Seeking Advice: Lateral Move within BB after Non-Traditional Internship

I recently completed a summer internship, but not in a traditional IB role—it was more aligned with LevFin/ECM/Corporate Banking. Although it was a fantastic learning opportunity, my goal has always been to break into a more traditional IB role within a Bulge Bracket bank. At the end didn't get return though people's satisfied with my deliverable

I'm curious to know if it's possbile to make a lateral move FT within the same BB from a role like mine to a traditional IB position given my situation? Basically networking with other groups and so on…

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