Akshay focused on backend development for the frappe/hrms repository, addressing a critical bug affecting Website User access control. Using Python and leveraging permissions management expertise, Akshay refined the permission checks to prevent unauthorized desk route access and fixed a redirect loop that previously led to 403 errors for Website Users. The solution involved adjusting app permission logic to verify user type before granting access, ensuring HRMS no longer appeared in the apps list for Website Users. This targeted bug fix improved user experience by reducing incorrect access exposure and streamlining navigation, demonstrating depth in backend logic and security-oriented engineering practices.