"Realistic-ness" of goals for MBA

I have a question targeted for current or graduated MBAs(and especially those familiar with career switchers).

My background is mostly in product development as a software engineer for a decent company (I bet many of you in finance have seen some of my creations) before moving on to a quasi quant/software role at declining asset management firm. I want to make the step to an investment-role in a buyside firm, and believe an MBA will provide that extra push.

However, is this an unrealistic expectation given my work experience? If so, what would be a more appropriate post-mba job (consulting/banking/something else)? A friend of mine attended H/S/W with a consulting background, and wasn't able to make his desired career switch because he lacked experience.

Academically, I have graduated from a top ~15 school and scored >750 on the GMAT, so I believe I'm not out of line going for schools such as Booth, CBS, NYU. But please do comment if I am shooting too high.

Thanks.

tldr --> t15 ugrad/ >750 gmat/ product development work exp. can switch to an investment analyst role after a top MBA? If not, what type of finance career should I target?