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-.env
diff --git a/DEPLOY.md b/DEPLOY.md
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+# Portfolio Landing Page + Git Instance Visuals
+
+## Architecture
+
+- **Root domain** (`https://gabrielpereira.me/`) → Portfolio landing page
+- **Git subdomain** (`https://git.gabrielpereira.me/`) → Gitea/Forgejo instance
+
+This separation means visitors hit the curated portfolio first, then choose which repository to explore.
+
+---
+
+## 1. Portfolio Landing Page
+
+The file `index.html` is a self-contained, single-file portfolio landing page.
+
+### Deployment: Static Host (Recommended)
+
+**GitHub Pages**
+- Create repo `gabrielpereira/gabrielpereira.me`
+- Commit `index.html` as the repo root (or in `/docs` folder)
+- Enable Pages → deploy from root (or `/docs`)
+- In repo Settings → Pages, add custom domain `gabrielpereira.me`
+- Add DNS A record pointing to GitHub Pages IPs
+
+**Cloudflare Pages**
+- Drag `index.html` into Cloudflare Pages dashboard
+- Custom domain: `gabrielpereira.me`
+
+**Netlify / Vercel**
+- Drag the `portfolio/` folder into deploy UI
+- Set custom domain to `gabrielpereira.me`
+
+### Deployment: Self-Hosted (Nginx/Caddy)
+
+Place `index.html` at:
+```
+/var/www/gabrielpereira.me/index.html
+```
+
+Nginx config:
+```nginx
+server {
+    listen 443 ssl;
+    server_name gabrielpereira.me;
+    root /var/www/gabrielpereira.me;
+    index index.html;
+
+    location / {
+        try_files $uri $uri/ =404;
+    }
+}
+
+server {
+    listen 443 ssl;
+    server_name git.gabrielpereira.me;
+
+    location / {
+        proxy_pass http://localhost:3000;  # your Gitea/Forgejo
+        proxy_set_header Host $host;
+        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
+        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
+    }
+}
+```
+
+Caddyfile:
+```
+gabrielpereira.me {
+    root * /var/www/gabrielpereira.me
+    file_server
+}
+
+git.gabrielpereira.me {
+    reverse_proxy localhost:3000
+}
+```
+
+---
+
+## 2. Gitea / Forgejo Visual Improvements
+
+The file `git-custom-header.html` contains both **CSS overrides** and an **HTML banner**.
+
+### How to apply
+
+**Forgejo / Gitea v1.20+ (Admin Panel)**
+1. Log in as admin → Site Administration → Customizations
+2. Paste the `<style>` block into "Custom Header" (or "Custom CSS" if available)
+3. If your version supports HTML injection, also paste the banner `<div>` block
+4. Save
+
+**Direct file (self-hosted server access)**
+Create the custom templates directory for your instance:
+```bash
+# For Gitea/Forgejo installed from package
+sudo mkdir -p /etc/gitea/templates/custom
+
+# Or if installed from binary in /opt
+sudo mkdir -p /opt/gitea/custom/templates/custom
+```
+
+Create `header.tmpl`:
+```bash
+sudo tee /etc/gitea/templates/custom/header.tmpl << 'EOF'
+{{/* Paste the contents of git-custom-header.html here */}}
+EOF
+```
+
+Restart Gitea/Forgejo:
+```bash
+sudo systemctl restart gitea
+# or
+sudo systemctl restart forgejo
+```
+
+### What the CSS changes
+- Darker, more cohesive color palette matching the portfolio page
+- Repository cards with rounded corners and hover effects
+- Better typography and spacing
+- A subtle "Open Evidence" badge concept on the homepage
+- Improved navbar and footer styling
+
+---
+
+## 3. DNS Configuration
+
+| Record | Type | Target |
+|--------|------|--------|
+| `gabrielpereira.me` | A | Your static host IP (GitHub Pages / server / CDN) |
+| `git.gabrielpereira.me` | CNAME or A | Your Gitea/Forgejo server |
+
+---
+
+## Files
+
+| File | Purpose |
+|------|---------|
+| `index.html` | Portfolio landing page (single file, no build step) |
+| `git-custom-header.html` | CSS + HTML for Gitea/Forgejo customizations |
+| `DEPLOY.md` | This file — deployment instructions |
diff --git a/docker-compose.yml b/docker-compose.yml
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-version: "3.8"
-
-services:
-  web:
-    image: nginx:alpine
-    ports:
-      - "8082:80"
-    volumes:
-      - ./:/usr/share/nginx/html:ro
-    restart: unless-stopped
-
-  tunnel:
-    image: cloudflare/cloudflared:latest
-    command: tunnel run
-    environment:
-      - TUNNEL_TOKEN=${TUNNEL_TOKEN}
-    restart: unless-stopped
diff --git a/git-custom-header.html b/git-custom-header.html
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+<!--
+  Add this to your Gitea/Forgejo Admin Panel → Customizations → Custom Header,
+  or place as custom/templates/custom/header.tmpl in your server config.
+-->
+<style>
+  /* ========== GITEA/FORGEJO LANDING PAGE ENHANCEMENTS ========== */
+
+  /* Only apply on the homepage / explore page */
+  body.page-home .ui.container:first-of-type,
+  body.page-explore .ui.container:first-of-type {
+    position: relative;
+  }
+
+  /* Hero banner above the repo list */
+  body.page-home .ui.container:first-of-type::before,
+  body.page-explore .ui.container:first-of-type::before {
+    content: '';
+    display: block;
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161b22 0%, #0d1117 100%);
+    border: 1px solid #30363d;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    padding: 32px;
+    margin-bottom: 24px;
+    color: #c9d1d9;
+  }
+
+  /* We can't inject real HTML via CSS, so we style the existing elements */
+
+  /* Make the homepage heading more prominent */
+  body.page-home h2.ui.header,
+  body.page-explore h2.ui.header {
+    font-size: 28px !important;
+    font-weight: 700 !important;
+    letter-spacing: -0.02em !important;
+    color: #c9d1d9 !important;
+    border-bottom: none !important;
+  }
+
+  body.page-home h2.ui.header::after,
+  body.page-explore h2.ui.header::after {
+    content: ' — Open evidence for technical review';
+    font-size: 14px;
+    font-weight: 400;
+    color: #8b949e;
+    margin-left: 12px;
+  }
+
+  /* Improve repository cards */
+  .repo-list .item {
+    background: #161b22 !important;
+    border: 1px solid #30363d !important;
+    border-radius: 10px !important;
+    padding: 20px 24px !important;
+    margin-bottom: 12px !important;
+    transition: all 0.2s ease !important;
+  }
+
+  .repo-list .item:hover {
+    border-color: #58a6ff !important;
+    transform: translateY(-1px);
+    box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.25);
+  }
+
+  /* Better repo titles */
+  .repo-list .repo-title {
+    font-size: 17px !important;
+    font-weight: 600 !important;
+  }
+
+  .repo-list .repo-title a {
+    color: #58a6ff !important;
+    transition: opacity 0.2s;
+  }
+
+  .repo-list .repo-title a:hover {
+    opacity: 0.8;
+  }
+
+  /* Description text */
+  .repo-list .description {
+    color: #8b949e !important;
+    font-size: 14px !important;
+    line-height: 1.6 !important;
+    margin-top: 8px !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Topic tags */
+  .repo-list .repo-topic {
+    background: #1c2128 !important;
+    border: 1px solid #30363d !important;
+    color: #8b949e !important;
+    font-size: 12px !important;
+    font-weight: 500 !important;
+    padding: 3px 10px !important;
+    border-radius: 6px !important;
+    margin-right: 6px !important;
+  }
+
+  .repo-list .repo-topic:hover {
+    background: #30363d !important;
+    color: #c9d1d9 !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Stats line */
+  .repo-list .metas {
+    font-size: 13px !important;
+    color: #8b949e !important;
+    margin-top: 12px !important;
+  }
+
+  .repo-list .metas .text.grey {
+    color: #6e7681 !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Improve the overall background */
+  body {
+    background: #0d1117 !important;
+  }
+
+  .ui.segment {
+    background: #161b22 !important;
+    border-color: #30363d !important;
+    box-shadow: none !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Navbar */
+  .ui.menu {
+    background: #161b22 !important;
+    border-color: #30363d !important;
+  }
+
+  .ui.menu .item {
+    color: #c9d1d9 !important;
+  }
+
+  .ui.menu .item:hover {
+    background: #1c2128 !important;
+    color: #58a6ff !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Footer */
+  .page-content > .footer {
+    border-top: 1px solid #30363d !important;
+    background: #0d1117 !important;
+    color: #8b949e !important;
+    margin-top: 48px !important;
+    padding: 32px 0 !important;
+  }
+
+  .page-content > .footer a {
+    color: #58a6ff !important;
+  }
+
+  /* Add a subtle "portfolio" link in the navbar for visitors */
+  .ui.menu .right.menu::before {
+    content: 'Portfolio';
+    display: flex;
+    align-items: center;
+    padding: 0 16px;
+    font-size: 14px;
+    font-weight: 500;
+    color: #58a6ff;
+    cursor: pointer;
+  }
+</style>
+
+<!-- Alternative: Real custom HTML banner (if your Gitea/Forgejo supports header injection) -->
+<div class="portfolio-banner" style="display: none;">
+  <div style="
+    background: linear-gradient(135deg, #161b22 0%, #0d1117 100%);
+    border: 1px solid #30363d;
+    border-radius: 12px;
+    padding: 28px 32px;
+    margin: 0 0 24px 0;
+    max-width: 1100px;
+  ">
+    <div style="font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; color: #58a6ff; margin-bottom: 8px; text-transform: uppercase; letter-spacing: 0.05em;">
+      Open Evidence
+    </div>
+    <h1 style="font-size: 24px; font-weight: 700; color: #c9d1d9; margin: 0 0 8px 0; letter-spacing: -0.01em;">
+      Gabriel Pereira — AI & Data Architecture
+    </h1>
+    <p style="font-size: 14px; color: #8b949e; margin: 0; line-height: 1.6;">
+      Data & Analytics Solution Architect with 9 years at Siemens.
+      Each repository is a delivery narrative: architecture decisions, governance patterns,
+      and the boundary where manual work stops.
+    </p>
+    <div style="margin-top: 16px;">
+      <a href="https://linkedin.com/in/gabrielpereira-dev" style="color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500; margin-right: 16px;">LinkedIn →</a>
+      <a href="mailto:gabriel.pereira@protonmail.com" style="color: #58a6ff; text-decoration: none; font-size: 13px; font-weight: 500;">Email →</a>
+    </div>
+  </div>
+</div>
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         <div class="container">
             <div class="section-header">
                 <h2>Selected Case Studies</h2>
-                <span class="count">3 public repositories</span>
+                <span class="count">4 public repositories</span>
             </div>
 
             <div class="project-grid">
@@ -433,6 +433,29 @@
                         View repository →
                     </a>
                 </article>
+
+                <article class="project-card" onclick="window.open('https://git.gabrielpereira.me/gabspereira/workspace', '_blank')">
+                    <div class="project-icon">🧪</div>
+                    <h3>Workspace Experiments</h3>
+                    <p>
+                        Active experiments and utility scripts — smaller tools,
+                        data processing pipelines, automation helpers, and
+                        exploratory work that feeds into larger delivery patterns.
+                    </p>
+                    <div class="project-tags">
+                        <span class="tag">Python</span>
+                        <span class="tag">Scripts</span>
+                        <span class="tag">Automation</span>
+                        <span class="tag">PoCs</span>
+                    </div>
+                    <div class="project-stats">
+                        <span>🔄 Evolving</span>
+                        <span>📦 Utilities</span>
+                    </div>
+                    <a class="project-link" href="https://git.gabrielpereira.me/gabspereira/workspace" target="_blank">
+                        View repository →
+                    </a>
+                </article>
             </div>
         </div>
     </section>