

        /* Stats Section */
        .stats-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin: 50px 0;
        }

        .stat-card {
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
            padding: 30px;
            text-align: center;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .stat-card:hover {
            border-color: var(--primary);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
        }

        .stat-number {
            font-size: 3em;
            font-weight: 900;
            background: linear-gradient(135deg, var(--primary), var(--secondary));
            -webkit-background-clip: text;
            -webkit-text-fill-color: transparent;
        }

        .stat-label {
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-top: 10px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            font-size: 0.9em;
        }

        /* Soft Skills */
        .soft-skills {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(200px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            margin-top: 30px;
        }

        .soft-skill-item {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 30px;
            background: var(--card-bg);
            border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
            border-radius: 15px;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }

        .soft-skill-item:hover {
            border-color: var(--secondary);
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 40px rgba(0, 128, 255, 0.2);
        }

        .skill-icon {
            font-size: 4em;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            display: block;
            animation: float 3s ease-in-out infinite;
        }

        .soft-skill-item:nth-child(1) .skill-icon { animation-delay: 0s; }
        .soft-skill-item:nth-child(2) .skill-icon { animation-delay: 0.5s; }
        .soft-skill-item:nth-child(3) .skill-icon { animation-delay: 1s; }
        .soft-skill-item:nth-child(4) .skill-icon { animation-delay: 1.5s; }

        @keyframes float {
            0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); }
            50% { transform: translateY(-20px); }
        }

        .skill-name {
            font-size: 1.2em;
            font-weight: 600;
            color: var(--text-white);
        }

        /* Footer */
        footer {
            text-align: center;
            padding: 60px 20px;
            margin-top: 100px;
            border-top: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1);
        }

        .footer-text {
            font-size: 1.2em;
            color: var(--text-light);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
        }

        .copyright {
            color: var(--text-light);
            opacity: 0.5;
            font-size: 0.9em;
        }

        /* Scroll Animations */
        .fade-in {
            opacity: 0;
            transform: translateY(50px);
            transition: all 0.8s ease;
        }

        .fade-in.visible {
            opacity: 1;
            transform: translateY(0);
        }

        /* Responsive Design */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .projects-container {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }

            .timeline::before {
                left: 30px;
            }

            .timeline-item {
                flex-direction: column !important;
            }

            .timeline-content {
                width: calc(100% - 80px);
                margin-left: 80px;
            }

            .timeline-marker {
                left: 30px;
            }

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

        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            .glitch {
                font-size: 2.5em;
            }

            .subtitle {
                font-size: 1.2em;
                letter-spacing: 2px;
            }

            .typing-text {
                font-size: 1em;
            }

            h2 {
                font-size: 2em;
            }

            .skills-grid {
                grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
                gap: 15px;
            }

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

            .project-card {
                padding: 25px;
            }

            .neon-btn {
                padding: 12px 30px;
                font-size: 0.9em;
            }

            .contact-grid {
                flex-direction: column;
                gap: 15px;
            }

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

            .glass-card {
                padding: 30px 20px;
            }
        }

        @media (max-width: 480px) {
            .hero {
                padding: 80px 15px;
            }

            .glitch {
                font-size: 2em;
            }

            .subtitle {
                font-size: 1em;
                letter-spacing: 2px;
            }

            .glass-card {
                padding: 25px 15px;
            }

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

            .skill-item {
                padding: 20px;
            }

            .project-number {
                font-size: 3em;
            }

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

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

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

            .soft-skills {
                grid-template-columns: 1fr;
            }
        }

        @keyframes fadeIn {
            from { opacity: 0; }
            to { opacity: 1; }
        }

        @keyframes fadeInUp {
            from {
                opacity: 0;
                transform: translateY(30px);
            }
            to {
                opacity: 1;
                transform: translateY(0);
            }
        }